Choose To Be Happy: A Guide to Total Happiness [Paperback]

Rima Rudner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2008

This wonderful new self-help book expands on the concept of The Secret that positive thoughts bring positive results. Ms. Rudner welcomes readers into her life and makes them feel at home. She shares new insights that can lead to inner-peace and provides Happiness Tools that make this book a must read for anyone who wants to improve the quality of their lives. Choose to Be Happy is based on the scientific studies that prove that 50% of one's happiness is genetic and that we all return to our genetic set-point no matter what happens to us. Readers find out how to reverse the self-defeating habits and behaviors that are sabotaging their joy of life. Ms. Rudner shows readers how to re-program their inner-thoughts by using her 15% Principle and Wait 24-Hours Rule. She stresses getting rid of the toxic people that sabotage one's happiness and taking control of the steering wheel of one's own life. For those who feel stuck and are constantly searching for answers, the author teaches her readers how to stop wishing something good will happen and how to make it happen. She stresses that happiness is not about what happens in one's life, but one's attitude about what happens in one's life. This easy-to-read, casual, and often humorous book is rich with examples and advice that can transform unhappy lives in joyful adventures. Rudner provides a list of razor sharp Happiness Rules in the final pages of the book to be used as a happiness jump start every morning. Choose to Be Happy helps readers regain their self-esteem, overcome guilt, fears and worries, triumph over failure and frustration, and let go of past hurt and blame. Sadness is replaced with joy, hate turns into love, and negatives into positives. Readers discover their inner-beauty, purpose, and authentic selves.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Rima Rudner is the published author of The Complete Guide to Decorating Your Home as well as a co-author of Who Moved My Birthday? The Baby Boomer's Essential Guide to Anti-Aging. She has written many screenplays, sitcoms, stand-up comedy routines, and children's books. Her ghostwriting includes self-help books on health, diet and fitness, anti-aging, psychology, and relationships. She writes in an easy-to-read, casual, and humorous style. Rima has become a Happiness Coach for the many people who have become a part of her life. Having survived a major ski accident, spinal meningitis, bladder cancer, and much more, she knows how to turn life tragedies into learning experiences for us all. Living through literally dozens of tragedies has made her stronger and happier and gives her the credentials to teach others how to be happy in spite of any and all adversities.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Choose Inc Publishing (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0980109604
• ISBN-13: 978-0980109603
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #137,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rima Rudner - "Choose to be Happy", December 15, 2008

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Spencer A. Shiffman "3-Time Cancer Survivor" (Calabasas, Ca. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Choose To Be Happy: A Guide to Total Happiness (Paperback)

After battling cancer 3 times over a period of 22 years, and enduring a very difficult relationship recently, the most poignant reading and message comes from Rima Rudner. Straight forward, to the point and really showing how to overcome the negativity in these areas amongst life itself. I've read all of the top "self help" gurus, from Louise Hay, Wayne Dyer, Dale Carnegie et al. Rima lets you know how to deal with life, today in 2008 and for the rest of your life. Truly a must read!!

Spencer Shiffman - Calabasas, Ca.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intuitive and insightful, Rima Rudner wants you to join her by "Choosing to be Happy!", November 9, 2007

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I. P. King (Santa Barbara, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Choose to Be Happy: A Guide to Total Happiness (Paperback)

Rima Rudner's victory over past physical and emotional challenges gives her readers true faith and trust in her words on happiness. She clearly states how to embrace it, maintain it and "choose" happiness for a fullfilling life. Due to Ms. Rudner's wit, intuition, insight, straight-forward style of writing and love of people; we should all have a copy of her book on our shelf!
Paramabansa Yogananda; a great spiritual leader wrote: It does not matter whether or not one fully comprehends the day-to-day enigmas of life. What is important is to be resolute in the search for the True Happiness, the Joy that is the origin of one's being.
Ms Rudner's experiences have taught her this truth and we are fortunate that she is sharing her knowledge with us. A BIG THANK YOU!!!!

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Upbeat and accurate!!, November 7, 2007

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J. Fitzgerald - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Choose to Be Happy: A Guide to Total Happiness (Paperback)

This book was an eye opener for me. I did not quite realize how many unhappy people surround us. This book does not only identify the unhappiness in people, but offers a new outlook on life for many of us.

I loved her life story and how through positive thinking and the shedding of the "toxic" people in her life, she became the happy person she is now. Her willingness to share this with the world shows great unselfishness.

Everyone should read this book, because there is something for everyone in it, happy or unhappy!

I highly recommend it.