Joan Chittister tackles a subject which to many appears in inaccessible. She presents happiness not as a by-product of wealth or success but, rather, as a personal quality to be learned, mastered, and promoted. She explores the psychological, philosophical, physical and social components of happiness as well as the significant contribution that each of the five major world faiths have to offer. Overall Chittister offers a way of finding and maintaining happiness that is accessible to all.