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Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier

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Condition
Used - Good
Dimensions
8.06 x 5.8 x 0.95 in
Weight
2.31 lb
Publisher
Portfolio
Publication date
September 12, 2023
Language
English
Print length
272 pages

Description

You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of your lifetime. INSTANT 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In Build the Life You Want, Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness no matter how challenging your circumstances. Drawing on cutting- edge science and their years of helping people translate ideas into action, they show you how to improve your life right now instead of waiting for the outside world to change. With insight, compassion, and hope, Brooks and Winfrey reveal how the tools of emotional self-management can change your life―immediately. They recommend practical, research-based practices to build the four pillars of happiness: family, friendship, work, and faith. And along the way, they share hard-earned wisdom from their own lives and careers as well as the witness of regular people whose lives are joyful despite setbacks and hardship. Equipped with the tools of emotional self-management and ready to build your four pillars, you can take control of your present and future rather than hoping and waiting for your circumstances to improve. Build the Life You Want is your blueprint for a better life. Read more

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Publisher Portfolio
Publication date September 12, 2023
Language English
Print length 272 pages
ISBN-10 0593545400
ISBN-13 09
Item Weight 2.31 pounds
Dimensions 8.06 x 5.8 x 0.95 inches

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The best book I have read in a long time!
Format: Hardcover
This was the BEST book I have read in a long time! It hit home for me and the research behind it is amazing! Strongly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2026 by Robert Duffy, Jr.
Practical and Inspiring: A Blueprint for a Happier Life
Format: Audiobook
Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey is an empowering guide to cultivating happiness and fulfillment in a world filled with challenges. Combining Oprah’s signature wisdom with Brooks’ expertise in behavioral science, this book offers a refreshing and practical approach to improving well-being. The authors present actionable strategies grounded in both science and real-life stories, exploring key aspects of happiness like emotional resilience, connection, and purpose. The writing seamlessly blends Oprah’s empathetic storytelling with Brooks’ research-driven insights, making complex ideas relatable and easy to implement. Each chapter invites readers to reflect on their lives, providing tools and exercises that foster personal growth and deeper self-awareness. Whether it’s strengthening relationships, redefining success, or finding joy in the everyday, the book delivers a comprehensive roadmap to building a life filled with meaning and contentment. Perfect for anyone seeking to thrive rather than just survive, Build the Life You Want is both motivational and practical, encouraging readers to take charge of their happiness journey. Highly recommended for readers of all ages and backgrounds who are ready to transform their lives for the better! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024 by Eleanor
Great for Adults
Format: Hardcover
Bought this for a teenager but on reading it I realized it was too research based for her to stay with the message. It would be a great message for teenagers, but needs to be written in non-scientific/research manner. Just the message! Great for adults who can cope and appreciate the references.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024 by Dr K.
Good book
Format: Hardcover
Nice read
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2026 by Judith Myers-Sidari
Life changing
Format: Kindle
I really loved this book. First I want to mention that there are a bunch of one star reviews where people mention that Oprah can’t possibly help because she has so much money. What a bunch of nonsense. The other reviews where they said the book is like a text book, also total nonsense. The book was super easy to read and the material was exceptional and well researched. I feel like a new person after reading it. I have new insight into my own quest for happiness. Now a criticism and maybe they can add a new chapter or section in the next revision. They talk about family, work, friends and spirituality as the four pillars of happiness. I am single, retired and live alone so some of this just isn’t helping at all. And I know I speak for others who are single, retired and don’t have children. What then? I guess we lean on our friends more, or? What if your husband died? Never married? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023 by Jean Chappelle
Nuggets of wisdom glittering at the bottom of a shallow sea
Format: Kindle
There were philosophical claims in this work that I agreed with, and many I did not. I constantly found myself saying, "Why did you jump to this conclusion? What makes this obvious? You can't be serious. That's not what Poe was about at all!" It's not that I found the book reprehensible or dangerous; more that I thought it was, for me, often incoherent, absurd, or downright wrong. Usually I thought it just didn't dig deep enough to satisfy the rigor I look for in a philosophical text. Perhaps that depth was not what this book was going for. Maybe it was seeking a fast-food fix for the layman who has never had the thought, "What is best in life? What is truly within my control? What should my desires be? Why?" Where I wish the book had started was from establishing that the desire for a person would be happiness to begin with. Why? For what reason is it beneficial or even desirable to be happy? To be a person of worth or virtue or value? We often operate under a tacit acceptance that happiness and virtue is something we all should desire. I suppose it is true, but why? I have my own assumptions, but I'd like the author to establish his own ideas at the outset. How do we know where we're going unless we have a destination to aim for? How do we know if we are getting there quickly, poorly, or well, if we can't have some end goal in mind, and a basis of measurement to measure our progress and effectiveness against. If you thought the same as me, then I'd invite you to read some works that really did connect for me: 1. Plato - Dialogues (not the statutory rape of young men, or the being a sententious dick, the parts about being a virtuous person, and whether such a thing can be taught.) 2. 7 habits of highly effective people 3. Ayn Rand - Atlas Shrugged 4. Speed of Trust 5. Epictetus - Dialogues and Selected Writings 6. A Farewell to Alms - Gregory Clark These to name a few were the most impactful works upon my current philosophies. I understand I am probably far out of my depth, as I have only read very little compared to what I assume this author has read. But if you think like me, and haven't read these, I'd highly encourage you to. If this book genuinely, truly helped you, then I am glad. But it did not do so for me. And if you're like me, you're not alone. Good luck to all out there seeking better in life! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2024 by Jameson
I’m happy with my purchase!
Format: Hardcover
I received my book today… thank you very much!
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2026 by Wendy
Not Great, But Still Okay
Format: Hardcover
For frequent self-help readers, it's a nice review. However, I expected much more after all the hype.
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024 by Ted Ziegenbusch
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