The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life Saad Gad (2023)

Professor Gad Saad, author of the national bestseller The Parasitic Mind and host of The Saad Truth podcast, argues that happiness is not merely a changeable mood but a process we can pursue through basic principles known to humanity for millennia. Drawing on scientific studies, ancient philosophy and religion, and his personal experience as a refugee from war-torn Lebanon who became an academic celebrity, he explores happiness as something measurable and attainable. He explains how to live the life you want rather than the life others expect, why resilience is essential, why a career should have a higher purpose than a paycheck, and how variety, marriage, moderation and playfulness contribute to a fulfilling life. Lively, provocative, helpful and good-humored, this book presents eight secrets for leading the good life and shows why Saad has become a trusted source of advice for hundreds of thousands of people.