| Edition |
First edition |
| Phys Descr |
viii, 244 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-230) and index |
| Contents |
The voyage of life: Thomas Cole's journey--and mine -- What makes us happy (and doesn't): the strange illogic of life satisfaction -- A timely discovery: how unsuspecting economists (and apes) found the happiness curve -- The shape of the river: time, happiness, and the curve of the U -- The expectations trap: midlife malaise is often about nothing -- The paradox of aging: why getting old makes you happier -- Crossing toward wisdom: the happiness curve has a purpose, and it's social -- Helping ourselves: how to get through the U -- Helping each other: bringing midlife out of the closet -- Epilogue: Gratitude |
| Summary |
Draws on cutting-edge scientific studies to discuss the U-shaped trajectory of happiness, which declines from the optimism of youth before surging upward again after age fifty, and offers ways to endure the slump during midlife |
| Subject |
Middle age -- Psychological aspects
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Happiness
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Interpersonal relations
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| OCLC # |
1031985402 |
| ISBN # |
9781250078803 |
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1250078806 |
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