Stephanie Jane reviewed 59 seconds by Richard Wiseman
Some good advice
4 stars
Interesting self-help book that claims to offer life-changing advice, primarily through debunking the life changing advice that the self-help industry has been peddling for decades. I was intrigued by the premise when the book was published and so was delighted to get a copy via BookCrossing from this year's World Book Night stash.
I like how Wiseman explains the many scientific experiments he quotes and I was fascinated by the frequently bizarre studies that have been conducted into human behaviours. Each chapter addresses different aspects of life such as happiness, motivation, relationships and parenting. There is detailed information followed by a brief recap with quick exercises to try at home. These are all simple and practical, and it's fun to try them out. I was happy to see that several things I already do - such as spending money on experiences for treats rather than on stuff - were suggested. …
Interesting self-help book that claims to offer life-changing advice, primarily through debunking the life changing advice that the self-help industry has been peddling for decades. I was intrigued by the premise when the book was published and so was delighted to get a copy via BookCrossing from this year's World Book Night stash.
I like how Wiseman explains the many scientific experiments he quotes and I was fascinated by the frequently bizarre studies that have been conducted into human behaviours. Each chapter addresses different aspects of life such as happiness, motivation, relationships and parenting. There is detailed information followed by a brief recap with quick exercises to try at home. These are all simple and practical, and it's fun to try them out. I was happy to see that several things I already do - such as spending money on experiences for treats rather than on stuff - were suggested.
I'd highly recommend this book whether you want to improve your lot or if you're just interested in a not-too-intense look at current psychology thinking.
