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Bittersweet (Oprah's Book Club): How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole

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Book Synopsis: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER •amp; OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK •amp; The author of the bestselling phenomenon Quiet explores the power of the bittersweet personality, revealing a misunderstood side of mental health and creativity while offering a roadmap to facing heartbreak in order to live life to the fullest.

“Bittersweet has the power to transform the way you see your life and the world.”—OPRAH

“Grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go.”—BRENÈ BROWN, author of Atlas of the Heart

“Susan Cain has described and validated my existence once again!”—GLENNON DOYLE, author of Untamed

“The perfect cure for toxic positivity.”—ADAM GRANT, author of Think Again

LONGLISTED FOR THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD •amp; ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Wall Street Journal, Mashable

Bittersweetness is a tendency to states of longing, poignancy, and sorrow; an acute awareness of passing time; and a curiously piercing joy at the beauty of the world. It recognizes that light and dark, birth and death—bitter and sweet—are forever paired.

If you’ve ever wondered why you like sad music . . .

If you find comfort or inspiration in a rainy day . . .

If you react intensely to music, art, nature, and beauty . . .

Then you probably identify with the bitter&sweet state of mind.

With Quiet, Susan Cain urged our society to cultivate space for the undervalued, indispensable introverts among us, thereby revealing an untapped power hidden in plain sight. Now she employs the same mix of research, storytelling, and memoir to explore why we experience sorrow and longing, and how embracing the bittersweetness at the heart of life is the true path to creativity, connection, and transcendence.

Cain shows how a bittersweet state of mind is the quiet force that helps us transcend our personal and collective pain, whether from a death or breakup, addiction or illness. If we don’t acknowledge our own heartache, she says, we can end up inflicting it on others via abuse, domination, or neglect. But if we realize that all humans know—or will know—loss and suffering, we can turn toward one another.

At a time of profound discord and personal anxiety, Bittersweet brings us together in deep and unexpected ways.

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Bittersweet (Oprah's Book Club) is more than just a book; it's a transformative experience that will challenge your perceptions and open your mind to a new understanding of mental health and creativity. As a #1 New York Times Bestseller and an Oprah's Book Club Pick, it's been recognized for its powerful message that can truly change lives.

Author Susan Cain, known for her bestselling book Quiet, delves into the power of the bittersweet personality, shedding light on the underestimated side of mental health. Through powerful storytelling, research, and personal memoir, Cain offers a roadmap to facing heartbreak and embracing the bittersweetness of life in order to live life to its fullest.

Don't just take our word for it—Oprah herself said, "Bittersweet has the power to transform the way you see your life and the world." Renowned author Brené Brown couldn't put it down either, stating, "Grabs you by the heart and doesn't let go." Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed, echoes the sentiment, saying, "Susan Cain has described and validated my existence once again!"

Bittersweetness is the embrace of life's contrasts—the recognition that light and dark, bitter and sweet, are forever intertwined. If you've ever found solace in a rainy day, if sad music stirs something deep within you, or if you react intensely to art and nature, then you'll undoubtedly connect with the bittersweet state of mind described in this book.

In a world plagued by toxic positivity, Bittersweet offers a refreshing and authentic perspective. Adam Grant, author of Think Again, hails it as "the perfect cure for toxic positivity." It's a reminder that embracing our sorrows and longings is not a weakness, but rather a source of creativity, connection, and transcendence.

Now more than ever, we need the wisdom and guidance provided by Bittersweet. It encourages us to acknowledge our personal and collective pains, allowing us to heal and ultimately connect with one another. Let Bittersweet be the catalyst for positive change in your life.

Click here to embark on this transformative journey today.

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