Happy Brain: The Science of Where Happiness Comes From, and Why

The Happy Brain by neuroscientist Dean Burnett explores the inner workings of our minds to explore fundamental questions about happiness. It reveals the often surprising truth behind what makes us tick, such as whether happiness really begins at home and what love, sex, friendship, wealth, laughter, and success do to our brains.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2019
Publisher: Guardian Faber Publishing

Funny, wise, and absolutely fascinating.


Adam Kay, author of This Is Going to Hurt, has written a book that has all the answers.


If you want to be happy, read on.


In The Happy Brain, neuroscientist Dean Burnett delves deep into the inner workings of our minds to explore some fundamental questions about happiness.


What does it actually mean to be happy?


Where does it come from?


And what, really, is the point of it?


Forget searching for the secret of happiness through lifestyle fads or cod philosophy.


Burnett reveals the often surprising truth behind what makes us tick.


From whether happiness really begins at home (spoiler alert: yes - sort of) to what love, sex, friendship, wealth, laughter, and success actually do to our brains, this book offers a uniquely entertaining insight into what it means to be human.


While it may not have all the answers, it does have some very interesting questions, and at least the occasional answer.


So, if you're looking for a book that will make you laugh, think, and feel better about yourself, The Happy Brain is a must-read.


Enjoy!

Weight: 276g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783351305
Edition number: Main