How to Be Sad: Everything I've Learned About Getting Happier By Being Sad

In any life, there are going to be periods of unhappiness. That is part of the human experience, and learning how to be sad - even if it terrifies us - is a natural first step in how to be happier. In this part memoir, part self help guide about living with sadness, Helen Russell presents an upbeat manifesto for change that encourages us to accept and express our emotions through the good and the bad. With both personal testimony as well as extensive research from psychologists, geneticists, neuroscientists, and historians, this vital and inspiring guide explores all the complexities of sadness and how it can be a force for good.

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