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The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking
by Oliver Burkeman
Yet another wonderful book I've had the pleasure of reading...
Have to admit that what drew me first to this book was the subtitle ending: "people who can't stand positive thinking". Such a brilliant way to describe myself. I know :)
The book wasn't an all-out assault against "self-help" books as I'd expected (not that it would've hurt), rather a critical look at why this absurd emphasis on positive thinking, visualization and self-affirmation might itself be an hindrance towards achieving "Happiness". The book explores brilliantly different ways to look at "being happy" and Happiness in general.
The author draws a Lot of inspiration from Stoicism and Buddhism throughout the book. Surprisingly too: Eckhart Tolle and Allan Watts, much to my delight.
I must mention too, yet another book I've read this year that challenges the notion of "self". Huh! :)
Overall, I found the book highly delightful, informative and insightful. Highly recommend it to anyone who needs a "self-help" book that doesn't involve positive thinking or equally ghastly: setting goals.
Have to admit that what drew me first to this book was the subtitle ending: "people who can't stand positive thinking". Such a brilliant way to describe myself. I know :)
The book wasn't an all-out assault against "self-help" books as I'd expected (not that it would've hurt), rather a critical look at why this absurd emphasis on positive thinking, visualization and self-affirmation might itself be an hindrance towards achieving "Happiness". The book explores brilliantly different ways to look at "being happy" and Happiness in general.
The author draws a Lot of inspiration from Stoicism and Buddhism throughout the book. Surprisingly too: Eckhart Tolle and Allan Watts, much to my delight.
I must mention too, yet another book I've read this year that challenges the notion of "self". Huh! :)
Overall, I found the book highly delightful, informative and insightful. Highly recommend it to anyone who needs a "self-help" book that doesn't involve positive thinking or equally ghastly: setting goals.