All in all, I agree with the general premise of this book (the more you have doesn't make you more happy/satisfied). I have been interested in leadingAll in all, I agree with the general premise of this book (the more you have doesn't make you more happy/satisfied). I have been interested in leading a more minimalist, frugal, sustainable lifestyle and this book was recommended, probably from a blogger but I can't remember who.
This book was not what I expected. I actually expected it to be more like the last 3rd of it (which is the only part I really enjoyed). The first 2/3rds where very research/psychology heavy. I have a research background so I did not necessarily mind that but a lot of it was Kasser's teams studies or studies he was mentioning that were not cited properly in the end notes. The tables and graphs were helpful but at times the book dragged on.
It was a relatively short book (in length) but if you are not into research papers/style writing, then this book probably isn't for you.
It is quite unfortunate that this is how I kicked off my reading for 2020 (why could't I have finished Little Women first???). This was the book selecIt is quite unfortunate that this is how I kicked off my reading for 2020 (why could't I have finished Little Women first???). This was the book selected for my book club. I had previously never heard of Jenny Lawson and after reading this I now know why. Anyone remember Tucker Max? Jenny Lawson reminds me of a female Tucker Max only her stories aren't about her sexual escapades but she does say vagina a lot. She is very vulgar (and repetitive) and it gets exhausting. As for the writing style, apparently she is a famous blogger and this book was written just as if it were multiple blog posts smashed together. I couldn't stand it. She is not only a fan of postscripts but she also likes to talk about her editor and include editor notes. It was extremely annoying.
Maybe if this was 10 years ago I might have enjoyed it more? Upon reviewing my Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ shelves, I did rate "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell" and "Assholes Finish First" 3 stars so its possible. At this stage in my life I just did not find it that funny. I chuckled 3 or 4 times throughout the whole 318 pages and couldn't wait to be done with it. Had it not have been a book club book, I might not have bothered to waste my time finishing it. I am grateful that I loaned this book from the library instead of spending my money on it and I most definitely will not be reading the second book....more
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