She\'s out to prove that there\'s no such thing as choosing happiness.
Christian women\'s fiction Stand-alone novel Book length: 100,000 words Perfect for fans of Rachel Linden, Gail Honeyman, and Linda Holmes Includes discussion questions for book clubs. happy. . .
Perhaps there\'s actually something to this happiness concept, and possibly there\'s something to be said for loosening up and letting Life take you somewhere .
As Isadora gets deeper into her research--and meets a handsome professor along the way--she\'s stunned to discover that maybe, just maybe, she\'s proving herself wrong.
Isadora decides to create her own secret research project--proving the writer of the ridiculous piece wrong.
The young woman who never does anything on a whim makes an impulse purchase of a magazine featuring a silly article detailing Thirty-One Ways to Be Happy--which includes everything from smiling at strangers to exercising for endorphins to giving in to your chocolate cravings.
But on her thirtieth birthday, Isadora does something completely out of character.
Forever.
It will be just Isadora and her research.
And she will never get involved in a romantic relationship again--especially with another academic.
She stays away from her neighbors and lives her own quiet, organized Life in her own quiet, organized apartment.
She avoids the students she\'s supposed to befriend and mentor.
As a university researcher, Isadora keeps to herself as much as possible.
Isadora Bentley believes that happiness is something that flat-out doesn\'t exist in her life--and never will.
Isadora Bentley likes things just so.
Isadora Bentley follows the rules.
She\'s out to prove that there\'s no such thing as choosing happiness
