A review by 2shainz
The Happiness Myth: Why What We Think Is Right Is Wrong by Jennifer Michael Hecht

4.0

I am not one for long, philosophical stream-of-consciousness rants, which this book skirts the edge of at a few points. I do, however, enjoy a well-reasoned argument for the idea that happiness (and many of the ways we are conditioned to strive for it) is arbitrary and highly culture-dependent. The history (especially of ancient and modern festivals and drug use) is eye-opening, and the overall message of this book made the slow, preachy portions well worth it. Can't wait to start "Doubt."