{"product_id":"9781641700535","title":"The Happiness Paradox The Happiness Paradigm : The Very Things We Thought Would Bring Us Joy Actually Steal It Away.","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Happiness Paradox The Happiness Paradigm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Richard Eyre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003e#1 bestselling author Richard Eyre contends that the three things today's society desires most—control, ownership, and independence—are, paradoxically, what bring the most discouragement and unhappiness in our lives.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding a mind-changing exploration of the inherent problems with our fixation on control over our lives, ownership of material possessions, and independence from others, Eyre responds with a unique and engaging counterpoint on how to switch to the joy-giving alternatives of serendipity, stewardship, and interdependence and thus live a more verdant and abundant life. Packaged in a unique \"flip-over\" format, the first half of \u003ci\u003eThe Happiness Paradox\u003c\/i\u003e explores today's challenges to happiness. The second half of the book, when flipped over, explores \u003ci\u003eThe Happiness Paradigm: How A New View Can Turn Your Life Right-Side Up\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEyre, author of \u003ci\u003eTeaching Your Children Values\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Entitlement Trap\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Turning\u003c\/i\u003e, uses his engaging and highly personal style to walk us through a mental paradigm shift that can change our perspectives and improve our lives. An impactful, illuminating, and pragmatic exploration of how what we seek impacts our well-being, \u003ci\u003eThe Happiness Paradox\/The Happiness Paradigm\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most unique books ever written about our search for lasting joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"For decades, Richard and Linda Eyre’s books have inspired spouses and parents around the world to keep their families strong.  Now Richard turns his focus to the much-discussed topic of human happiness and creates a whole new perspective on where real joy comes from—and where it doesn’t.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eJ.W. Marriott, Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"There is no dearth of happiness books these days, but most of them just flit around the edges of the subject. This book goes to the heart—to the crux—and asks us to make a fundamental flip in how we see things and what we go after.\" \u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eStephen M.R. Covey, \u003ci\u003eThe Speed of Trust\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eThe Happiness Paradox\u003c\/i\u003e is thought-provoking, engaging and well-written. Readers will appreciate Eyre's use of a wide variety religious and philosophical authorities—there is truly something for everyone in this book. The message resonates in today's workaholic culture that rewards hard work and stress with, well, more hard work and stress.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeseret News\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781641700535\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Familius","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40869039538382,"sku":"9781641700535","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_a21b57c0-5f31-4f82-9a81-8be518f4a5aa.jpg?v=1644226259","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781641700535","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}