- THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER -You can get happier. And getting there will be the
adventure of a lifetime. In Build the Life You Want Harvard Professor Arthur C. Brooks and
Oprah Winfrey invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness no matter how challenging
your circumstances. Combining their decades of experience studying happiness from every angle
they show you how to improve your life right now - instead of waiting for the outside world to
change. You will learn how to: - Manage your emotions so they no longer control your outlook
and behaviour - Turn life's inevitable difficulties and challenges into opportunities for
growth - Strengthen your family ties by managing your expectations and building trust - Create
and preserve deep and lasting friendships at any age - Develop an approach to work that fits
your life and brings satisfaction - Find your inner peace with a spiritual practice Build the
Life You Want introduces you to the cutting-edge science that can change your life in
understandable terms and with actionable strategies. Along the way Arthur and Oprah share
hard-earned wisdom from their own lives and careers. In every page your happiness skills will
grow and you will learn amazing information you can't wait to share with others. Build the
Life You Want is your blueprint for a better life.