How to Be Happy, Dammit: A Cynic's Guide to Spiritual Happiness Paperback – July 31, 2001

This book is nothing short of phenomenal.Over the last few months, I went into probably the biggest phase of depression in my life. The hits kept coming (health, job, moving from a city I love, etc) and things just kept getting worse. I felt so isolated and alone. Despite being skeptical of self-help books in general, I decided I had to try something to snap out of it. The title alone sold me on this book, and the previous reviews encouraged me to stick it in the Amazon cart. Glad I did.Seriously, I knew I was going to enjoy this book by pg 14. (And for the record, that's probably less than 300 words). The build-up to Life Lesson #1 was a great way for me to get perspective on my current situation, and it only got better from there. There was a small section in the middle that I had difficulty resonating with, but just as I was beginning to think this book was getting beyond my interest, it sucked me back in and finished strong.It is a simplistic book, which certainly works for those who like me aren't big into self-help (or reading at all). Inevitability, you as a reader have to put the things learned from this book into motion, but it certainly gives you a much more positive perspective/outlook to move forward with.This is a book which I forsee myself reading at least once a year for the rest of my life.

This is a great read and lots of great ideas to feel more human.

I have bought this book countless times to replace those I "lent" to the people around me who perhaps needed a lift. I don't begrudge them keeping the book -- it's the kind of book that one revisits. It contains the most striking tone of warmth and connection, kind and nonjudgmental, with lovely analogies and examples that make the message concrete. Beautiful formatting, too.It's a perfect book.

****This book is a fun, quick read for strangers to self-help---for those who don't like or read self-help books, or even for people who don't like to read at all.Although over 200 pages, it took me just an hour to read because of the engaging format---cool design, lots of pictures, and few (but well-chosen) words---all arranged in a way to make an impact. When you're done reading you'll feel like you have some new tools to move away from cynicism and the doldrums and negativity---and toward being happy!Recommended, especially for people you know who are not "into" self-help and personal growth. As such, it fills a unique niche.****

I've been giving these away as gifts as I've met friends who were just having a hard time with getting back to it after covid or other life's hurdles. The series of books written was a life saver for myself.

This is a great book and in my 20's it helped me grasp a couple of concepts on life that I had not thought of. )It was a gift from a good friend) It is a super easy read. Some pages only have a few words. It reads in a way you would speak. I now buy this book for people in their 20's that complain a lot or seem a bit lost on how to deal with life. Almost everyone I have given it too has said it was a great book and they learned a couple of things that had never thought of either.

Great book to make things be in perspective.

I was expecting to read a book, instead this is a collection of quotes. It also contains the thoughts of the author om the quotes, which is better than the other book of quotes that I bought. But the other book has better quotes.