Reviews & Press

Don’t obsess about changing your life; change the way you look at the life you have. This pithy guide tells you how.”

O, The Oprah Magazine, “10 Titles to Pick Up Now”

Thanks to the brain’s ‘neuroplasticity,’ Spencer argues that we can rewire our brain to think more positively—then she gives plenty of concrete ways to give it a whirl . . . Spencer provides plenty of stories from her own life—some hilarious, others heart wrenching—that illustrate how this advice has helped her through her harder moments, and her warm, engaging tone will make you feel like you’ve got a new best friend in your corner, cheering you on. If you need a little boost—and who doesn’t?—this book is filled with easy, actionable advice, and is fun reading to boot.”

Judy Dutton, author of Science Fair Season, on her blog Brain Candy on Psychology Today.com

My happiness secret is Bright Side Up (Perigee, 2012), Health contributor Amy Spencer’s new read about getting and staying positive. Favorite advice: When making a tough choice, ask your 100-year-old self what to do.”

Health Magazine

Spread sunshine with 100 get-happy tips in Amy Spencer’s Bright Side Up.”

Self Magazine

Want to become more optimistic? Place this engaging new book on your reading list.”

Shape Magazine

Everyone has days that don’t go so well. You might not need 100 ways to cope with those days, but everyone will find something that resonates in this engaging and clever collection to light a way back to a better day and perhaps a better self.”

Suzanne C. Segerstrom, Ph.D., author of Breaking Murphy’s Law: How Optimists Get What They Want From Life and Pessimists Can Too

When life gives you lemons, you need to make lemonade, and ever-optimistic author Amy Spencer shares some upbeat recipes in her ’emergency optimism’ guide Bright Side Up: 100 Ways to Be Happier Right Now. [Get] some valuable tips for both A-listers and Average Janes.”

Star Magazine

Book We Love: Bright Side Up. “This is my ’emergency optimism’ guide,'” says First associate editor Lorraine Sullivan on Amy Spencer’s book. “I like to flip to a random page and see what seed of happy it holds. One favorite: There’s a gem in every conversation and you give a gift just by listening.”

First For Women Magazine