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How to be Sad

The Key to a Happier Life
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How to be Sad by Helen Russell delves into understanding the importance of embracing sadness as a natural and necessary part of life. The book explores personal stories, scientific research, and expert insights to illustrate how acknowledging and processing emotions can lead to more profound happiness and resilience. It challenges the stigma around sadness, advocating for a balanced emotional approach to living.
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If you're interested in understanding and embracing the full range of human emotions, this book offers insightful perspectives on why experiencing sadness is a crucial part of living a balanced life. It combines philosophical insights with psychological research, providing a compassionate guide to finding beauty and strength in our more melancholic moments.

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‘In any human life there are going to be periods of unhappiness. Learning how to be sad is a natural first step in how to be happier’ Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute

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‘In any human life there are going to be periods of unhappiness. Learning how to be sad is a natural first step in how to be happier’ Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute

Helen Russell is an expert on the pursuit of happiness. In How to Be Sad, she combines her powerful personal story with surprising research and warm advice to reveal the secret of finding joy: allowing sadness to enrich your life and relationships.

Timely and essential, this book is about how we can better look after ourselves and each other, simply by getting smarter about sadness.

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How to be Sad by Helen Russell is praised for its insightful and well-researched exploration into how understanding and accepting sadness can enhance our overall happiness. Reviewers highlight its compelling storytelling, robust research, and personal insights, emphasizing its importance in reshaping our views on emotional wellbeing. The book's engaging writing style and practical advice are noted as key strengths, with many suggesting it should be essential reading for learning to appreciate the role of sadness in the human experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008384593

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Helen Russell is a hugely well-connected, well-respected journalist, and author of the highly successful The Year of Living Danishly (53k TCM). As How to be Sad explores, happiness and unhappiness aren't always mutually exclusive, and we can all get happier - by learning how to be sad, better.

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