I am reading Barbara Fredrickson’s Positivity
while writing an shameless easy plug as my Gratitude blog post for today. Here are a few quotes from noted experts in
the field of positive psychology.
Praise for
Positivity
"The first time
I heard Barb Fredrickson speak, the famous psychologist sitting next to me
said, "That's the real thing!" This book, like Barb, is the
"Real Thing:" It's the perfect blend of sound science and wise advice
on how to become happier. Barbara Fredrickson is the genius of the positive
psychology movement." —Martin E. P. Seligman, Ph.D., author of Authentic
Happiness
"Positivity is
positively wonderful! Barbara Fredrickson offers sure-fire methods for
transforming our lives from so-so to joyous. Highly recommended." —Daniel
Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence
"Positivity is
literally the feel good book of the year, providing a scientifically sound
prescription for joy, health, and creativity. Read one to two chapters daily as
needed or until grumpiness subsides." —Daniel Gilbert, Ph.D., professor of
psychology, Harvard University, Author of Stumbling on Happiness
"Written by one
of the most influential contributors to this new perspective in science,
Positivity provides a wonderful synthesis of what positive psychology has
accomplished in the first decade of its existence. It is full of deep insights
about human behavior, as well as useful suggestions for how to apply them in
everyday life. What is more, the book keeps you in suspense describing the
often convoluted process by which discoveries in science are made. In basic
research, the journey is often as important as reaching the destination; and
Professor Fredrickson is a wonderfully clear and helpful guide along the
journey." —Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Ph.D., Author of Flow
"Here at last,
from an eminent research psychologist, is the science that supports and informs
the power of positive thinking. And what a pleasure to read such lucid and
vividly illustrated prose."—David G. Myers, Ph.D., professor of
psychology, Hope College, and author of The Pursuit ofHappiness
I am grateful for library books, the stunning practical results of
research on positive psychology and for being much less depressed than how I
used to be.
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