Can one learn to be happy? There are few self-help books as down-to-earth as "Happier." Ben Shahar offers clear guidelines for integrating gratitude and the acceptance of negative emotions into everyday life. Yes, this is what the teacher of the most popular and life-changing course at Harvard University says. One in five Harvard students has lined up to hear Tal Ben-Shahar's insightful and inspiring lectures on this elusive state: happiness.

Rooted in the revolutionary movement of positive psychology, Ben-Shahar brilliantly combines scientific studies, academic research, self-help tips, and spiritual enlightenment. He weaves them into a set of principles that you can apply in your daily life. Once you open your heart and mind to the thoughts of "Happier," you will feel more fulfilled, connected, and yes, happier.

This fine book radiates a rare kind of common sense that is grounded in scientific knowledge about how to enhance happiness. It is easy to see how this forms the backbone of the most popular course at Harvard today. - Martin E. P. Seligman, author of "Authentic Happiness." This paperback edition includes a preview chapter from Tal Ben-Shahar's "The Pursuit of Perfect.".