Authentic happiness vs Learned Optimism: Which Should You Read?

Cover of Authentic happiness Authentic happiness Martin Elias Pete Seligman · 2002 ★★★★☆ 3.9 336 pages · ≈ 6 h 13 m · Moderate

In this important, entertaining book, one of the world's most celebrated psychologists, Martin Seligman, asserts that happiness can be learned and cultivated, and that everyone has the power to inject real joy into…

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Cover of Learned Optimism Learned Optimism Martin Elias Pete Seligman · 2011 ★★★★☆ 3.8 336 pages · ≈ 6 h 13 m · Moderate

You can significantly improve your life -- startingtoday-- with the power of Learned Optimism In this groundbreaking national bestseller, Martin E.P. Seligman shows you how to chart a new approach to living with…

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The verdict

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Authentic happinessLearned Optimism
Goodreads 3.9 (12696) —
Hardcover 3.9 (16) 3.8 (35)
Google Books 4.5 (8) 4.0 (5)

Reception

Authentic happinessLearned Optimism
Ratings 12696 35
Editions 3 2
Film adaptations 1 1
Want to read 27359 —
Reading it now 1360 —
Written reviews 576 —
Pages 336 336

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