Build the Life You Want
The Art and Science of Getting Happier
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Narrated by:
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Arthur C. Brooks
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Oprah Winfrey
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Written by:
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Arthur C. Brooks
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Oprah Winfrey
About this listen
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
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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- Lee-Ann
- 2023-10-16
Good advice but not very engaging
I don’t know who the intended audience could be for this book. It doesn’t deeply cover any topics and is more of an introduction to wellbeing theory. Oprah had a few paragraphs but nothing substantial.
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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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- Karen M
- 2023-09-28
Too much technical information
I found this audio book to be quite boring to listen to. There's way too much technical stuff about your brain and doesn't really put it into layman's terms for easy understanding.
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- Anonymous User
- 2024-09-25
Couldn’t stop listening
It was easy to follow with great examples. It’s absolutely one of the best books I’ve listened to.
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- Goli
- 2025-01-30
Nothing new to offer
I read more than a third of the book and decided that it doesn’t offer anything new. The book repeats what has been written in many other books that summarize the positive psychology research. True to the principles of positive psychology, the book does not consider the role of the environment or historical factors such as trauma and solely focuses on forcing oneself to behave in certain ways and think positively even if it doesn’t feel natural.
These ideas could be harmful because they blame the individual for being unhappy and could discourage them from pursuing better life conditions.
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- Jonny Staub
- 2023-10-12
Not my favorite
I was really hoping Oprah would voice the audiobook. I found the content hard to follow. I’m sure in paperback it might be easier? It does have useful information but requires a great deal of focus to retain.
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- Tom
- 2023-12-06
It's starts with you and ends with you loving yourself to do the work
I enjoyed it, it has a lot homework pieces, a good amount of science data and should be done in way that gives you space and time to do so practical and rehearsals.
I believe you don't have to have a ton of free time to work on it as well.. give it plenty of space to make it habitual.
your a work in progress.. ❤️
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- 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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- Jonathan
- 2024-03-07
A good foundation
This book will lay out a good foundation to build your life and happiness.
I loved the fact that it is based on our current scientific knowledge
May the authors be blessed
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- sherrie
- 2023-09-15
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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