Review of The Pursuit of Happiness

[Sarah Vinchu]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Pursuit of Happiness" by Paul Lucas Scott.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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These days, it feels like people often take happiness for granted. While modern psychology talks about happiness as 'subjective well-being,' things were different before. Back then, happiness wasn’t just about how you felt in the moment—it was more about feeling truly fulfilled in life.

The Pursuit of Happiness by Paul Lucas Scott is an excellent, informative guide to discovering your own self. We, as humans, have masked ourselves in the name of acquiring stability, fulfilling our responsibilities, pleasing others, and falling for success and in this battle, we are struggling our hearts out to gain joy, satisfaction and inner peace, which we are failing to achieve. This inspiring book provides a clear contrast between material success and the true pleasure of life.

It's just after reading this explorative guide I learned that happiness is of two types: 1. Hedonic and Eudaimonic. The author has discussed these concepts wisely with several research examples and case studies, which mesmerized me. Every subchapter of this fascinating book feels like a voyage in exploring the art and science of 'happiness'.

Has anyone wondered what obstacles hinder us from pursuing Happiness? The author has wisely listed 6 internal and external struggles that majorly impact our overall well-being. In addition, what's even more exhilarating is that the author has also managed to provide evidence-based solutions to upgrade yourself and reconnect with your true soul.

What I personally found most exciting in this non-fiction guide is a sub-chapter named: The Psychology and Neuroscience Behind Happiness. It talks about how our brain handles emotions and how different elements like chemistry, our positive attitude and practising gratitude influence our overall happiness. The author has provided several inspiring personal experiences, case studies and anecdotes to validate his arguments, which is worth appealing.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It has everything from discussions to evidences (to support his claims), from motivation to guidance and several reflective questions to ask yourself. This valuable text will successfully take you on a ride where you will recognise a clear path towards happiness and will instigate willingness within you to learn and grow more. I didn't come across any error or grammatical mistake that would give you a pause in your read. I strongly recommend this book to all those who are bored of material success and hunt for inner peace and joy. I would confidently rate this book five out of five 5 stars.

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The Pursuit of Happiness
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[Gerry Steen]

We are often our own worst enemies when it comes to being happy. This well-researched and well-written book is sure to inpire and remind me of the important things in life, such as being happy. I am adding this book to my bookshelves. Great review!