Review of Happiness and Survival

Robert Andrew · Post by **Robert Andrew** » 21 Oct 2023, 07:10

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Happiness and Survival" by Bob Gebelein.]

5 out of 5 stars

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In Happiness and Survival, Bob Gebelein presents a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of life, happiness, and personal development. The author's courage to challenge conventional beliefs and embrace his own unique path to happiness is commendable. Gebelein's candid discussion of ego, spirituality, and psychotherapy offers a fresh perspective on self-improvement. His dedication to truth, rejection of warfare, and commitment to the greater good of humanity are admirable principles that have shaped his life. Through personal experiences, the author provides valuable insights into the benefits of psychotherapy and the importance of mental development. Gebelein's willingness to question established norms and offer an alternative view is a testament to his intellectual and philosophical depth, making the book a must-read for all readers.

I was engrossed as I followed the writer's philosophy on life and how he truly enjoyed happiness in life. By using his personal stories and the work of other psychologists, the author presented to his readers a philosophy that differed from the norm in the sense that it was not authoritative. The book highlighted the lessons the author had learned from his life experiences and how those experiences have made him realize that the path to happiness and the survival of the species, commonly accepted today, has not worked for him. Hence, there is a need to go beyond norms to discover what he feels is truly the right path.

I agree with the author on the need to withdraw from what is considered the norm in society to truly discover oneself and one's own personal philosophy of life. Through his personal stories, I learned a lot about the importance of dreams and the need to pay attention to the mental images that come to your subconscious mind.

I find several things interesting in the writings of the author. His views on matters like ego, physicalism, spirituality, etc., while differing from what is commonly acceptable in society today, provide readers with a fresh perspective on life's issues, challenging them to think differently rather than simply following the norm. He doesn't try to become an authority in his writing; instead, he encourages his readers to discover their own philosophy and not rely on society's definition of the norm.

There is nothing I dislike about this book. I must commend the author for his boldness and perseverance in ensuring that his philosophy is presented to the public. I also commend the editor because the book is exceptionally well-edited, with no errors to be found in it.

I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because of the numerous lessons it contains. I recommend that this book be added to the psychology curriculum in schools. Just as students study Aristotle, Freud, and Carl Jung, they should also learn about Bob Gebelein's theory on happiness and survival. Those who want to discover themselves should read this book as well.

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Miracle Oge Adaeze · Post by **Miracle Oge Adaeze** » 23 Oct 2023, 02:40

"I agree with the author on the need to withdraw from what is considered the norm in society to truly discover oneself and one's own personal philosophy of life." I also agree with this. It is a core element to living a happy life. Thank you for the review.

PETER VALERIAN · Post by **PETER VALERIAN** » 23 Oct 2023, 03:38

Very good piece of work. Great job, in deed.

Okeelala · Post by **Okeelala** » 23 Oct 2023, 07:45

This master peace book is perfect for a person to read and immediately recognise themselves it cqn help people relate feel understood and happy this a a hope for living a happy life its 5 out of 5

Cara Wilding · Post by **Cara Wilding** » 24 Oct 2023, 12:48

Robert Andrew wrote: ↑21 Oct 2023, 07:10 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Happiness and Survival" by Bob Gebelein.]

In Happiness and Survival, Bob Gebelein presents a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of life, happiness, and personal development. The author's courage to challenge conventional beliefs and embrace his own unique path to happiness is commendable. Gebelein's candid discussion of ego, spirituality, and psychotherapy offers a fresh perspective on self-improvement.

Hence, there is a need to go beyond norms to discover what he feels is truly the right path.

I agree with the author on the need to withdraw from what is considered the norm in society to truly discover oneself and one's own personal philosophy of life. Through his personal stories, I learned a lot about the importance of dreams and the need to pay attention to the mental images that come to your subconscious mind.

I recommend that this book be added to the psychology curriculum in schools. Just as students study Aristotle, Freud, and Carl Jung, they should also learn about Bob Gebelein's theory on happiness and survival. Those who want to discover themselves should read this book as well.

I think my first thought reading the title of this book is how does "survival" play into the overall concept? I'm also interested to learn what the author constitutes as "norms"...and how he subsequently was able to step away from them. The idea of withdrawing from the norm, reminds me of that feeling I get when I take a "break" from social media platforms. I'm a big fan of all things psychology and would agree that this book sounds like a good add to current curriculums. I very much enjoyed this review, thanks so much for sharing it!

Joseph Olivia · Post by **Joseph Olivia** » 15 Nov 2023, 06:37

Bob Gebelein's 'Happiness and Survival' is a thought-provoking exploration of life and personal development. His courage to challenge societal norms and encourage readers to seek their own path to happiness is commendable, offering a fresh perspective on self-improvement.

Post by **Veronica Hunter** » 19 Nov 2023, 21:58

“Happiness and Survival" by Bob Gebelein appears to be a thought-provoking exploration of life, happiness, and personal development. The author's courage in challenging conventional beliefs and offering an alternative perspective on self-improvement is commendable.

Maya K 8 · Post by **Maya K 8** » 20 Apr 2024, 05:16

"Happiness and survival" by Bob Gebelein is such a gem. It depicts how true happiness must feel and look like, uninfluenced by society standards. And I honestly love it especially with how social media has made people to fit in and not do what they know makes them happy. On a side note; everybody should read happiness and survival because our perspectives on how to live an elated live will alter forever!

Uma gupta · Post by **Uma gupta** » 20 Apr 2024, 05:31

This review excellently captures the essence of Gebelein's profound insights and unconventional approach to happiness and personal development. The recommendation to include it in school curriculums is insightful and adds to its value.

Anjana Savita · Post by **Anjana Savita** » 20 Apr 2024, 05:35

The review effectively conveys Gebelein's profound ideas on pleasure and personal growth, with a suggestion to incorporate it into school curricula.

Post by **Rebecca De Figueiredo** » 20 Apr 2024, 05:37

The reviewer has encapsulated the book well.. nicely written. The book is about us and how we deal with ourselves, our egos, our ambitions, our strengths and weaknesses. It is a self-help book including his standpoint on his faith.

Brian Ochaya · Post by **Brian Ochaya** » 20 Apr 2024, 05:44

I haven't yet read this book, but from an official reviews of the book I can tell that the book is pretty good and Worth reading. The reviewer over pronounced the words," ego, spirituality, and psychotherapy". This clearly shows that the book is a self-help tool to individual life. Thank for the good review.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 20 Apr 2024, 05:58

Dive into 'Happiness and Survival' by Bob Gebelein, a book challenging the norm and offering fresh perspectives on ego, spirituality, and psychotherapy. An enlightening read for those on a quest to discover their own paths to happiness outside societal conventions. Congratulations on being BOTD!

Prince Ekeoma · Post by **Prince Ekeoma** » 20 Apr 2024, 06:33

"Happiness and Survival" by Bob Gebelein. An interesting book talks about exploration of life, self improvement, happiness and personal development. The book also tells us about mental development. For you to be exceptional, you must go beyond the norms. Congrats on your #BOTD.

DUNCAN TSHEPANG MATHEBULA · Post by **DUNCAN TSHEPANG MATHEBULA** » 20 Apr 2024, 07:00

In Happiness and Survival, Bob Gebelein presents a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of life, happiness, and personal development. The author's courage to challenge conventional beliefs and embrace his own unique path to happiness is commendable.