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Build the Life You Want

Written by: Arthur C. Brooks,Oprah Winfrey
Narrated by: Arthur C. Brooks,Oprah Winfrey
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You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of your lifetime.

In Build the Life You Want, Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness no matter how challenging your circumstances. Drawing on cutting-edge science and their years of helping people translate ideas into action, they show you how to improve your life right now instead of waiting for the outside world to change.

With insight, compassion, and hope, Brooks and Winfrey reveal how the tools of emotional self-management can change your life―immediately. They recommend practical, research-based practices to build the four pillars of happiness: family, friendship, work, and faith. And along the way, they share hard-earned wisdom from their own lives and careers as well as the witness of regular people whose lives are joyful despite setbacks and hardship.

Equipped with the tools of emotional self-management and ready to build your four pillars, you can take control of your present and future rather than hoping and waiting for your circumstances to improve. Build the Life You Want is your blueprint for a better life.

©2023 Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey (P)2023 Penguin Audio

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Boring

The subject is presented in a dry, facts based way that I don’t find engaging or entertaining.

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  • TIM
  • 2023-09-22

Good Content but Nothing New

I’ll preface this by saying my review is going to be most relevant for those veracious consumers of positive psychology + personal development material. If you are, then you’ll find few new concepts shared here. Certainly some differing approaches which I enjoyed.

If this is your first exploration in the personal development space - I highly recommend this.

Narration is primarily Brooks with a couple of section with Oprah. Always nice to hear her voice.

Enjoy!

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Not worth it

This book is extremely boring .It doesn’t give good examples .I am really disappointed in the book overall.

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  • Zoe
  • 2023-09-18

Easy listen, left wanting more!

Captivating and motivating. Narrated in such a great manner, perfect for listening to while doing housework or a commute. Practical advice, actionable steps and little reminders.

It was really good at balancing inspiration with the practicality of every day life.

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Sherbear

Thank you for SHARING your knowledge and helping people you’ll never meet become happier in their lives. The ripple effect of being happier is contagious. Loved the book and plan on sharing the Love.

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  • Indigo
  • 2023-09-13

You already know all of this

Disappointing use of a credit. If you might benefit from having someone tell you to use caution picking a mate, you should do less cell phone time, and be kind in your disagreements, this book is for you.
Narrator has a nice voice. Of course Oprah has a beautiful voice.
Might be for you, not so much for me.

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  • C. Blase
  • 2023-09-14

So basic not worth reading

Long on analysis, short on actionable steps. I like Arthur Brooks so I read it. Really disappointed for someone that has made a career of this. I have found Oprah recommends a lot of half ass books so not sure what that’s about?

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2023-09-17

Insightful with science to back it up

I really enjoyed this book. There were new and interesting insights that I will apply to my everyday life. I liked that the author used researched based knowledge to support the premis of the book, not just opinion. I not only listened to it, I'm buying the hard copy to go back and highlight portions I wish to try incorporating into my life. I'm also recommending this book to family members that may find it helpful.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2023-09-16

My New Bible!

I LOVE this book—it’s the most helpful I’ve ever had. Different strokes for different follks I guess.

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  • J. F. C.
  • 2023-09-16

Great read with broad discussion and practical insights

This is an interesting book that pulls from research across disciplines in a way that is thoughtful and digestible

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  • Jennifer Ramsey
  • 2023-09-14

High Expectations

I was expecting more.
Insight on life was not very impacting.
I think I will listen again, maybe I missed something.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2023-09-18

So basic you think you should know it but you don’t. Or don’t practice it

Quick read. Helpful reminder if you were already aware. Worthy of your time. I suspect you gain depending on where you are in life. I can see myself listening again in the future. Given the state of our society, learning to not take things personal or manage our emotions might be the solution to more than just happiness. Enjoy. Be open. Be kind.

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  • V. Louise Curtis
  • 2023-09-17

Happiness is returning this book

The information here could be an article not a whole book. Boredom crept in after the introduction and I gave up listening. I deleted the audiobook from my library, made some tea & am outside enjoying a gorgeous fall day with my little dog.

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  • Terri Anderson
  • 2023-09-19

Long but so worth the journey!

So we’ll laid out and told. Oprah adds her support along the way. Please finish this book. It is so worth the time it takes, to get the full message.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2023-09-19

This book is about my family, friends, and me

I am listening to this book for a second time! I find it extremely valuable. The practices don’t cost anything other than my commitment to put them into action. I am hoping family and friends will join me for my second reading!

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