Library Journal Review

This audio is a refined and reformulated extraction of key principles from the books in the "Art of Happiness" series, also co-written by the Dalai Lama and psychiatrist Cutler. Five sections highlight the concepts essential to achieving happiness: purpose, warmth and compassion, suffering, the overcoming of obstacles, and a spiritual life. The narration by Linda Emond (www.lindaemond.com) and Dion Graham (see Behind the Mike, LJ 11/1/09), both of whom have extensive stage, film, and TV acting experience, soothes and lulls while still educating. The recording's brevity is perfect for the subject-one hour is long enough to allow for reflection while short enough to provide breathing room for the mind. For self-help, philosophy, and religion collections.-J. Sara Paulk, Wythe-Grayson Regional Lib., Independence, VA (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.