âAmong the raft of happiness books published lately, this one is the obvious standout. I suggest climbing aboard.â âCleveland Plain Dealer In this âeclectic and entertainingâ book (Publishers Weekly), Jennifer Michael Hecht explodes myths both ancient and modern about how to be happyâliberating us from the message that thereâs only one way to care for our hearts, minds, and bodies. The result is âa provocative, well-researched cultural history that will certainly make readers rethink their assumptions about what constitutes happinessâ (Library Journal). âHechtâs curiosity ranges widely, and the breadth of her learning is impressive . . . Fresh and daring analysis.â âThe Washington Post âDeep and thoughtful.â âScientific American âExposing the half-baked fads of the present by illuminating the even less baked ones of the past can be a lot of fun, and Hecht, a historian and poet, entertains us with some classics.â âThe New York Times âA pleasure not only to read but also to ponder.â âBooklist
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