This book was voted as our first book to read and I will admit that I was slightly disapointed as it is not something I would typically read. But I was pleasently surprised. I ended up really enjoying the entire book and at times couldn't put it down. The author is interesting and really funny. It made for great discussion as it was full of information and thought provoking topics.

Visiting 9 of the "happiest" countries, Eric Weiner shares humorous as well as insightful observations. Some observations could be life-changing.

would give it 2.5 stars. Thought the idea behind the title of this book was great so was curious. The author travels to some of the world's most contented and uncontested places - what can we learn from the inhabitants of different cultures, and how changing your location can change your mood. he travels to India, Bhutan, Switzerland , Iceland. What i really wanted was the Cliff Note version of his book -- the stories that he thought were "related" were a little long and much for me