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Jonathan Rauch is an American author, journalist, and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He writes extensively on public policy, culture, and psychology, contributing to publications such as The Atlantic and National Journal.
Known for: The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50
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The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50
In this insightful work, Jonathan Rauch explores the surprising science behind midlife satisfaction. Drawing on psychology, economics, and personal stories, he reveals that happiness often follows a U-shaped curve—declining in early adulthood but rising again after middle age. The book offers reassurance and understanding for those navigating the challenges of midlife transitions, showing that emotional well-being tends to improve as people age.
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The Midlife Dip
My own curiosity about midlife unhappiness began when I noticed something paradoxical: people in their forties and early fifties, often at their professional and personal peaks, were quietly dissatisfied. The research confirmed this wasn't anecdotal. Economists like David Blanchflower and Andrew Osw...
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Personal Accounts
The data becomes intimate when you listen to the people living inside the curve. I spoke with men and women from varied backgrounds who described an unmistakable midlife fog: a vague disengagement, a sense that enthusiasm had drained away. There was a woman who had built a thriving career yet found ...
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About Jonathan Rauch
Jonathan Rauch is an American author, journalist, and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He writes extensively on public policy, culture, and psychology, contributing to publications such as The Atlantic and National Journal. His works often explore themes of happiness, freedom of speech, a...
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Jonathan Rauch is an American author, journalist, and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He writes extensively on public policy, culture, and psychology, contributing to publications such as The Atlantic and National Journal. His works often explore themes of happiness, freedom of speech, a...
Jonathan Rauch is an American author, journalist, and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He writes extensively on public policy, culture, and psychology, contributing to publications such as The Atlantic and National Journal. His works often explore themes of happiness, freedom of speech, and social dynamics.
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Jonathan Rauch is an American author, journalist, and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He writes extensively on public policy, culture, and psychology, contributing to publications such as The Atlantic and National Journal.
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