Show of hands is a book about understanding sadness.
Although sadness is stigmatized as a negative emotion, identifying it can help you.
The world tells us to focus on happiness, and treat unhappiness as an unnecessary or useless feeling.
But experiencing sadness can slow your thoughts, and lead you to really think about who you are, how you are living, and what you are feeling.
It can also help you keep sight of your dreams and the health of your relationships.