Review on a Novel – The Conquest of Happiness
Can the working of soul be dissected into rationality? Are there any specific mechanism that can open doors to the inside of a soul? But what is there inside the soul that holds the value, other than sentiments? 
What if these sentiments control the soul? Would then our content be dependent on how we perceive such emotions while encountering the world? If such is the case, then it might be possible that the happiness, that one’s soul seeks in this world, merely is the game of proceptions. Such is the message that Bertrand Russel Conveys through his philosophical specimen.
According to him happiness can be achieved by following the simple rules presented in his philosophies. It totally depends on an individual to acquire happiness and let go of sadness. As human we fall prey to our instincts very easily. The negativity is felt more time than happiness, that shy hope loses itself under the shadow of despair. To be sure that one can remain happy is by the act of self-analysis. The comparisons drawn by us against others can carry jealousy in them. Our greed can overcome our thankfulness and our senses can deceive us into self-pity. In such an environment the integrity of soul loses itself and sorrow takes over. By erasing such simple mistakes and by constructing a better thinking pattern, the major challenges can be solved and can become easier to smile. Philosophy can be one of the finest approaches towards human mentality; and the lesson it gives that one must seek peace by correcting one’s own self, rather than expecting the world to change. I think this book is really helpful in anyone who is going through some hard time in life. Everyone needs some time off from the daily life issues and need some kind of reassurance. So, whenever you feel the need give this book a try and listen to one of the pronounced philosophers has to say about it and give you a clear perspective of where you stand. Happiness might already in our reach and all this time we might be unaware of that.
