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The 7 Secrets of Happiness
- An Optimist’s Journey
- Narrated by: Raymond Scully
- Length: 1 hr and 58 mins
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Summary
Lovable British comedian Gyles Brandreth’s look at the pursuit of happiness and why it matters - refreshingly free of wishy-washy, feel-good mumbo-jumbo and full of straightforward, down-to-earth guidance.
On June 17, 2013, Gyles Brandreth delivered the Baggs Memorial Lecture at the University of Birmingham - an annual conference on the theme of happiness and how it can be achieved. His speech was met with thunderous applause and a widespread demand to know more about the secrets of being happy, so he set about writing this poignant book of truths, sprinkled with British wit and humor throughout.
With extensive research backing him, Brandreth travels the world over and meets numerous luminary figures, asking the questions: What is happiness? Who gets to be happy? For the Queen of Denmark, it is finding happiness in routine; for Sheikh Raschid al Maktoum, it is the certainty of being confident in yourself when others doubt you; for Rod Stewart, it is taking pleasure in the simple things.
Through fascinating anecdotes by the likes of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and renowned psychiatrist Dr. Anthony Clare, Brandreth explains why you need to know the seven secrets of happiness and why you need them now. “Gyles Brandreth has access to the secrets of the human heart.” (The Times (London)). “How the Queen, Rod Stewart and Andrew Marr’s brave fightback can teach you to be happy.” (Daily Mail).
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- sue dobson
- 21-05-18
Good advice
gyles and dr claret are full of very useful words.
I am going to be positive
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-12-23
Awful choice of narrator
As a Gyles Brandreth book, you expect some mild humour and an interesting account. It has this, but is hugely spoilt by having an American narrator who doesn't have Brandreth's brilliant joie de vivre in his voice. He can't pronounce nearly all the British place-names referred to in the book which makes it painful listening. 'Birm-ing-Ham' is referred to more than once, along with 'Nor-which'. It would be so much better in Brandreth's own voice or at least an English narrator. Audible, please consider this in future!
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- Mrs. Ann M. Mcmahon
- 07-11-22
Short and Sweet
A text for our self-absorbed times, if ever there was one! Would have benefited greatly, however, from being read by the author.
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- Princess 2
- 15-04-24
Enjoyed this book, thank you Gyles.
Disappointed that you didn't read it yourself, but enjoyed it all the same. I will make some very necessary changes in my life.
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- anon
- 12-04-20
Uplifting
There is so many self help books available on the market . This one explains in quite simple terms how to be happy . It’s a lovely read with interesting stories from GBs live . Highly recommend.
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- K. M. Wright
- 06-08-23
Disappointing
Brandreth is usually witty, and often unexpected but this was dull, dreary with nothing of any note.
The narration was grim - an American who read the BBC radio programme, Round the Horne with Kenneth Horne, as Round Home. Ugh. And pronounced Norwich as an American would, Norwitch. There were probably more problems. Surely Audible or whoever produces these should do better.
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- Chris F
- 27-03-15
Change the Narrator NOW!
What made the experience of listening to The 7 Secrets of Happiness the most enjoyable?
Some charming, funny and intelligent content here but delivered in completely the wrong accent. Gyles is known for his accent and should have been used to narrate his book.
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- Carrie
- 25-03-24
Powerful
I was expecting Giles himself to narrate the book and for me I think it would have had more impact, as he has a distinct and engaging manner.
I have heard him speak about the 7 secrets of happiness on telly, and he does this so well. perhaps he will record in the future??.
That said I would thoroughly encourage anyone to purchase . It makes perfect sense. A short read or listen , but has impact.
As the author said the seven secrets are simple but can be difficult to achieve , but I can see the difference that trying to achieve them would make . Would recommend this book!
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- Aimee Allsopp
- 19-01-18
Don't bother
I listen to the guy who wrote this book on London BBC. And he was excellent I'm really not sure why they didn't get Giles to actually write the book. As you make me very excited to Byatt but on reading the book/listening to the bookit was probably one of the worst self improvement books I've ever read.
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