“I believe a lot of what contributes to the sadness and downward-spiraling in our lives is a sense of hopelessness. We become resentful when circumstances aren't unfolding as we want, leading us to doubt whether we will ever get what we want.”

bestselling self-help author

Karen Salmansohn is a bestselling self-help author. She is known for writing books with pointed, provocative titles that have helped define her public profile. Her work includes How to Be Happy, Dammit and How to Succeed in Business without a Penis. Her writing sits in the self-help field and is marked by directness and a willingness to use humor and provocation to get attention.