Authentic Happiness

Using the new Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment

By: Martin E. P. Seligman

Narrated by: John Dossett

A national bestseller, Authentic Happiness launched the revolutionary new science of Positive Psychology—and sparked a coast-to-coast debate on the nature of real happiness.

According to esteemed psychologist and bestselling author Martin Seligman, happiness is not the result of good genes or luck. Real, lasting happiness comes from focusing on one’s personal strengths rather than weaknesses—and working with them to improve all aspects of one’s life. Using practical exercises, brief tests, and a dynamic website program, Seligman shows readers how to identify their highest virtues and use them in ways they haven’t yet considered. Accessible and proven, Authentic Happiness is the most powerful work of popular psychology in years.

Optimistic

Good clear narration of a classic on ones strengths to overcome depression. Needs a computer to do many of the tests available on Seligman's webpage. A hopeful contribution that can be listened to while driving.

Uninspiring

If you are looking for inspiration, it's not here. I would spend my Audible credits elsewhere.

great Book

understanding what happened it is all about how to achieve more of it and understanding positive emotions.

Great book, missing parts from paper copy though

Would you consider the audio edition of Authentic Happiness to be better than the print version?

No, while the audio version was great, when I referred to the print version I found that the audio version skipped over some print parts. This may be fine for others, but since I needed it for a class, it was important to me.

What other book might you compare Authentic Happiness to and why?

Many of other Seligmans books would be comparable. Its better than a lot of "self-help" books though, since its more psychology based.

Which scene was your favorite?

I didnt really have a favorite scene, as this was non-fiction, but the sections on why positive emotions are beneficial were good.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

The Happiness formula was a part of the book that I will likely remember and apply to my life.

Informative

There is alot of practical info in this book. It is very scholarly and useful. If you are not careful you can be lulled to sleep during the presentation of some awesome theories. However, pound for pound I glad I made the purchase.