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The Happiness Secret

J.John

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It’s something we all want, but what is happiness, and where can we find it?

In this thoughtful and uplifting book, inspirational speaker J.John takes a look at the most famous teachings of Jesus – the Beatitudes – finding clues to help us embrace a life of joy and fulfilment. He unpacks each of Jesus’ great sayings, placing them in their first-century context and also reveals how they are applicable in our lives today. Ultimately, he suggests that if we seek happiness directly we may never find it; but if instead we seek a life of fulfilment we will find true and lasting happiness.

Accessible and down-to-earth, The Happiness Secret is a practical guide to attaining fulfilment and meaning in life as well as the perfect inspirational read.

'In the early 1960s, it became obvious to me that real happiness didn't lie in material success, adulation or celebrity. I'd experienced them all and they didn't provide for me that elusive, deep-down contentment. Here one of our most gifted Christian communicators spells out what I began to discover for myself all those years ago. Please read. It could well change your life.'
Sir Cliff Richard, OBE

'In a world filled with quick recipes for instant happiness, J.John's exploration of the profound teaching of Jesus – which has fascinated the world for two millennia – is filled not only with uncommon honesty but, more than that, with a depth of insight that bears the ring of truth.'
Steve Chalke, MBE, Founder of Oasis Global, UN Special Advisor on Human Trafficking

‘J.John is one of a kind, and I have a deep respect for him as a speaker, teacher and friend. THE HAPPINESS SECRET based on the Beatitudes is truly wonderful. Whether you're outside the church looking in, or whether you already follow Christ, this book will teach you much about the secret to living a happy and blessed life.'
Matt Redman

'J.John and I have been close friends for years. Few people inspire me as he does, whether having a meal with him or listening to him preach. But the people who can write as well as they can preach – or preach as well as they can write – are exceedingly rare. J.John is that rare person. We have written on much the same subjects, but when I read his material I am amazed at how much I had missed. His treatment of the Beatitudes is a perfect example. It reflects a scholar's research, a writer's carefulness, a preacher's passion and a soul-winner's heart. You will be stirred, thrilled and helped by reading this book. It is theologically sound, easy to read, full of wisdom and motivated by the honour and glory of God. I recommend it to the hilt.'
Dr R. T. Kendall

'J.John is a superb communicator and he is a man who lives out what he teaches. He is always down to earth, humorous and practical.'
Revd Nicky Gumbel

'J.John is one of the most creative, influential, and respected evangelists in the world today. I have known and admired him for years. If you want to know the real secret of true happiness, you must read this book. With his inimitable style of clarity, conviction, warmth and humor, J.John has taken these "be-attitudes" of Jesus, and translated them in a way that they become guides and realities in the midst of the everyday challenges of life in the 21st century.'
Dr Leighton Ford

'J.John has a unique ability and gift to take profound truth and make it comprehensible and accessible to the masses. When I began reading THE HAPPINESS SECRET, my spirit leapt and I found myself not only wishing that I could read faster, but thinking of all the people that I would enthusiastically be giving it to. I am confident that this book will divinely find its way into the lives of many, and that it will clarify and make simple questions that have haunted the human soul down through the ages.'
Bobbie Houston, Senior Pastor, Hillsong Church

‘Water to those of us that thirst!'
Bear Grylls

Edition Details:

  • Paperback
  • Number of pages:288
  • ISBN: 9780340954386

Reviews

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By Dr Tayo Adeyemi on 23rd Feb 2010

J.John presents with unparalleled wit and wisdom a manifesto for understanding life, understanding ourselves, and understanding God’s will.

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By Steve Chalke on 23rd Feb 2010

J.John’s exploration of the profound teaching of Jesus - is filled not only with uncommon honesty but, more than that, with a depth of insight that bears the ring of truth.

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By Matt Redman on 23rd Feb 2010

‘The Happiness Secret’, based on the Beatitudes, is truly wonderful.

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By Dr Leighton Ford on 23rd Feb 2010

If you want to know the real secret of true happiness, you must read this book. With his inimitable style of clarity, conviction, warmth and humour, J.John has taken these "be-attitudes" of Jesus, and translated them in a way that they become guides and realities in the midst of the everyday challenges of life in the 21st century.

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By Dr R.T. Kendall on 23rd Feb 2010

It is brilliant for the person who knows nothing about Christianity, very helpful for the new Christian and informative for the mature Christian. The greatest British evangelist of our time has written a little treatise that will change lives and destinies.

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By Bobbie Houston on 23rd Feb 2010

When I began reading "The Happiness Secret", my spirit leapt and I found myself not only wishing that I could read faster, but thinking of all the people that I would
enthusiastically be giving it to.

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By Revd Nigel Mumford on 23rd Feb 2010

J.John has written a marvelous book for the healing of the soul. To be able to "just be content" is such a gift, and this book, through the teaching of Jesus Christ and the Beatitudes, brings the reader to that place. I see so many tortured souls in ministry and I have been recommending "The Happiness Secret" to those who need direction and soul healing. To have "ease of mind" in this life is such a gift. I would highly recommend "The Happiness Secret" for "that peace that passes all understanding" upon your very soul.

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By Karin Ling on 23rd Feb 2010

Who wouldn’t want to know the secret to happiness? I certainly had great expectations as I opened this book for the first time and I wasn’t disappointed. J.John takes the most famous teachings of Jesus – the Beatitudes – as a guide to how we should view, and behave in, life to release all the blessings that God has for us. It gave me real hope that true happiness is achievable - and at a deeper level than purported in movies, adverts and magazines – and that’s a secret we should shout about.

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By Revd Dr Michael Green on 23rd Feb 2010

I have been reading your new book all the way to Scotland and back this weekend. It is outstanding. You have written a good few books, and many of them are excellent, but this is the best and most substantial of all. It is incredibly difficult to write on the Beatitudes - there are almost as many interpretations as scholars - and I have never really understood the Beatitudes, until now.
This is wonderful stuff. I shall sing its praises.

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By Kate Johnson on 18th Dec 2009

Possibly the most helpful and practical christian book I have read. I have just finished it and intend to re read it straight away!

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