Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman - Non Fiction - Paperback

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Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781857886771
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Age Range: Adult (18+)

Overview
Authentic Happiness is the ground-breaking paperback in which Martin Seligman, the psychologist widely credited with founding the field of Positive Psychology, argues that lasting happiness is not a matter of luck or genetics but a skill that can be learned. Drawing on decades of rigorous research, Seligman moves beyond simply treating misery and instead shows readers how to identify and deliberately cultivate their own strengths, building a foundation for genuine, sustainable wellbeing rather than fleeting pleasure.

About the Book
An international bestseller that sparked widespread debate about the true nature of happiness, this paperback distils years of scientific study into a practical, accessible guide. Seligman introduces readers to 24 core strengths and virtues that underpin good character, offering tests and self-assessment tools so readers can pinpoint their own "signature strengths." Rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all formula, the book encourages readers to recognise what they are naturally good at and to weave those strengths more deliberately into daily life — at work, in relationships, and in parenting. Seligman explains how this approach builds genuine resilience, helping readers withstand setbacks and misfortune far more effectively than by simply chasing short-term pleasures. The book also examines the science behind optimism, gratitude, flow, and meaning, translating academic findings into exercises any reader can apply immediately. Praised by figures such as Daniel Goleman, this paperback remains one of the most influential and widely read works in the self-help and psychology space, valued equally by general readers, coaches, educators, and workplace leaders looking for evidence-based tools to improve engagement and life satisfaction. It is a thoughtful, research-driven read for anyone wanting more than fleeting motivation — a book that offers durable, practical change.

• Learn to identify your own signature strengths using guided tests
• Understand the 24 strengths and virtues that shape human character
• Build genuine, lasting resilience against stress and setbacks
• Apply positive psychology principles to work, parenting, and relationships
• Written by the internationally recognised founder of Positive Psychology

About the Author
Martin E. P. Seligman is a psychologist widely regarded as the founder of Positive Psychology. He has held the position of Fox Leadership Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and served as President of the American Psychological Association. His influential body of work includes other bestselling titles exploring optimism and resilience. Seligman's research has reshaped how psychologists and the public alike think about wellbeing, shifting focus from simply treating illness toward actively building flourishing lives.

Why You'll Love This Paperback
Authentic Happiness offers a rare blend of scholarly rigor and genuine warmth, giving readers practical tools rather than empty platitudes — a lasting addition to any self-help or psychology collection.

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