The Saad Truth about Happiness, Gad Saad
The Saad Truth about Happiness, Gad Saad
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The Saad Truth about Happiness
8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life

Author: Gad Saad

Narrator: John McLain

Unabridged: 7 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/25/2023


Synopsis

Professor and “de facto global therapist” to an ever-growing audience of hundreds of thousands of people builds on national bestseller The Parasitic Mind to argue that happiness is not merely a changeable mood but a process toward which we can strive by following some basic steps that have been known to humans for millennia.Happiness is a factIt is a scientific fact, which means we can measure it, we can assess it, and we can devise strategies to make ourselves happy and fulfilled human beings.Or so says, Professor Gad Saad, author of the sensational national bestseller The Parasitic Mind and popular host of The Saad Truth podcast. Professor Saad roams through the scientific studies, the wisdom of ancient philosophy and religion, and his extraordinary personal experience as a refugee from war-torn Lebanon turned academic celebrity to provide one of the most provocative, helpful, and entertaining listens you are likely to encounter.In The Saad Truth about Happiness you’ll learn the secrets to living the good life, including:how to live the life you want—not necessarily the life expected of you,why resilience is a key to happiness,why your career needs to have a higher purpose than a paycheck,how variety truly can be the spice of life,why marriage is so important,how Aristotle had it right when he preached moderation, andwhy you should take a hint from your dog and realize that playfulness equals happiness.Enlightening, bold, and good-humored, The Saad Truth about Happiness is as lively, stimulating, and captivating as its author, who has become a “de facto global therapist” to an ever-growing audience of hundreds of thousands of people. Listen to this book and you’ll see why so many seek his counsel.

About Gad Saad

Gad Saad, a popular blogger for Psychology Today (Homo Consumericus), is a professor of marketing at the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. He holds the Concordia University Research Chair in Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences and Darwinian Consumption and is the author of The Evolutionary Bases of Consumption, plus numerous scientific papers.

About John McLain

John McLain is an actor, professional voice talent, and Earphones Award–winning narrator. He has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. On stage, he has appeared in The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Amahl & the Night Visitors, and The Music Man.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Alex on October 10, 2023

I'm not one for self help books but I thoroughly enjoy the wisdom of Gad Saad, his podcast is great and The Parasitic Mind is one of the best books out there on the current world so I had to give this one a shot too. Very statistical and evidence based and made me more optimistic- great lessons in t......more

Goodreads review by Mark on July 27, 2023

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Goodreads review by Dan on May 02, 2024

This book was more about the author's numerous endeavours and accomplishments than anything substantial or helpful.......more

Goodreads review by Mark on August 02, 2023

I recently had the opportunity to read Gad Saad's latest offering, "The Saad Truth about happiness". Having thoroughly enjoyed "The Parasitic Mind", I had high expectations for this new release, which I was glad to see met. Saad masterfully blends personal anecdotes with the latest in scientific res......more

Goodreads review by Zinga on August 06, 2023

I LOVED this book. I was sad that I finished it so fast. I really enjoyed carving time out of my hectic day to escape to Dr. Saad's insights. The book had a lot of interesting stories, fun science, and smart insights. I would recommend it to everyone looking for a light-hearted summer read especiall......more