The father of the new science of positive psychology, and author of Authentic Happiness, draws on more than 20 years of clinical research to demonstrate how optimism enhances our quality of life, and how anyone can learn to practice it.

Offering many simple techniques, Dr. Seligman explains how to break an “I—give-up” habit, develop a more constructive explanatory style for interpreting your behavior, and experience the benefits of a more positive interior dialogue. These skills can help break up depression, boost your immune system, better develop your potential, and make you happier.

With generous additional advice on how to encourage optimistic behavior at school, at work, and in children, Learned Optimism is both profound and practical (and valuable) for every phase of life.