We all know what it’s like to experience the disappointments and sorrows of life. Unexpected challenges like layoffs, divorce, illness, and the death of a loved one can leave us hurting and isolated. Add to that the unending anxiety we feel at the state of the world—political strife and global upheavals—and we end up with a recipe for . . . joy? 

Yes! I've lived through all of those things and have arrived at a surprising conclusion: Joy is always present—in our everyday routines, in ties to those we care about, even in our grief. It may be easier to see and feel it during the good times, but we can learn to find joy even in the darkest days. All we need is a road map—and now we have one.

In The Joy You Make, I explore the many expressions of joy and show readers how to find, cultivate, and share it. I take a journey from the darkness of the Arctic to a frenetic cancer ward in Manhattan, a trip that includes my parents’ deaths, the breakup of my marriage, and my sister’s cancer diagnosis. Combining my personal experiences with research and expert interviews, I ask (and answer) the question: “What if there was a way to find the joy in everything?”

Come join me on this search, and make it yours.

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The Joy You Make: Find the Silver Lining, Even on Your Darkest Days

 In The Joy You Make, Petrow explores the many expressions of joy and shows readers how to find, cultivate, and share it. He takes us on a journey from the darkness of the Arctic to a frenetic cancer ward in Manhattan, a trip that includes his parents’ deaths, the breakup of his marriage, and his sister’s cancer diagnosis. Combining his personal experiences with research and expert interviews, Petrow asks (and answers) the question: “What if there was a way to find the joy in everything?” 

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