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jens_book_nook's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.0
mrbrownsays's review against another edition
1.0
I wasn't in a good place when I read this so it may be a bit unfair. I found this book very easy to ignore and was not made to feel passionate in any way. That is a shame as it is clearly a book about Mo, his love for his son and his ability to deal with grief. I do think that Mo approached that subject maturely and sensibly.
I disagree with his conclusions and found his arguments around religion frankly ignorant. It is like he hasn't read any of the key philosophers on this issue and is prepared to fall into every trap. It was this last chapter or two that made me angry enough to write a review. Wish I hadn't listened to it, I only finished it as it was a recommendation from a friend.
I disagree with his conclusions and found his arguments around religion frankly ignorant. It is like he hasn't read any of the key philosophers on this issue and is prepared to fall into every trap. It was this last chapter or two that made me angry enough to write a review. Wish I hadn't listened to it, I only finished it as it was a recommendation from a friend.
libroscdv's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Me alegro muchísimo de haberlo vuelto a empezar y haberlo terminado.
Es un libro que abandoné en el 30% porque creo que no era el momento de leerlo, pero que en la segunda lectura que me ha parecido de lo más fascinante.
La teoría del algoritmo, la historia personal del autor y cómo las dos se unen en la explicación es una maravilla (aunque es cierto que hay momentos que quizá se pasa un poco de frenada, para mi gusto).
En cualquier caso, es un libro inspirador y positivo, algo que nos hace realmente falta hoy en día.
Es un libro que abandoné en el 30% porque creo que no era el momento de leerlo, pero que en la segunda lectura que me ha parecido de lo más fascinante.
La teoría del algoritmo, la historia personal del autor y cómo las dos se unen en la explicación es una maravilla (aunque es cierto que hay momentos que quizá se pasa un poco de frenada, para mi gusto).
En cualquier caso, es un libro inspirador y positivo, algo que nos hace realmente falta hoy en día.
abaugher's review against another edition
5.0
I may have to audio-read this more than once to remember how to be happy. Lots of information in it, love the narrator.
sharonus's review against another edition
For a book called Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy with a bunch of formulas on the cover, this was much more spiritual and philosophical then I expected. I quit after he started discussing what happens to "you" after you die and are separated from your physical form.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Child death
aryarlen's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
taylou's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
reflective
3.0
Mostly enjoyed this but the last part felt like it didn't "solve for happy" and instead pondered if there is a God or if everything is random. I enjoyed the earlier parts which explored not looking for happiness in things like work etc