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Bright-Sided

Book • 2009
In *Bright-Sided*, Barbara Ehrenreich explores the origins and impact of positive thinking in America, from its roots in New Thought to its widespread adoption in business, medicine, and religion.

She argues that this relentless optimism has led to self-blame and irrational decision-making, contributing to economic crises and personal suffering.

Ehrenreich draws on personal experiences, such as her battle with breast cancer, to illustrate how enforced positivity can be damaging.

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Suleika Jaouad
in the context of toxic positivity and its impact on cancer patients.
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132. Suleika Jaouad’s Survival Mechanisms
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Stephen J. Dubner
when discussing Barbara Ehrenreich's work on positive thinking.
489. Is “Toxic Positivity” a Thing?
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Jesse Singal
as a book offering a critique of positive thinking and positive psychology.
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