"A Way To Be Happy" by Caroline Adderson is a collection of short stories that explore the diverse paths people take in their quest for happiness. Each story delves into the lives of unique characters facing their own challenges and revelations: - **New Year's Eve Heist:** Two addicts embark on a spree of high-end party robberies, driven by a desperate need to fund their recovery. - **Marital Struggles:** A middle-aged man, confused by the unraveling of his marriage, finds himself fixated on an upcoming medical procedure. - **New Beginnings:** A woman, newly separated, moves to a remote northern town where an unexpected encounter changes her perspective. - **Memories of a Hitman:** A Russian hitman, battling a mysterious lung condition, is haunted by memories from his past. Through these varied narratives, the book reflects on the elusive nature of happiness and how our understanding of it is often shaped by the stories and lives of those around us.

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