Bright-sided

In "Bright-sided," Barbara Ehrenreich critiques America’s obsession with positive thinking, exposing its historical rise from a fringe healing practice to an entrenched cultural norm. She explores how this unwavering optimism, championed by various sectors including religion, medicine, and business, has contributed to personal self-blame and a national disregard for negative realities, ultimately leading to significant crises. With her signature incisiveness, Ehrenreich calls for a shift towards realism and honesty, challenging the notion that positivity always equates to prosperity.