I wrote "A Practical Guide to Simple Happiness" because I want to live in a happier world. My theory is simple, as more and more people become happier, the happiness will spread and the world will be a better place to live in. I call this " The Ripple Effect of Happiness".I was raised by an alcoholic mother and a depressed father. I was not a very happy person until I met a therapist who helped me release much of my childhood anger, resentments toward...