Ruth Whippman Knihy

The author embarks on a pilgrimage to investigate how the national obessession with happiness infiltrates all areas of life, from religion to parenting, from the workplace to academia. She attends a Landmark Forum self-help course, visits Zappos headquarters in Las Vegas (a "happiness city"), looks into the academic "positive psychology movement" and spends time in Utah with Mormons, officially America's happiest people.

Exploring the challenges of raising boys amid restrictive cultural norms, this book offers insights for mothers on how to navigate social pressures. It emphasizes the importance of fostering emotional intelligence and connection in sons, providing strategies to help them grow into well-rounded individuals. Through a thoughtful examination of societal expectations, it encourages mothers to challenge these norms and support their sons in developing a healthy emotional landscape.