The Opposite
of
Happiness.
Happiness isn't the natural human condition. Misery — in all its forms — is.
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What Readers Are Saying
"This brilliantly crafted book explains—in the deepest and most satisfying way possible—why we're consigned to experience sadness, anxiety, fear, loneliness, and other flavors of misery."— Angela Duckworth, NYT bestselling author of Grit
"Insightful, personal, and compelling."— Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University & NYT bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness
"An enormously enjoyable tour of the miseries. Loewenstein has recast the Inferno with sound science, wit, and wise advice. If you are suffering, read this."— Martin E. P. Seligman, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania & author of Learned Optimism
"A magnificent achievement. It's all about misery and suffering, but it elevates the spirit. One of the best books I have ever read."— Cass R. Sunstein, Robert Walmsley University Professor & author of Manipulation
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