The Power of Negative Emotion

Reviews / Votes

'[A] well-researched and highly fact-based read'. * The Glass House * 'A really cleverly packaged, quite brilliant idea... the ultimate end of January read' -- Alexandra Heminsley * 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 <i>The Willpower Instinct</i> 'Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the hidden elements of a happy, fulfilling, engaged life.' -- Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of <i>The Happiness Project</i> '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 <i>Reality Is Broken</i> '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 <i>Buddha's Brain</i> '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 should feel guilty - and it turns out that will be good for you.' -- Adam Grant, author of <i>Give and Take</i> '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 <i>Self-Compassion</i>