Better Than Chocolate: 50 Proven Ways to Feel Happier (Hardcover)

by Siimon Reynolds (Author) "When I first heard of this technique I was struck by its simplicity..." (more)
Key Phrases: Positive Psychology

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Product Description
What could possibly be better than chocolate? How about good health, self-acceptance, loving relationships, freedom from fear and guilt, and a clear sense of purpose in life. In BETTER THAN CHOCOLATE, happy guy Siimon Reynolds offers 50 bites of advice guaranteed to boost one’s mood instead of one’s blood sugar. From Taoism to Psycho-Cyberkinetics, this compact book contains a sum-mary of almost every major current theory about happiness. With buoyant, lighthearted drawings that illustrate these beatific lessons, this delightful little volume is sweeter than a candy bar baked into a brownie and dipped in hot fudgeand a helluva lot better for you.

From the Publisher
*Describes 50 tried-and-tested ways to feel happier, each with a simple, lighthearted illustration.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580086578
• ISBN-13: 978-1580086578
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #595,624 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Succinct, Inspiring with Beautiful Illustrations, March 17, 2005

By	Tania Winston - See all my reviews

I found "Better than Chocolate" an exceptionally inspiring book. It's so easy to read and 'digest'. The illustrations are really beautiful too.

The author, Siimon Reynolds, has obviously done a lot of research (and lists a pretty extensive recommended reading) to succinctly write the 50 or so tips.

By following even just a couple of the tips, to start with anyway, I genuinely found myself feeling happier. I particularly liked the "4 Magic Personality Traits" and "Focus on Happiness" tips best. If only I had had this book earlier! "Better than Chocolate" is filled with great ideas to help you feel happier.

This is a book you read and re-read.

I highly recommend it and it makes a fabulous gift too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, and with Gorgeous illustrations!!!, May 2, 2005

By	Elizabeth Ignacio MD - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In these hectic days, this book is a nice and thoughtful respite. And the illustrations! One word...Wow!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! The illustrations make this book! , May 31, 2005

By	J. Worley - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great gift book; cool concepts; the illustrations pull it all together seamlessly. Would like to see more about the illustrator.