- Paperback: 191 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; ReganBooksHarperPerennial ed edition (22 July 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060987359
- ISBN-13: 978-0060987350
- Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 13.7 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 477,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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..".a cogent and thoughtful examination on why human beings have a moral obligation to be happy." -- "USA Today.".".[Prager] has an astonishing ability to state simple truths we hadn't heard articulated before, at least not so clearly, in a way that makes their truthfulness immediately and powerfully obvious." -- "The Wall Street Journal""Prager's latest book challenges readers to realize that they--not any outside force--are the greatest obstacle to happiness."-- "Los Angeles Times "There is perhaps no more important task for a person that the research for happiness, and no more reliable guide in that quest than Dennis Prager." -- Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of "When Bad Things Happen to Good People"
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Happiness, says Prager, is a serious problem. This is because the single greatest obstacle to happiness is insatiable human nature itself. But though lasting happiness is profoundly difficult to achieve, it is not impossible. Now, with his insightful and explosive new work "Happiness Is a Serious Problem, " an extension of his world-famous lectures, Prager gives readers the powerful new tools they need to make happiness a reality in their own lives.
"Happiness Is a Serious Problem" contains many life-changing insights, including the idea that the only people we know who are happy are people we don't know well; the fact that being happy is usually seen as a selfish goal but that we have a moral obligation to the people in our lives to pursue it; and that unhappiness is really the difference between our perceptions and our reality. By changing our reality or reducing our expectations, happiness becomes easily realizable. Humorous, accessible and penetrating, "Happiness Is a Serious Problem" shows that when happiness is treated with the same level of seriousness that people bring to life's other tasks, it becomes immediately more tangible and thus achievable.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A fresh perspective and bright outlook on happiness. It is ironic that in this advanced stage of man's evolution, real happiness is still an unknown to many. Man can now move moutains at the push of a button and yet basic happiness and personal fulfillment eludes us. Perhaps it is our tendency to see ourselves as a body with a soul when it should be the other way around. Then things will start to have a different meaning. Happy reading to all!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been on a mission to share this gem with all of my family and friends (so far, I've purchased this book 5 times as gifts and recommended it to at least 15 friends). Dennis Prager has produced a truly valuable book that, when properly digested, can lead to tremendous personal growth. I'm a fan!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This has been my all-time favorite book since this past spring when I found it. I read it totally cover to cover. (I don't always, even with books I like.) This book defined the problem and suggested understandings that were were clear, quite readable, and, in my opinion, quite on-target. I am giving it as a gift to a number of people.
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This book is a must
This book show the reader the fundamental tools needed to become happy. In no way after reading the book will you be automatically happy. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 1998
Simplicity can be profound. A must read about happiness.
I rarely read self-help books. Happiness is A Serious Problem was on my sister's bookself and I was finished with my novel. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 1998
A Very Good Read
Mr. Prager has a very good understanding of creating the proper mind set for happiness. One of the finer points for me was the difference between fun & happiness. Read more
Published on 26 May 1998
Good, lite reading
Using his personal experiences and shaped by his religious background, Mr. Prager provides useful recommendations on pursuing the activities and pursuits which define happiness. Read more
Published on 18 Feb 1998
Has some good insight
I saw and heard Dennis give a speech on this topic. It was very enlightening, humorous, makes me want to get the book and read it all!
Published on 15 Feb 1998
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