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Happiness Becomes You

A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good

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Tina Turner—legendary singer and actress, icon to millions, and author of the "brave and wry" (Vulture) memoir My Love Story—shares her deeply personal book of wisdom that explores her longstanding faith in Buddhism and provides a guide to these timeless principles so you can find happiness in your own life.
I dedicate this book to you...
in honor of your
unseen efforts to
triumph over each problem
life sends your way.

Tina was a global icon of inspiration. And here, with Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good, Tina shows how anyone can overcome life's obstacles—even transform the "impossible" to possible—and fulfill our dreams. She shows how we, too, can improve our lives, empowering us with spiritual tools and sage advice to enrich our unique paths.

Buddhism has been a central part of Tina Turner's life for decades and, in music, film, and live performances, she has shined as an example of generating hope from nothing, breaking through all limitations, and succeeding in life. Drawing from the lessons of her own life, from adversity to stratospheric heights, Tina effortlessly shows how the spiritual lessons of Buddhism help her transform from sorrow, adversity, and poverty into joy, stability, and prosperity.

Here, Tina shares the wisdom of an extraordinary lifetime in Happiness Becomes You making this the perfect gift of inspiration for you or a loved one.
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    • Publisher's Weekly

      November 16, 2020
      Legendary singer Turner (My Love Story) shares her spiritual life in this simple yet affecting memoir. “I sincerely believe that you can change anything for good by weaving an awareness of your inherent Buddha nature into the fabric of your daily life,” she writes. A practicing Buddhist, Turner details how her involvement with Sokka Gakkai International, an international network of Nichiren Buddhists, changed her life—and name-drops a few famous friends involved along the way, such as jazz legends Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, whom Turner leaned on and even performed Buddhist chants with during times of stress. Turner also expounds on personal tragedies she has endured, including recent serious health problems (a stroke, intestinal cancer, and liver failure) and the loss of her eldest son to suicide in 2018, and how she pulled herself out of darkness through her devotion to the teachings of Nichiren, a 13th-century Japanese philosopher. Along the way, Turner’s tales coalesce into an uncomplicated manual (with a peppering of inspiration quotes and a useful glossary) for practicing her particular method of finding peace. Music fans and spiritualists alike will find much to appreciate in this revealing work.

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      Starred review from December 1, 2020
      Most readers probably know that Turner is an international rock star, an acclaimed actress, and a fashion icon. What they may not know is that she embraced Buddhism almost 50 years ago, and that she has used Buddhist principles to guide her throughout her adult life. This is a quasi-biography wrapped around an exploration of Buddhism, with roughly equal emphasis on personal anecdotes and devotional practices. Turner tells how she first developed an interest in chanting, which led to further exploration of Buddhist teachings. The text is interesting and easy to read, and accessible explanations of Buddhist principles are neatly integrated into the narrative. Short, uplifting quotes from various luminaries (Pearl Bailey, Jane Fonda, Lorraine Hansberry) are scattered throughout the brief chapters, and there are plenty of celebrity guest appearances (Cher, Herbie Hancock, David Bowie). There are also QR codes to take readers to devotional videos and music tracks. The book ends with a conversation between Turner's co-authors (both practicing Buddhists), a glossary, and bibliography. All together this is a lovely little book, a bit of inspiration during these turbulent times. Women in Focus: The 19th in 2020

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