How do you solve the problem of human happiness? It's a subject that has occupied some of the greatest philosophers of all time, from Aristotle to Paul McKenna - but how do we sort the good ideas from the terrible ones? Over the past five years, Oliver Burkeman has travelled to some of the strangest outposts of the 'happiness industry' in an attempt to find out. In Help!, the first collection of his popular Guardian columns, Burkeman presents his findings. It's a witty and thought-provoking exploration that punctures many of self-help's most popular myths, while also offering clear-headed, practical and often counterintuitive advice on a range of subjects, from stress, procrastination and insomnia to wealth, laughter, time management and creativity. It doesn't claim to have solved the problem of human happiness. But it might just bring us one step closer.
| ISBN: | 9780857860255 |
| Publication date: | 6th January 2011 |
| Author: | Oliver Burkeman |
| Publisher: | Canongate Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Primary Genre | Mind, body, spirit |
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How do you solve the problem of human happiness? It's a subject that has occupied some of the greatest philosophers of all time, from Aristotle to Paul McKenna - but how do we sort the good ideas from the terrible ones? Over the past five years, Oliver Burkeman has travelled to some of the strangest outposts of the 'happiness industry' in an attempt to find out. In Help!, the first collection of his popular Guardian columns, Burkeman presents his findings. It's a witty and thought-provoking exploration that punctures many of self-help's most popular myths, while also offering clear-headed, practical and often counterintuitive advice on a range of subjects, from stress, procrastination and insomnia to wealth, laughter, time management and creativity. It doesn't claim to have solved the problem of human happiness. But it might just bring us one step closer.
Help! How to Become Slightly Happier and Get a Bit More Done features in the following genres: Mind, body, spirit, eBooks of the Month, Health & Fitness, Recommendations
Help! How to Become Slightly Happier and Get a Bit More Done is available in Paperback
Help! How to Become Slightly Happier and Get a Bit More Done was written by Oliver Burkeman and published by Canongate Books Ltd
