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The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can t Stand Positive Thinking
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From the author of the New York Timesbestselling Four Thousand Weeks, a totally original approach to selfhelp: success through failure, calm through embracing anxietySelfhelp books don t seem to work. Few of the many advantages of modern life seem capable of lifting our collective mood. Wealtheven if you can get itdoesn t necessarily lead to happiness. Romance, family life, and work often bring as much stress as joy. We can t even agree on what happiness means. So are we engaged in a futile pursuit? Or are we just going about it the wrong way?Looking both east and west, in bulletins from the past and from far afield, Oliver Burkeman introduces us to an unusual group of people who share a single, surprising way of thinking about life. Whether experimental psychologists, terrorism experts, Buddhists, hardheaded business consultants, Greek philosophers, or modernday gurus, they argue that in our personal lives, and in society at large, it s our constant effort to be happy that is making us miserable. And that there is an alternative path to happiness and success that involves embracing failure, pessimism, insecurity, and uncertaintythe very things we spend our lives trying to avoid. Thoughtprovoking, counterintuitive, and ultimately uplifting, The Antidote is the intelligent person s guide to understanding the muchmisunderstood idea of happiness.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the idea that the pursuit of happiness can often lead to misery. The author, Oliver Burkeman, suggests that embracing failure, insecurity, and uncertainty may be a more effective path to genuine happiness.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Antidote' is Oliver Burkeman, who is also known for his best-selling book 'Four Thousand Weeks'.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Antidote'? A: 'The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking' was published on November 5, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Antidote' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers looking for traditional self-help advice? A: This book may not be suitable for readers seeking traditional self-help advice, as it presents a counterintuitive approach to happiness, focusing on accepting failure and uncertainty instead.
- Q: What genre does 'The Antidote' fall under? A: 'The Antidote' falls under the genre of self-help, specifically addressing themes related to happiness and personal growth.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Oliver Burkeman? A: Readers can expect a thought-provoking and intelligent writing style from Oliver Burkeman, which encourages reflection on conventional beliefs about happiness.
- Q: Is 'The Antidote' recommended for those struggling with anxiety? A: Yes, the book discusses embracing anxiety and offers insights that may resonate with those struggling with it, providing an alternative perspective on achieving happiness.
- Q: Does the book reference any specific philosophies or thinkers? A: Yes, 'The Antidote' references various philosophies and thinkers, including experimental psychologists, Greek philosophers, and modern-day gurus, to present a well-rounded view on happiness.