"In any human life there are going to be periods of unhappiness. That is part of the human experience. Learning how to be sad - is a natural first step in how to be happier." — Meik Wiking, CEO of The Happiness Research Institute
"I didn't think I wanted to read this book until I read it. Then I couldn't stop. An absolutely gorgeous and insightful and intelligent and necessary book." — Hollie McNish, poet and author of Nobody Told Me
"This is such an important subject and we would all be better off if we absorbed Helen’s robust research and kind advice and allowed ourselves to be sad." — Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of A Manual for Heartache
"A very persuasive account of how accepting sadness as a key part of our human experience can lead to more fulfilment and ultimately more happiness. Full of moving personal insight and brilliant research. This book reframes feeling sad." — Anna Jones, author of The Modern Cook's Year
"How to Be Sad is a poignant, funny, and deeply practical guide to better navigating one of our most misunderstood human emotions. It's a must-read for anyone looking to improve their happiness by befriend the full range of their own feelings." — Laurie Santos, Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology at Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast
"So brilliantly researched and written with great energy. And boy, did it make me think – I must have turned down 50 pages to come back to later!" — Pandora Skyes, host of The High Low podcast
“Helen brings an entirely unique combination of research, interviews, transparency, and story-telling to every book she writes. Thank you, from all of us.” — Joshua Becker, founder of Becoming Minimalist
"Helen Russell’s beautiful, thought-provoking book reminds us that sadness isn’t the opposite of happiness. Her deep research and practical advice show us how embracing our sad moments might just be the key to unlocking more joy." — Ingrid Fetell Lee, author of Joyful and founder of The Aesthetics of Joy