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Inspirational autobiography promotes happiness

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Rebecca Cicione

Autobiographical New York Times bestseller, “The Happiness Project” by Gretchen Rubin, examines the pursuit of happiness. Inspired by the realization, “The days are long, but the years are short,” and that “Time is passing, and I’m not focusing enough on the things that really matter”  were the roots of her book.

Rubin wasn’t unhappy, but she wanted to improve her life. “The Happiness Project” is a rare book that explores a topic widely undervalued today.

Rubin weaves together philosophy, scientific research, history, analysis and real-life experiences as she explains what helped her to find simple happiness. She quotes from  Thoreau to Oprah and recounts experiences of dealing with family.

Rubin encourages readers to follow in her footsteps and says that it is never too late.  She gives tips and a guide at the back of the book.  Rubin further encourages people through her blog where they share experiences and challenges with their own happiness projects. Each month, Rubin dedicates a specific subject such as family, relationships and habits as they relate to happiness.Thousands of blogs across America have followed Rubin’s example.

Rubin is able to define happiness via her experiences that anyone can understand. This inspirational book is recommended for anyone who is looking for a different perspective and improvement in life.

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Megan Tang, the editor of the Ka Leo, is a member of the YWCA Young Women's Network, National Honor Society and vice-president of the Soroptimist Club. She enjoys watching and making movies. She aspires to be a film director and the first Asian woman to win an Oscar for best director.
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