Happy End - The Pursuit of Happiness (and Its Illusion)
What if happiness isn’t what we think it is?
In this sharp, witty, and thought-provoking exploration, bestselling author Florian Schroeder dives headfirst into the modern happiness industry. From life coaching and cuddle workshops to drugs and digital wellness apps, he tests the promises of a culture obsessed with feeling good. He even meets those who find joy in pain.
Schroeder’s take is direct, ironic and unapologetically curious. With a mix of personal experience and cultural critique, he asks: What does make us truly happy - and what do we just think makes us happy? Perhaps happiness is what we experience when we stop chasing it?
- SPIEGEL best-selling author
- Pointed critique of the ubiquitous search for happiness in our society
- Smart nonfiction that blends humor, insight, and emotional depth
Florian Schroeder, born in 1979, studied German literature and philosophy and began his stage career as a cabaret artist and parodist while at university. He worked as a radio and television host, received numerous awards and has been a guest lecturer at the University of the Free Arts in Berlin since 2021.
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