Though all Dr. Marty Seligman's books are exceptional, his newest book, "The Hope Circuit" blew my socks off! Truly, I have never read a book packed with so much warmth, sincerity and self-disclosure. Autobiographical wisdom, depth, and so much more.
This is not an ordinary book. It is a rare, exceptional treasure chest of learning from a man whose creative, diverse brilliance will inspire you to ignite your own person growth and well-being. A colorfully textured, multifarious, uniquely readable book, this gem
invites you to open your own heart and soul to peek inside the mind of a talented, gifted genius. To explore his roller coaster path through life. His humanity and humility, despite his life-long scholarly achievements, will fascinate you.
Seligman's personal, professional, and often poignant journey will amaze and delight you. He writes with true blue, edgy honesty and integrity. From a distance, I thought I "knew" and cherished this role-model-man. Was I in for a fantastic pleasant surprise!
While reading his engaging book, this treasure chest of truth and vulnerable openness, I realized I had only "known" him from his acclaimed academic writings, his tell-it-like-it-is morph from learned helplessness to learned optimism tenure as President of the American Psychological Association, and his forward-thinking creation of the Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) degree at the University of Pennsylvania. But his writing and academic acumen only scratch the surface of the real-deal Seligman, the man, you are inspired by in his new book.
This shining star book gave me astonishing answers to questions I would never have thought to ask. Truly illuminating. Raw. Pithy. This book is a masterpiece of his memories. And not all of them are success stories. Seligman gifts you with survival strategies from which you will undoubtedly learn. His rocky road to fame came with many scrapes, bruises and few nasty, undeserved slashes. People who unfairly tried to knock him off a positive psychology pedestal he never wanted to be on in the first place. But this is a man who never quit his life's mission to make a difference. To say he has thrived regardless of his opponents is an understatement.
Humor, pathos and love. Riveting, too, this book is a tapestry of story-telling at its best! I especially loved his family stories. His love for his wife and children. His daughter Nikki story is my favorite. A very famous man pausing to listen to his little girl, really listen...and then to commit to changing his entire life. And he did! He purposefully transformed his identity as a self-proclaimed grouch to one as a positive thinker. Guts, not glory. It doesn't get better than that in my book.
This book also blesses you with more easily recognizable positive emotions, engagement, positive relationships, meaning, and accomplishment (PERMA). Add a great big dollops of overall flourishing and well-being, too!
When I closed the book, I enthusiastically yelled, "Wow!" I had pre-ordered it with great anticipation, but never in my wildest dreams did I think this book would be such a richly personal as well as professional jaw-dropping, eye-opening blissful read. I took two days to read it. I swear I wore out the underlining feature on my ipad2. I kept re-reading the underling and had to use my self-regulation character strength to keep reading forward. I enjoyed it as much, if not more, the second reading.
As a Positive Psychology coach and clinical psychologist, I have especially enjoyed and appreciated following Renaissance Man Seligman's phenomenal reputation as the primary Father of Positive Psychology. My psychology book shelves proudly hold every book Seligman has written throughout his brilliant virtuous career. I have happily read his books, and I treasure them all. He has long been my north star for helping my clients as well as myself joyfully learn how to live The Good Life.
But his latest book has rocked my world!
"The Hope Circuit" receives my gold medal. Make that platinum. Seligman's candidly cool book, I wholeheartedly believe, will become an enjoyable must-read milestone in the history of psychology. His writing artistry makes psychology come alive. What a powerful academic and personally remarkable legacy! Gift this book to yourself and everyone you love. I bet it will blow your mind the way it did mine.
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