Happier

One of Harvard's most popular lecturers turns his talents to an involving audio. He succeeds largely because he knows how to question. He asks listeners to reflect not if they are happy, but how they can become happier. Throughout the program concrete questions encourage self-examination on what gives one's life meaning, pleasure, and strength. These are suggested after chapters that merge research with personal and anecdotal stories to explain strategies for reviewing one's life. The book, based on the field of positive psychology, has found an upbeat reader. Jeff Woodman's reading has a narrative drive that captures the author's affirming ideas. S.W. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine