Happiness Is a Serious Problem, Dennis Prager
Happiness Is a Serious Problem, Dennis Prager
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Happiness Is a Serious Problem
A Human Nature Repair Manual

Author: Dennis Prager

Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach

Unabridged: 4 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 04/07/2010


Synopsis

When you ask people about their most cherished values in life, “happiness” is always at the top of the list. But surprisingly few people claim real happiness. We seem to be completely satisfied with nothing, and indeed, there is little correlation between the circumstances of people’s lives and how happy they are.In this book, lecturer, theologian, philosopher, and Los Angeles radio personality Dennis Prager ruminates on what makes happiness such a serious problem to solve. He discusses the difference between happiness and success and between happiness and fun and how to adjust our expectations of life. Prager maintains that insatiable human nature makes lasting happiness profoundly difficult to achieve but that nevertheless, it can be a reality. When happiness is treated with the same level of seriousness that people bring to life’s other tasks, it becomes immediately more tangible and thus achievable.

About Dennis Prager

Dennis Prager writes a syndicated column, hosts a radio show carried by 120 stations, and appears regularly on major Fox venues. He is the author of Happiness Is a Serious Problem and Think a Second Time.

About Jeff Riggenbach

Jeff Riggenbach (1947-2021) narrated numerous titles for Blackstone Audio and won an AudioFile Earphones Award. An author, contributing editor, and producer, he worked in radio in San Francisco for more than thirty years, earning a Golden Mike Award for journalistic excellence.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Craig

My brother, a fairly staunch Republican, highly recommended I read this book, as it completely changed his life. Since my brother doesn't read much, my curiosity was piqued. Also, I'm one of those people whom, if you recommend a book, I will read it. If a book is SO GOOD that you INSIST I read it, e......more

This Jewish gentleman is one of my favorite thinkers on Earth. I began listening to him because I enjoyed most (not all) of his conservative views. At a younger age I was hysterically liberal. As I came to manage a business and employees, started paying taxes, and began helping people who did nothin......more

Goodreads review by Regina

This is one of those books that can change you forever. For me, it reaffirmed, from a secular perspective, what I had been taught in a religious context and gave it the added social dimension that universalized the principal. Basically, to use Prager's own words, "Happiness is a moral obligation: ha......more


Quotes

“Astonishing…Anyone who feels unhappy more than he would like will benefit from reading this book.” Wall Street Journal

“Prager’s latest book challenges readers to realize that they—not any outside force—are the greatest obstacle to happiness.” Los Angeles Times

“[A] unique blend of self-help and moral philosophy…if you’re willing to put some thought into achieving a happier outlook, you will find plenty to mull over in Happiness Is a Serious Problem.” Amazon.com Review

“Prager has developed a surprising following in today’s soundbite media culture. Supporters praise his earnest tone, nonideological opinions, and insistence that his audience think deeply about serious issues…A fine choice for all public libraries where self-help books are popular.” Library Journal