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Treat Yourself to Bright Side Up & Bloomspot!

You know I love sharing things that can make us feel happier in our every day lives. And this month, I’m teaming up with Bloomspot so you can get happy in a dose of double goodness: through my happiness tips and their treats! Do you know about Bloomspot? It’s a gorgeous site that offers local deals for […]

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Get the AUDIO edition of Bright Side Up!

Well, here’s some exciting news: The audio edition of Bright Side Up is now available! Amy Spencer recording the BRIGHT SIDE UP audio edition On a few beautiful L.A. days back in December, I headed into the recording studio and read Bright Side Up aloud. It was a fun reminder of my radio days, when I hosted my own show […]

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It’s HEALTH Magazine’s “Happiness Secret”

Thank you Health magazine for the mention of Bright Side Up in this month’s issue! Editor-in-Chief Ellen Kunes featured the book on her editor’s letter for the April 2012 issue, calling it “My Happiness Secret.” Funny, it just happens to be mine, too! Amy

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FIRST Magazine Recommends BRIGHT SIDE UP

Here’s the latest magazine to put Bright Side Up on the must-read list for February: First for Women magazine. And let’s be honest, I probably love it more because it’s next to that delicious-looking cupcake. I wish we could get that on Amazon.com, too. Thank you, First! Big love, Amy

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If you want to know if you should buy the book…

…read this thorough review by Rachel Wilkerson, who writes on the blog “The Life and Times of Rachel Wilkerson.” I know Rachel (well, as much as you can through the social media-o-sphere) and it’s a really positive review (phew!). But I also think she gives a great description of what you’ll find within the book: […]

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Seeing Bright Side Up on Truth + Fairytales

My friend Nicole Argento wrote a wonderful take on Bright Side Up on her blog Truth + Fairytales — illustrated with a gorgeous collage she made about what she sees when she thinks of living by the book. I think her piece is beautiful and her blog is a happy place full of inspiring, life-affirming stories, […]

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One of Oprah’s 17 Books to Watch For In February…

Oprah.com just released their list of books to grab this month. And you can find Bright Side Up at the lucky seven spot. Thanks Oprah.com! If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, you can get the book on Amazon.com. Check out all the great book recommendations here:   Big love, Amy

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More Bright Side Up Love Takes SHAPE

I have some more Bright Side Up love to share, from a very fit source: The February 2012 issue of Shape magazine. “Want to be more optimistic?” the magazine’s editor, Tara Kraft asks on her editor’s page featuring her favorite picks of the month. “Place this engaging new book on your reading list.” Sounds like […]

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Look at Bright Side Up’s STAR Turn!

Talk about fun…check out the new issue of Star magazine (the February 6, 2012 issue), and you may recognize a couple things. Yes, that’s Katy Perry and Russell Brand. Oh, and yes, Lady Gaga. But who’s that other person featured in the “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” story? Oh right…that’s me! I’m just mingling with the stars […]

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Psychology Today Says Bright Side Up Reveals the Secret to Happiness. (That’s true…it does!)

If I could hug a review of a book, I would hug this one. A big bear hug. Judy Dutton, who writes the Brain Candy blog at Psychology Today wrote about Bright Side Up on her blog for the magazine. And I think it’s a wonderful summary of the essence of the book. Read the […]

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