Dr. Christopher Peterson, award-winning Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan, is among the world’s 100 most widely cited psychologists over the past twenty years and is one of the founding fathers of positive psychology.

Peterson’s book gives a comprehensive and compelling overview on positive psychology, essentially the scientific study of what goes right in life and how we can use these insights to help all of us live the good life. This ‘bible’ of positive psychology offers an excellent mix of theory, case studies, exercises and resources for further exploration. Make sure you read his footnotes – they are pearls of insight and full of personal anecdotes – many have caused me to break out in loud laughter, regardless of where I was.