A review by lisacerezo
Happy: Why More or Less Everything is Absolutely Fine by Derren Brown

challenging informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

I’ve spent just over a year working my way through this book, stopping multiple times to absorb what I had read, and honestly, postponing the section dealing with death. I bought this book because I am a huge fan of Derren’s work and how he thinks, and this book cultivated a deeper appreciation in me of how his mind works. He approaches emotionally-charged topics of life with his customary logic and talent for examination, and brings the reader along on the journey. He provides many helpful resources for further study as well, which I appreciated. I found myself stopping frequently and taking notes for the benefit of my future self, as if I were taking a class. The experience of working my way through this book has certainly improved my mental wellness and my outlook on life. I expect I may come back to it a few more times as life goes on. Additionally, I highly recommend following along while listening to the audiobook, as it is narrated by Derren himself and lends another layer of appreciation to the experience.