Not Always Happy

Not Always Happy
Author: Kari Wagner-Peck
Publisher: Central Recovery Press
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2017-05-23
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1942094388

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A moving memoir about finding and adopting a son from the foster care system with Down syndrome and realizing that life is best lived by expecting the unplanned. As time passes, the author and her husband become less aware they are raising an atypical or adopted child. They are raising their child, no different than any other family.

Always Happy Hour: Stories

Always Happy Hour: Stories
Author: Mary Miller
Publisher: Liveright Publishing
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2017-01-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1631492195

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“Sleek, sexy, slyly funny.” —Tom Franklin, author of Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter A “bracingly strong” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) collection brimming with savage Southern charm, Always Happy Hour propels Mary Miller to new heights. Claustrophobic and lonesome, acerbic and magnetic, her characters seek understanding in the most unlikely places—a dilapidated foster home where love is a liability, a trailer park laden with a history of bad decisions, and the empty corners of a dream home bought after a bitter divorce. “Full of wit, bite, and the boundless intelligence of their author” (Kevin Powers, author of The Yellow Birds), these stories evoke the particular gritty comfort found in bad habits as hope turns to dust, and they prove yet again Miller’s essential role in American fiction.

Not Always a Happy Ending

Not Always a Happy Ending
Author: Shriyut Kumar Srivastava
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 173
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9352066928

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"The past is not a place you want to live in. It’s haunting, overpowering, obsessive and not real. Estella learns of the story of Jay Malhotra, the person who was trying his best to run away from his past. But the depression he had been through, enfolded his heart and mind in its darkness, completely. The story travels back in time to the beginning. A simple, quiet boy who wanted to make his deceased parents proud, Jay met the amusing Aarav who was like a brother to him. But Aarav was not the only one who influenced his journey. His hand was held by the innocent, lovely Amelia who was deeply in love with him. And his heart was taken by the hypnotizing, Viola who entranced his soul more than he knew. Immerse yourself in the life of Jay before he turns Professor Malhotra in this second installment of the epic romantic trilogy. Drown yourself in the hopelessness and misery that he has been through. Let the love that he had in his heart before it turned black, run over you. Let his words flatter your heart and caress your soul. This is not a love story; it’s the understanding of the procedure of creating love and the science behind the word ‘soul mate.’ And most importantly, understand the concept that in every story, there is ‘not always a HAPPY ENDING.’ "

She Who Sings Is Not Always Happy

She Who Sings Is Not Always Happy
Author: Julia Usman
Publisher: Coverstory Books
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2021-02-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781838232139

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Julia Usman's poetry invites us into her childhood landscape of farm and meadows, schooldays, and travels in France, Brussels, Milan and beyond. It is poetry at ease in all those environments. Her close observations and reflections are delicately woven into 'Finding a voice', 'Still Life' and many more. This is a collection deeply layered with longing and grace for people loved and times gone.

Solve for Happy

Solve for Happy
Author: Mo Gawdat
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2017-03-21
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1501157590

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In this “powerful personal story woven with a rich analysis of what we all seek” (Sergey Brin, cofounder of Google), Mo Gawdat, Chief Business Officer at Google’s [X], applies his superior logic and problem solving skills to understand how the brain processes joy and sadness—and then he solves for happy. In 2001 Mo Gawdat realized that despite his incredible success, he was desperately unhappy. A lifelong learner, he attacked the problem as an engineer would: examining all the provable facts and scrupulously applying logic. Eventually, his countless hours of research and science proved successful, and he discovered the equation for permanent happiness. Thirteen years later, Mo’s algorithm would be put to the ultimate test. After the sudden death of his son, Ali, Mo and his family turned to his equation—and it saved them from despair. In dealing with the horrible loss, Mo found his mission: he would pull off the type of “moonshot” goal that he and his colleagues were always aiming for—he would share his equation with the world and help as many people as possible become happier. In Solve for Happy Mo questions some of the most fundamental aspects of our existence, shares the underlying reasons for suffering, and plots out a step-by-step process for achieving lifelong happiness and enduring contentment. He shows us how to view life through a clear lens, teaching us how to dispel the illusions that cloud our thinking; overcome the brain’s blind spots; and embrace five ultimate truths. No matter what obstacles we face, what burdens we bear, what trials we’ve experienced, we can all be content with our present situation and optimistic about the future.

The Sweet Spot

The Sweet Spot
Author: Paul Bloom
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2021-11-02
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0062910582

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“This book will challenge you to rethink your vision of a good life. With sharp insights and lucid prose, Paul Bloom makes a captivating case that pain and suffering are essential to happiness. It’s an exhilarating antidote to toxic positivity.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife One of Behavioral Scientist's "Notable Books of 2021" From the author of Against Empathy, a different kind of happiness book, one that shows us how suffering is an essential source of both pleasure and meaning in our lives Why do we so often seek out physical pain and emotional turmoil? We go to movies that make us cry, or scream, or gag. We poke at sores, eat spicy foods, immerse ourselves in hot baths, run marathons. Some of us even seek out pain and humiliation in sexual role-play. Where do these seemingly perverse appetites come from? Drawing on groundbreaking findings from psychology and brain science, The Sweet Spot shows how the right kind of suffering sets the stage for enhanced pleasure. Pain can distract us from our anxieties and help us transcend the self. Choosing to suffer can serve social goals; it can display how tough we are or, conversely, can function as a cry for help. Feelings of fear and sadness are part of the pleasure of immersing ourselves in play and fantasy and can provide certain moral satisfactions. And effort, struggle, and difficulty can, in the right contexts, lead to the joys of mastery and flow. But suffering plays a deeper role as well. We are not natural hedonists—a good life involves more than pleasure. People seek lives of meaning and significance; we aspire to rich relationships and satisfying pursuits, and this requires some amount of struggle, anxiety, and loss. Brilliantly argued, witty, and humane, Paul Bloom shows how a life without chosen suffering would be empty—and worse than that, boring.

Be Happy, Always

Be Happy, Always
Author: Xandria Ooi
Publisher: Mango
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2019-08-15
Genre: Conduct of life
ISBN: 9781642500516

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Think positive, look at the silver lining, be optimistic - these are advice we're able to give ourselves when we're down, so why is it that we still don't feeling better or happier? Be Happy, Always answers the questions we have about happiness, with happiness guru Xandria Ooi breaking down complex philosophies into instantly relatable wisdom that can help you lift yourself up, making bad days better and good days brighter.

Top Five Regrets of the Dying

Top Five Regrets of the Dying
Author: Bronnie Ware
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2019-08-13
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1401956009

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Revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide with translations in 29 languages. After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million readers worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, Bronnie subsequently wrote a book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, to share her story. Bronnie has had a colourful and diverse life. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind. In this revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide, with translations in 29 languages, Bronnie expresses how significant these regrets are and how we can positively address these issues while we still have the time. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying gives hope for a better world. It is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.

Think Like a Monk

Think Like a Monk
Author: Jay Shetty
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1982134488

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Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose, distills the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life. When you think like a monk, you’ll understand: -How to overcome negativity -How to stop overthinking -Why comparison kills love -How to use your fear -Why you can’t find happiness by looking for it -How to learn from everyone you meet -Why you are not your thoughts -How to find your purpose -Why kindness is crucial to success -And much more... Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things—a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three: instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, he headed to India to become a monk, to meditate every day for four to eight hours, and devote his life to helping others. After three years, one of his teachers told him that he would have more impact on the world if he left the monk’s path to share his experience and wisdom with others. Heavily in debt, and with no recognizable skills on his résumé, he moved back home in north London with his parents. Shetty reconnected with old school friends—many working for some of the world’s largest corporations—who were experiencing tremendous stress, pressure, and unhappiness, and they invited Shetty to coach them on well-being, purpose, and mindfulness. Since then, Shetty has become one of the world’s most popular influencers. In 2017, he was named in the Forbes magazine 30-under-30 for being a game-changer in the world of media. In 2018, he had the #1 video on Facebook with over 360 million views. His social media following totals over 38 million, he has produced over 400 viral videos which have amassed more than 8 billion views, and his podcast, On Purpose, is consistently ranked the world’s #1 Health and Wellness podcast. In this inspiring, empowering book, Shetty draws on his time as a monk to show us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Combining ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Think Like a Monk reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us. He transforms abstract lessons into advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress, improve relationships, and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world. Shetty proves that everyone can—and should—think like a monk.

Always Happy

Always Happy
Author: Maria Elizabeth Budden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1849
Genre: Brothers and sisters
ISBN:

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