Robert A. Emmons

A very readable summary of various research findings about the practice of gratitude and how it can tremendously influence your life, happiness, and even longevity.

I wouldn't say Thanks! is particularly deep or insightful and it doesn't cover the 'scientific' aspect of gratitude and how it affects humanity etc. It uses a lot of the anecdotes, which I'm not fond of, though for a book on so subjective a subject there's little else to do.

As a Christian, I find it odd to say this, but for the kind of book this is, I was surprised by the emphasis on Christianity-related gratitude a little disconcerting--perhaps because it purported to be a scientific show more analysis. That's something I can see turning off a lot of readers.

The advice chapter, the last, could be useful to many, if it's followed. Again, not original or deep, but no bad either, and Emmons is a clear writer and easy to follow. show less

This is not just sweetness and light, it has real science to back up its claims that living in gratitude can change your life. He also presents practices to help you grow in your thinking. I am very grateful to have found this book. I will look for more like it to keep me on track.

A very readable summary of various research findings about the practice of gratitude and how it can tremendously influence your life, happiness, and even longevity.