Every other Sunday we are taking a look at the world of books. I read a lot and always want to share my opinions on what I read, so I thought it would be fun to write reviews. Today we are looking at the second book by Susan Calman

Sunny Side Up: A story of kindness and joy(2018)

Susan Calman

Synopsis

Susan Calman’s enthusiasm at being on Strictly Come Dancing was an inspiration to all of us. Cheer Up Love, Susan’s first book, had a clear aim: to help people understand depression. Sunny Side Up has a similarly clear path: to persuade people to be kinder to each other and spread more joy.

These are extremely difficult and confusing times – people are cross and shouty. It’s exhausting! But more than anything, people like Susan, people who don’t hate other people, are apologising for the way that they think. Susan wants to make sure that they don’t. She wants them to know that it’s ok to love people and that kindness is something wonderful and brilliant. Above all, she wants them to bring on the joy.

– from Waterstones

Positive Points

I found this book to be just what it says on the tin – uplifting. If you are looking for a book that has lots of great stories about kindness, happiness and the little things in life. I haven not read the first book by Susan but it becomes clear that she wanted this book to be a more positive one about the good things in life and that is exactly what it is. It is full of great stories from her life that are a joy to read. One of the highlights from the book are the chapters that include the tweets from public about little things in life that someone has done to make their day that little brighter.

Negative Points

Whilst there are a lot of chapters on this topic, I personally found that there was a lot of chapters on Strictly Come Dancing, it is expected as it was released around the time she was on it but it can get a bit tedious if you are not a fan of the show.

Overall Review

Overall, this is a really fun, light hearted read that if you want something to read on the beach this summer then this could be the book for you as it is charming.

Rating : *** 3 Stars