On the Bright Side: Stories about Friendship, Love, and Being True to YourselfAs Melanie Shankle New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Big Mama blog opens up with humor and great stories about friendship, love, and what it takes to be true to yourself, you'll be encouraged to find your way again in a world that can make you feel a little bit crazy. These days, so many voices tell us what to do, what to think, and what kind of parent or friend or spouse to be that it's easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated.