Flourish

What is it about?

Flourish follows from Seligman’s popular Authentic Happiness book and takes more of a macro development view of positive psychology practice. Flourish looks at the elements to create a well-lived life. This includes positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning and accomplishment. Seligman explains the concepts by telling stories about the history of positive psychology – its foundations and evolution. This is less of a how-to book and more about an overview of Seligman’s career.

Why should I read it?

This book is a good complement to Authentic Happiness. It is best read by those who understand the field of positive psychology because a lot of the detail addresses Seligman’s research work. Students studying positive psychology should read this book.

Is it a challenging read?

It’s a steady read written in a conversational tone.