The Power of Negative Emotion is a refreshing reality check against the constant exhortations to be mindful and think positively.
Dr Todd B. Kashdan is a clinical psychologist and recognized authority on well-being, having published two bestselling books and more than 150 scholarly articles. Robert Biswas-Diener is a world expert on positive psychology and sits on the editorial boards of the Journal of Happiness Studies and the Journal of Positive Psychology.
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*Radio 2*
'Entertaining and informative'
*Press Association*
‘Rather good.. may entice you into reclaiming your dark side’
*The Times*
‘A new way of thinking’
*The Sun*
'The perfect manual for someone waking up on a January
morning’
*Independent on Sunday*
‘A highly refreshing alternative to the idea that one must pursue
happiness at all costs.’
*Kelly McGonigal, author of The Willpower Instinct*
'Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the
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*Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness
Project*
‘I feel like I have five new superpowers after reading this book.
The dark side does indeed have an upside – and this book teaches us
how to harness it, so we can truly lead more heroic and purposeful
lives.’
*Jane McGonigal, author of Reality Is Broken*
‘With verve, humour, solid research, and lots of examples, the
authors cut through prevailing myths about happiness to show what
actually creates a fulfilling, contributing life. Brave, bold, and
brilliant.’
*Rick Hanson, author of Buddha’s Brain*
‘At long last, here’s a book on why happiness can make us sad and
mindfulness might be overrated. If you haven’t read it yet, you
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you.’
*Adam Grant, author of Give and Take*
‘Full of scientific research yet laugh-out-loud funny, this book is
a must read. The authors turn everything on its head – questioning
the wisdom of positive psychology and the pursuit of happiness –
all in order to help us flourish and be happy!’
*Kristin Neff, author of Self-Compassion*
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