We are excited to let you know that Stop Chasing Happiness: A Pessimist’s Guide to a Good Life, the latest non-fiction title by Frank Martela, PhD, has sold close to 8,000 copies in Finland! The title has also stayed in the top 20 list in all formats since its publication.
In Stop Chasing Happiness, Frank Martela sets out to show that the true secret to happiness is to stop trying to find it. Instead of trying to learn new tricks, it’s better to unlearn the ways of thinking that are holding you back. Instead of chasing happiness, one should stop obsessing about what others think about them, stop caring too much about how they feel, and stop making sacrifices for personal success.
Relying on latest scientific research, ancient traditions, and the author’s personal encounters with people across the world, Frank Martela shows that living with purpose and contentment is much more beneficial than striving to be happy.
Already published in Finland and in the UK. Next up Germany, where Knesebeck will publish Das Happiness Paradox: Wie man Sinn und Zufriedenheit im Leben findet, ohne nach dem Glück zu suchen on June 19th.
The rights are still available in the Netherlands, France, Italy, Estonia and Asian territories.
STOP CHASING HAPPINESS publication info:
Stop Chasing Happiness: A Pessimist’s Guide to a Good Life
Allen & Unwin, 2025, 215 pp.
READING MATERIALS
English edition
RIGHTS SOLD:
UK & US: Allen & Unwin (orig.)
FINLAND: Gummerus
GERMANY: Knesebeck