Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier
About this product
You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of your lifetime.
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
In Build the Life You Want, Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness no matter how challenging your circumstances. Drawing on cutting-edge science and their years of helping people translate ideas into action, they show you how to improve your life right now instead of waiting for the outside world to change.
With insight, compassion, and hope, Brooks and Winfrey reveal how the tools of emotional self-management can change your life―immediately. They recommend practical, research-based practices to build the four pillars of happiness: family, friendship, work, and faith. And along the way, they share hard-earned wisdom from their own lives and careers as well as the witness of regular people whose lives are joyful despite setbacks and hardship.
Equipped with the tools of emotional self-management and ready to build your four pillars, you can take control of your present and future rather than hoping and waiting for your circumstances to improve. Build the Life You Want is your blueprint for a better life. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers describe this book as insightful, practical, life-enhancing, easy to understand, and conversational, with many saying it offers actionable advice and credible science-backed ideas. Some reviewers also call it inspiring and helpful for building healthier habits around happiness.
Mixed opinions appear in the reviews: several readers find it boring, shallow, repetitive, or not deep enough, and some say it was a waste of time or money. That split shows the book lands well for readers who want straightforward self-help guidance, but not for those looking for more rigorous philosophical depth.
Goodreads and other review sites show a similar pattern, with a large number of reader reviews and commentary that range from enthusiastic praise to criticism that the book feels too broad or disconnected from everyday life. Book review blogs often frame it as a competent, accessible guide to happiness, while noting that it is most useful for readers new to this topic.
YouTube search results surfaced multiple real videos about the book, including reviews, summaries, author talks, and audiobook previews.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Portfolio |
| Publication date | September 12, 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0593545400 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0593545409 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.06 x 5.8 x 0.95 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,688 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #78 in Spiritual Self-Help (Books) #102 in Happiness Self-Help #164 in Success Self-Help |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (4,005) |
