Happiness Is a Choice

by Barry Neil Kaufman

Overview

"Barry very explicity reveals the options and choices we can all make to find the road to happiness."
BERNIE SIEGEL, M.D.
Author of LOVE, MEDICINE AND MIRACLES
Barry Neil Kaufman, therapist, author, motivational speaker, and founder of the Option Institute shows you how you can use the traits of happy people to change your life quickly, and easily. His shortcuts to happiness include: making happiness the priority; accepting your personal authenticity, the freedom to be yourself; learning to discard regrets about the past and worries about the future, and so much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780449907993
Publisher:	Random House Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/03/1994
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	643,078
Product dimensions:	4.94(w) x 6.45(h) x 0.51(d)

About the Author

Barry Neil Kaufman teaches a uniquely self-accepting and empowering process (The Option Process®), which has both educational and therapeutic applications. He and his wife, Samahria, are co-founders and co-directors of The Option Institute and Fellowship, which offers programs for people either challenged by adversity or trying to improve the quality of their lives. The Kaufmans, with their staff, also counsel individuals, couples, and families. Additionally, Mr. Kaufman lectures at universities, presents motivational talks, guides workshops and seminars, and has appeared in mass media throughout the country.

Read an Excerpt

Years ago, following the publication of my first book about the uplifting journey my family took to heal our special child (once neurologically impaired and dysfunctioning), I spoke with a man who had written quite a different saga. He documented what he experienced as the difficult and damning reality of parenting a “less-than-perfect” youngster. He declared without apology that he hated people like me.
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What People are Saying About This

Lou Holtz

We are all players in the game of life...and this book shows how to be a winner. Barry Neil Kaufman's new book champions making the choice to believe in ourselves, to have a positive attitude, to be hopeful and to seize the power of loving ourselves and others.

Jesse Stoff M.D.

Within these pages Kaufman unfolds a precious secret for attaining happiness and leading a more meaningful, joyful life...A wonderfully wise, warm and insightful book that is sure to reward those who read it with a richer, more balanced life.

Bernie Siegel M. D.

I have long admired the work of Barry and Samahria Kaufman. Happiness Is a Choice is an excellent book, simple and effective for all.

O. Carl Simonton M.D.

A great gift to anyone who reads it! I have personally benefited tremendously, and I recommend

Happiness Is A Choice highly.

Coretta Scott King

Barry Neil Kaufman has written a moving exploration of the healing power of compassion and caring. Happiness Is A Choice affirms the unlimited potential of the human spirit and offers hope to those who have been challenged by adversity.

Gerald G. Jampolsky M. D.

A superb book written with the greatest of compassion and sensitivity.

Father John Catoir

For those who sincerely want to follow the supreme law of love, Barry Kaufman's book provides an unexpected blueprint to selfless living.

Harold S. Kushner

Not only a wise book, but a liberating one.

Ken Dychtwald Ph.D.

This book really delivers! A not-to-be-missed resource and guide for anyone who wants a happier life.