The Happy Brain: The Science of Where Happiness Comes From, and Why
By (Author) Dean Burnett
Guardian Faber Publishing
Guardian Faber Publishing
6th May 2019
4th April 2019
Main
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Neurosciences
Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology
158
Paperback
352
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 21mm
292g
Do you want to be happy
If so - read on. This book has all the answers.*
In The Happy Brain, neuroscientist Dean Burnett delves deep into the inner workings of our minds to explore some fundamental questions about happiness. For starters: what does it actually mean to be happy Where does it come from And is there a secret to making it last forever
In his research into these questions - and many more besides - Burnett unravels our complex internal lives to reveal the often surprising truth behind what makes us tick. From whether happiness really begins at home (spoiler alert: yes - sort of) to what love, sex, friendship, wealth, laughter and success actually do to our brains, this book offers a uniquely entertaining insight into what it means to be human.
* Not really. Sorry. But it does have some very interesting questions, and at least the occasional answer.
Dean Burnett is a neuroscientist, blogger, sometimes-comedian and author. He is 35 and lives in Cardiff. He is currently a lecturer/tutor at the Cardiff University Centre for Medical Education. His first book, The Idiot Brain, was an international bestseller published in over 20 countries. His 'Brain Flapping' blog is the most read on the Guardian science network, with over 15 million views since 2012.