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Happiness
Douglas A. Smith · 2014
60/100
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Smith's business background gives this a lived-in, personal feel, and the past/future/present framework is easy to remember. It just doesn't carry the research depth of the stronger happiness titles out there, so think of it as one executive's honest reflections rather than a definitive guide.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety85
Substance / usefulness60
Craft & writing62
Originality55
Evidence & accuracy58
Hype vs delivers60
Age-fit75
Human-eye read60
Penny’s verdict60
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