We all have those days when life could use a lift. Enter Bright Side Up, a clever and comforting compendium to help you shift your perspective and appreciate what's right in front of you. With the warmth and wisdom of a dear friend, this deceptively simple guide offers emergency optimism when you need it with fresh tips that can be put to use on the spot, including:

Thank the lemons
Rally in the rain delay
Steer life like a motorcycle
Ask your one-hundred-year-old self
Plan your party story

Dip in whenever you need a boost. Because when you can find the sunshine in your every day, you'll feel brighter, too.

Amy Spencer