The history of the search for happiness is one of philosophical discussion going back to ancient times. Many philosophers have had views on happiness from at least the Greek's time.

The pursuit of happiness is even written into the U.S. Declaration of Independence as a right of every individual.

Many wise persons belief that an individual's search for true happiness should be the highest goal in one's life.

In this book we review the history of the search for happiness.

This is followed by trying to define what happiness is—and is not.

Then there are several Chapters on illusions in our lives and how these impeded finding true happiness.

Finally, a spiritual approach is provided to help the reader in their own search for true happiness.