Review by jabdart -- Happiness is All We Want!

[jabdart]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Happiness is All We Want!" by Ashutosh Mishra.]

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2 out of 4 stars

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Happiness is All We Want! by Ashutosh Mishra is an extensive self-help book that is difficult to read. Some of the challenge is because the author uses odd phrasing that I am not familiar with but can infer what is meant and other times I get lost completely. For that reason, I rate this book 2 out of 4 stars. I am familiar with most of the suggestions in the book and have found many of them very helpful in maintaining a happy life. I was inspired to pick back up a few modalities that I used in the past after reading this book.

One example is Reiki, the use of the universal life force energy. The author did a good job of describing Reiki and honored the ancient tradition by not disclosing everything. Proper attunement to Reiki is done by a Master whose lineage can be traced back to the master Takata. Mishra traces his lineage and that adds credibility to his discussion.

The book is divided into three major areas of existence: Mental, Physical and Spiritual. Ashutosh breaks up the monologue with a variety of inserted sections beginning with a Wake-up Story. Each chapter contains a Practical Tips section offering sound advice that beginners usually don’t consider. Another section of Tech Traps points out pitfalls using new technology. Sometimes included is a Wellness story, a Well-being Story and or a Spiritual Story.

Mishra continually suggests the reader should seek expert guidance and additional research for each new technique he introduces. I like that he concludes sections with Things to Ponder and Things to do. Another interesting addition is something he calls a Smart Well-being Capsule. There is a total of 22 capsules and they are repeated in a concise list at the end of the book.

If you haven’t read many self-help books or are unfamiliar with eastern traditions, you might find this book just what you need to get started on developing a happier life. It was a good reminder for me of many things I’ve experienced or read about. I didn’t like the arrangement of the text. I found the use of italics unnecessary and felt like there were too many breaks in the flow with the many different sections. In other words, there were too many break out sections.

There is a content page, and this is helpful if you want to read only a few topics. For example, if you were only interested in developing your spiritual well-being you could just read that section. You can easily find something you read by using this page. I can see how this might be a good reference book that you would go back to at times.

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[Cassandra Keeney]

I like that there are many options in terms of ways to find happiness in the book. I also think the tips are a nice addition. Too bad about the text flow, though; that can really affect how well a book is perceived. Thank you for the review!