--- title: "Reflections on Happiness: In a Broken and Chaotic World" date: 2025-12-29 author: "Laurie Stroud" featured_image: "https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1225-Reflections-on-Happiness.jpg" categories: - name: "Best Books" url: "/category/news/entertainment/best-books.md" tags: - name: "Featured" url: "/tag/featured.md" --- # Reflections on Happiness: In a Broken and Chaotic World **Best Books![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///////yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)** Give the gift of wisdom! ***Reflections on Happiness: In a Broken and Chaotic World***, by Richard E. Simmons III explores the true meaning of happiness and why so many people today struggle to find it. We live in such prosperity, in a country where we are free to pursue our dreams. Yet, disappointment and despair surround us as we continue down the wrong path. It is a great paradox. [![Reflections on Happiness Book cover ](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Reflections-on-Happiness-Book-cover_best-225x300.png "Reflections on Happiness Book cover ")](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Reflections-on-Happiness-Book-cover_best.png)Through thoughtful reflection and practical insight, *Reflections on Happiness* introduces seven foundational areas—relationships, character, work and identity, purpose, health, depression, and mortality—that shape our sense of joy and fulfillment. Rooted in timeless principles, this book invites readers to discover how living in harmony with God’s design leads not only to happiness, but to true inner peace. [![The Center Logo no background](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Center-Logo_no-background-300x251.png "The Center Logo no background")](http://www.thecenterbham.org/)Buy now on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Happiness-Broken-Chaotic-World/dp/B0G316M91P), on Richard’s website [richardesimmons3.com/books](http://richardesimmons3.com/books) or at one of our local vendors Little Professor, Siebels, and Church Street Coffee and Books. Email to purchase and pick up at The Center office in Homewood. Bulk discounts available! †