Andrew Matthews (born November 4, 1957) is an Australian speaker and author known for his numerous self help books.[1][2]
Andrew Matthews | |
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| Born | November 4, 1957 Victor Harbor, South Australia |
| Occupation | Author |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Genre | Self Help |
| Notable works | "Being Happy!" |
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| andrewmatthews | |
Matthews was born in Victor Harbor, South Australia. He became a full-time writer in 1988, and since then he has written and illustrated 11 books.[3] His book Being Happy! was written and published in 1988. It has sold 7 million copies and been published in 42 languages.[4][5][6]
A translation of Andrew Matthews's 1990 book Making Friends by pro-democracy leader Kyaw Min Yum (also known as Ko Jimmy) became a hit in Myanmar — "due more to the subtext of individual freedoms than the actual advice of how to garner new pals."[7]
References
edit- ^ "Happiness is a state of mind – just ask Andrew Matthews". The Star Online. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
- ^ "Andrew Matthews Books – Biography and List of Works – Author of 'Being Happy'". biblio.com. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
- ^ "Andrew Matthews". Seashell Publishers. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
- ^ "Andrew Matthews Says Follow Your Passion To Be Happy". moustafa.com. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
- ^ ABS/CBN News | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frB57Xy2r8E
- ^ Matthews, Andrew (1990). Being Happy!. Price Stern Sloan. ISBN 978-0-8431-2868-0.
- ^ "Kyaw Min Yu, Myanmar activist known as Ko Jimmy, executed at 53". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 31 July 2022.