Bright-Sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America
Bright-Sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009206
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Bright-Sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America, Barbara Ehrenreich critiques the pervasive culture of positive thinking in America. She explores how it can lead to negligence and denial in various spheres, including healthcare and economics, arguing that this mindset can overshadow critical thinking and factual analysis.
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In Bright-Sided, Barbara Ehrenreich critiques the pervasive emphasis on positive thinking in America. Reviewers appreciate her engaging writing and well-researched argument but note a somewhat repetitive critique. While some find her perspective refreshing and insightful, others feel it discounts the benefits of optimism in certain contexts.
Who Should Read Bright-Sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America?
Readers who question the efficacy of relentless positivity and enjoy critical analysis would appreciate Bright-Sided. Fans of Seligman's Learned Optimism or Burkeman's The Antidote may find this book engaging, as it offers a counterpoint to mainstream self-help narratives.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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