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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The father of positive psychology draws on more than twenty years of clinical research to show you how to overcome depression, boost your immune system, and make yourself happier.
“Vaulted me out of my funk…. So, fellow moderate pessimists, go buy this book.” —The New York Times Book Review
Offering many simple techniques anyone can practice, Dr. Seligman explains how to break an “I–give–up” habit, develop a more constructive explanatory style for interpreting your behavior, and experience the benefits of a more positive interior dialogue.
With generous additional advice on how to encourage optimistic behavior at school, at work and in children, Learned Optimism is both profound and practical—and valuable for every phase of life.
Publisher : Vintage
Publication date : January 3, 2006
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 319 pages
ISBN-10 : 1400078393
ISBN-13 : 978-1400078394
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.2 x 0.75 x 8 inches
Lexile measure : 1050L
Best Sellers Rank: #14,258 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #35 in Popular Psychology Personality Study #144 in Happiness Self-Help #392 in Personal Transformation Self-Help
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Customers say
Customers find the book informative and well-written, with one noting it’s particularly useful for learning basic psychology. Moreover, the explanation style is praised for being concise and simple, and many report it helped them overcome life-threatening depression and improve their sense of well-being. However, several customers consider it a waste of time and not worth the money.
