While teaching my happiness class, a student asked, "Why would anyone not want to be happy?" Another student answered, "Because they don't know how." The idea to write this book was born. The book outlines the eight basic skills that will change your life. If practiced, they will make your life happier. Join me on this journey to a happier life

Robert Mason goes to his bank to withdraw cash to buy a CD player. Heavily armed young women burst in and demand money. The teller hands over the money but also activates a secret alarm. As the police approach, the young women take an elderly lady as a hostage. Moved by the elderly lady's distress, Robert takes her place. The robbers elude the police and take Robert to their hideout in the country. Their problem is what to do with him. If they release him, he will lead the police to them. They decide to kill him but he manages to escape before they can do so. Although free, Robert does not...