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November 4th, 2009 by Michael Durkheimer

The Best Books on Positive Psychology, from happier.com and Amazon

In our Amazon store you can buy the books from our experts and other prominent minds in the field of positive psychology! Also, use the store to stay up to date with new releases as experts continue to discover groundbreaking findings in the science of happiness.

Here are 4 great books to start with:

Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment by Martin Seligman

Curious? Discovering the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life by Todd Kashdan

Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth by Ed Diener, Robert Biswas-Diener

Positivity: Groundbreaking Research reveals how to Embrace the Hidden Strength of Positive Emotions, Overcome negativity and Thrive by Barbara Fredrickson

Or try these others:

The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less by Barry Schwartz

The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom by Jonathan Haidt

Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment by Tal Ben-Shahar

A Primer in Positive Psychology by Christopher Peterson

The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want by Sonja Lyubomirsky

Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert

Here is a video of Martin Seligman talking about his favorite Positive Psychology books:

Come visit our Amazon store today!

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Comments

  1. Great list! I can’t wait to check out the ones I haven’t already read. :)

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  4. Doug Hensch says:

    Michael – Great list. Your eyes must be tired from all that reading :)

    I would add “Happier” and “Perfect” by Tal Ben-Shahar. Very practical, easy-to-read, and loaded with research-backed advice in layman’s terms.

    dh

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