Don Ezra - HAPPINESS The best is yet to come/engelstalig

Happiness (said Aristotle) is the only thing we desire for itself, not as a means to another end. But, as many scholarly works have shown, we're not good at guessing what will make us happy. Happiness is more complex than do-it-yourself books suggest. So Don Ezra undertook his own voyage of discovery, from which there are two outcomes.

The first is that he is now happier than ever ("stupidly happy," as his wife says). The other is this marvelous book, arising out of numerous talks he has given to groups, all of whom encouraged him to write it down. Now he becomes your tour guide to the land of happiness.

You will understand, not "how to do it," but "how to think about it" -- which is far more valuable, because self-discovery, understanding why you feel the way you do, leads to your own prescription for happiness, which is far more fulfilling.

Every page is filled with fascinating insights, on all sorts of subjects -- the brain, society, money, and most of all: happiness. For example: Is it possible to measure happiness? How does happiness vary with age? (Hint: at almost any age, the best is yet to come.) Why do groups of mammals always revolve around females rather than males? What makes primate groups different? When did global prosperity start? What would you do if you won the lottery? What's the connection between money and happiness? (Not as obvious as you would think.) What's the best way to spend time and money to enhance your happiness? Why is a man still young at 60?

Despite the seriousness of the topics, this is a book with a light touch, honed by years of public speaking, and demonstrating a talent to explain complex issues in everyday language.

Ezra's passion for the subject of happiness comes through, in his talks and in this book. Make it your own!