How to be a Happy Human
- Author
- Andrew Copson
- Narrator
- TBD
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Publish Date
- 19 November 2026
- Run Time
- 5 hours
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
'No mysticism, no easy answers - just honest, evidence-based wisdom about how to be happy. Exactly what you'd expect from Andrew, and exactly what we need.' JIM AL-KHALILI
'Funny, wise, practical, useful.' DAN SNOW
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A practical guide to humanism featuring seven simple steps to lead a happier life.
In all the chaos of modern life it can be hard to find time to focus on happiness. Balancing work, relationships and families can feel like an impossible task and without the right tools, feelings of stress and overwhelm can begin to surface. But the humanist way of life offers a transformative way forward.
In How to Be a Happy Human, Andrew Copson shares insights he's learnt from leading a humanist life, offering practical guidance to help you feel happier and live better. Using seven simple rules for living well, you'll learn how to find happiness in everyday life from the wisdom of ancient and modern humanist thinkers.
Whether you're in need of comfort, inspiration or to find some calm amongst the chaos, How to be a Happy Human can guide you to find your joy so you can find your purpose and create order in your daily life.
Critics Review
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Andrew Copson has written the friendliest philosophy book I've ever read. It's like a long lunch with your cleverest, kindest friend.
Sandi Toksvig
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A generous, inspiring book about how to be good and feel good without kidding yourself. I adored it.
Tim Minchin
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Funny, wise, practical, useful. For the pub not the pulpit; for your friends, not your followers.
Dan Snow
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No mysticism, no easy answers - just honest, evidence-based wisdom about how to be happy . . . Exactly what we need.
Jim Al-Khalili
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I've read a lot of books that promise to change how you think. This is one of the few that actually did.
JANET ELLIS
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Details
- Author
- Andrew Copson
- Narrator
- TBD
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Release Date
- 19 November 2026
- ISBN
- 9781405559256
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Genre
- Popular philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy, Humanist and secular alternatives to religion
Synopsis
<b>'A generous, inspiring book about how to be good and feel good without kidding yourself. I adored it.' TIM MINCHIN</b><br><b></b><br><b>'No mysticism, no easy answers - just honest, evidence-based wisdom about how to be happy. Exactly what you'd expect from Andrew, and exactly what we need.' JIM AL-KHALILI</b><br><br><b>'Funny, wise, practical, useful.' DAN SNOW</b><br>_______________________________<br><br><b>A practical guide to humanism featuring seven simple steps to lead a happier life.</b><br><b></b><br>In all the chaos of modern life it can be hard to find time to focus on happiness. Balancing work, relationships and families can feel like an impossible task and without the right tools, feelings of stress and overwhelm can begin to surface. But the humanist way of life offers a transformative way forward.<br><br>In <i>How to Be a Happy Human</i>, Andrew Copson shares insights he's learnt from leading a humanist life, offering practical guidance to help you feel happier and live better. Using seven simple rules for living well, you'll learn how to find happiness in everyday life from the wisdom of ancient and modern humanist thinkers. <br><br>Whether you're in need of comfort, inspiration or to find some calm amongst the chaos, <i>How to be a Happy Human</i> can guide you to find your joy so you can find your purpose and create order in your daily life.
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