Smile or Die Smile or Die Barbara Ehrenreich

Smile or Die

The Dangers of America's Positive Thinking Obsession

by Barbara Ehrenreich

★ 3.5 12 min read

About This Book

Bright-Sided (2009) examines how the ideology of positive thinking has infiltrated American culture. This work reveals the ways Americans have been persuaded that happiness is entirely within their control, leading to a collective illusion that ultimately causes more damage than benefit.

Who Should Read This?

  • Readers interested in understanding where American optimism originates
  • Workers skeptical of mandatory cheerfulness in corporate environments
  • Those frustrated by constant pressure to maintain positive attitudes

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