The Way To Happiness (English) [Paperback]

L. Ron Hubbard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2007

True joy and happiness are valuable. If one does not survive, no joy and no happiness are obtainable. Trying to survive in a chaotic, dishonest and generally immoral society is difficult. Any individual or group seeks to obtain from life what pleasure and freedom from pain that they can. Your own survival can be threatened by the bad actions of others around you.

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About the Author

L. Ron Hubbard is the founder of Scientology. He has described his philosophies in more than 5,000 writings, including dozens of books, and three thousand tape recorded lectures. Those who regularly employ his teachings to improve themselves and help their fellows come from all walks of life. The universal acclaim for the man — including thousands of awards and recognitions from individuals and groups and the unprecedented popularity of his works among all people — is but one indicator of the effectiveness of his technologies. More importantly, there are millions of people around the world who consider they have no greater friend.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 16 and up
  
• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Bridge Publications, Inc. (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599700530
• ISBN-13: 978-1599700533
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #648,716 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #69 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Other Practices > Scientology

More About the Author

With 19 New York Times bestsellers and more than 230 million copies of his works in circulation, L. Ron Hubbard is among the most acclaimed and widely read authors of our time. As a leading light of American Pulp Fiction through the 1930s and '40s, he is further among the most influential authors of the modern age. Indeed, from Ray Bradbury to Stephen King, there is scarcely a master of imaginative tales who has not paid tribute to L. Ron Hubbard.

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8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for kids, March 1, 2010

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Betsy Poulin (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Way to Happiness: A Common Sense Guide to Better Living (Hardcover)

I used this book when raising my daughter. It's a simple non-denominational code of ethics - very logical; something you would think everyone should or does know. But - the world isn't in very good shape right now, so these simple concepts are obviously not being used by enough people. I wanted my daughter to have something she could understand that made sense and gave her stable points to view things from. She loved it. You can tell someone - "Don't Steal" - everyone knows that.. but do they understand what happens when you do? What are the personal consequences of it? If one truly understands that, it goes beyond some "order" by an adult - and becomes a concept my daughter could fully understand and think with. With that she could personally make the decision for herself. That was 18 years ago. I now have a grown daughter who is incredibly ethical, responsible and very very happy. So am I.

19 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great common sense moral guide!, July 15, 2001

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Jane James "homeschoolmum" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Way To Happiness: A Common Sense Guide to Better Living (Hardcover)

This book is really wonderful, in that it provides what is lacking in today's nonreligious culture. This moral code is up-to-date, and the concepts will not become outdated. "Do not tell harmful lies", "be faithful to your sexual partner" and "try to treat others as you would like to be treated" are codes that we can live with, despite the culture we live in!

I recommend this book to anyone.

1.0 out of 5 stars 21 moral precepts, January 17, 2012

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J. Murdoch (London, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Way to Happiness: A Common Sense Guide to Better Living (Hardcover)

This book includes a non-religious moral code based purely on common sense.

I didn't find it very useful as I already know that murder is wrong. This isn't really a 'guide'. It's more like an advertisement for a series of self-help 'courses'.

Whilst I didn't find this book useful, it may be of benefit to people.