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    Here's the Bright Side
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    Here's the Bright Side
    Audiobook2 hours

    Here's the Bright Side

    Written by Betty Rollin

    Narrated by Pam Ward

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    This is a wise, moving, and funny book about what people gain from situations of loss. Sharing stories of the positive outcomes of failure, divorce, and widowhood, as well as her own evolving joy as a cancer survivor, Rollins offers a unique and inspirational view of how people often find surprising light in darkness.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBlackstone Audio
    Release dateJan 1, 2006
    ISBN9780786149216
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    Here's the Bright Side
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    Betty Rollin

    Betty Rollin (1936-2023) was a writer and award-winning TV journalist. She was a contributing correspondent for NBC News and PBS, and was a writer and editor for both Look and Vogue magazines. She also wrote for many national publications, including the New York Times.

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    • 4/5
      Nice short book about life changes and how one can see the humor and positives in them.
    • 4/5
      Life is full of challenges, and author Betty Rollin has faced many. From being fired to divorcing to surviving cancer, Rollin has somehow managed to find the bright side of things and thrive. Through the use of humor and anecdotes, Rollin reveals how one can find the good within the bad.The Bottom Line: This very quick read is for anyone who has ever found themselves in a dark place and searched for a way out. Rollin writes from experience about emotional recovery and making the most of a bad situation. Her writing style is upbeat and easy to read. Recommended reading for anyone facing adversity.