First published 2007
We all think we know what will make us happy. But according to Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert, our brains play tricks on us, causing us to constantly misjudge the future. Blending cutting-edge research and clever anecdotes, Stumbling on Happiness reveals the quirks of human imagination that blind us to our own joy. Whether it's the surprising happiness of conjoined twins or the perils of ordering your "favorite" restaurant dish, Gilbert pulls back the curtain on the mysteries of the human mind. At its heart, this smart, funny book is about understanding ourselves - and how to build a future we can actually be happy in.
Genres: psychology, self-help, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: informative-nonfiction
263 pages · Paperback · Vintage