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The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley
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She’s out to prove that there’s She’s out to prove that there’s no such thing as choosing happiness.no such thing as choosing happiness.
Isadora Bentley follows the rules. Isadora Bentley likes things just sojust so. Isadora Bentley believes that happiness is something that flat-out doesn’t exist in her life—and never will.
As a university researcher, Isadora keeps to herself as much as possible. She avoids the students she’s supposed to befriend and mentor. She stays away from her neighbors and lives her own quiet, organized life in her own quiet, organized apartment. And she will nevernever get involved in a romantic relationship again—especially with another academic. It will be just Isadora and her research. Forever.
But on her thirtieth birthday, Isadora does something completely out of character. 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. Isadora decides to create her own secret research project—proving the writer of the ridiculous piece wrong.
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. 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 . . . happy.
Contemporary Christian romance
Perfect for fans of Denise Hunter and Rachel Linden
Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Isadora Bentley follows the rules. Isadora Bentley likes things just sojust so. Isadora Bentley believes that happiness is something that flat-out doesn’t exist in her life—and never will.
As a university researcher, Isadora keeps to herself as much as possible. She avoids the students she’s supposed to befriend and mentor. She stays away from her neighbors and lives her own quiet, organized life in her own quiet, organized apartment. And she will nevernever get involved in a romantic relationship again—especially with another academic. It will be just Isadora and her research. Forever.
But on her thirtieth birthday, Isadora does something completely out of character. 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. Isadora decides to create her own secret research project—proving the writer of the ridiculous piece wrong.
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. 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 . . . happy.
Contemporary Christian romance
Perfect for fans of Denise Hunter and Rachel Linden
Includes discussion questions for book clubs
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“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
I almost gave up on this one.
The first half of The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley felt very slow. I kept waiting for something to click, and while I appreciated getting to know Isadora, I found myself struggling to stay invested in her carefully scheduled, predictable world.
But then…something shifted.
As Isadora slowly started opening herself up to new experiences and letting people into her life, I found myself smiling right along with her. Her journey reminded me that sometimes the happiest life isn’t the one you’ve perfectly planned—it’s the one you’re brave enough to live.
This isn’t a fast-paced book, and if you’re looking for constant action, it probably isn’t the right fit. But if you can be patient through the slow beginning, you’re rewarded with a heartwarming story about taking chances, finding your people, and discovering joy in the unexpected.
It wasn’t a perfect read for me because of the pacing, but by the final chapters, my heart was so much fuller than it was at the beginning. I’m really glad I stayed with Isadora until the end.”
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