Though SARK has empowered millions to live their creative dreams, manage their businesses, and savor personal connections, the deaths of her mother and cat and the end of a treasured relationship tested her ability to walk her talk. But as Glad No Matter What shows, she journeyed through the spirals and layers of grief and loss and emerged stronger and more whole. In this inspiring book, she shares the insights she found along the way — practical strategies we can all use to cultivate profound, positive transformation through, rather than despite, life’s inevitable travails.
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“In my humble opinion, this is the best book SARK has yet written.”
— Christiane Northrup, PhD, author of The Wisdom of Menopause and Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom
“In her unique and marvelous way, SARK shares her own story with humor and honesty, inspiring us with her wisdom. In Glad No Matter What, she shows us how to live with greater genuine happiness even when we’re facing tough challenges or tumultuous change. I loved this book!”
— Marci Shimoff, New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason
“It’s easy to get caught up in one side of loss and change — adversity — especially in times like these. But there’s another side of the coin — opportunity — that is so much bigger, fresher, and more abundant in the long run. In a masterful way that’s almost a left brain/right brain tango, SARK has laid out the path for us to transform our lives no matter what the world throws at us.”
— Chip Conley, founder of Joie de Vivre hotels and author of Peak
“SARK has done it again. She’s taken the harrowing life challenges of dealing with loss and change, turned them upside down, and created a powerful healing path that will calm fears, warm hearts, and transform lives forever. Way to go, SARK!”
— Cheryl Richardson, author of Take Time for Your Life and The Art of Extreme Self-Care
“In Glad No Matter What, SARK reminds us that life presents each one of us with unique and incredible gifts all wrapped up in different ways. We each must delve deep down and find the courage to open those gifts and rejoice to see how they will change our soul. This book is your guide on how to open those gifts!”
— James Van Praagh, spiritual medium and author of Unfinished Business
“SARK has birthed yet another profound gift in her latest work, Glad No Matter What. She shows the gifts in healing from loss with her approachable and simple language, illustrating the kind of transformation that is possible as we dare to mend our broken hearts.”
— Kristine Carlson, author of Heartbroken Open and Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Women
“SARK’s wisdom, compassion, joy, and humor are among the brightest lights I know. In Glad No Matter What, she offers outstanding tools and inspiration to make everything you encounter work in your favor. I wish everyone would read this book and bring these heartful lessons to life!”
— Alan Cohen, author of A Daily Dose of Sanity
“SARK gives you practical, real ways to find your joy. Happiness is in your ability to navigate the real-life ups and downs in a way that is honest and generates more ‘gladness’ and gratitude by being truthful about where you are. This is a wonderful and tangible book that will help so many authentically smile from the inside.”
— Mariel Hemingway, author, actress, health enthusiast, and adventurer
— Christiane Northrup, PhD, author of The Wisdom of Menopause and Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom
“In her unique and marvelous way, SARK shares her own story with humor and honesty, inspiring us with her wisdom. In Glad No Matter What, she shows us how to live with greater genuine happiness even when we’re facing tough challenges or tumultuous change. I loved this book!”
— Marci Shimoff, New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason
“It’s easy to get caught up in one side of loss and change — adversity — especially in times like these. But there’s another side of the coin — opportunity — that is so much bigger, fresher, and more abundant in the long run. In a masterful way that’s almost a left brain/right brain tango, SARK has laid out the path for us to transform our lives no matter what the world throws at us.”
— Chip Conley, founder of Joie de Vivre hotels and author of Peak
“SARK has done it again. She’s taken the harrowing life challenges of dealing with loss and change, turned them upside down, and created a powerful healing path that will calm fears, warm hearts, and transform lives forever. Way to go, SARK!”
— Cheryl Richardson, author of Take Time for Your Life and The Art of Extreme Self-Care
“In Glad No Matter What, SARK reminds us that life presents each one of us with unique and incredible gifts all wrapped up in different ways. We each must delve deep down and find the courage to open those gifts and rejoice to see how they will change our soul. This book is your guide on how to open those gifts!”
— James Van Praagh, spiritual medium and author of Unfinished Business
“SARK has birthed yet another profound gift in her latest work, Glad No Matter What. She shows the gifts in healing from loss with her approachable and simple language, illustrating the kind of transformation that is possible as we dare to mend our broken hearts.”
— Kristine Carlson, author of Heartbroken Open and Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Women
“SARK’s wisdom, compassion, joy, and humor are among the brightest lights I know. In Glad No Matter What, she offers outstanding tools and inspiration to make everything you encounter work in your favor. I wish everyone would read this book and bring these heartful lessons to life!”
— Alan Cohen, author of A Daily Dose of Sanity
“SARK gives you practical, real ways to find your joy. Happiness is in your ability to navigate the real-life ups and downs in a way that is honest and generates more ‘gladness’ and gratitude by being truthful about where you are. This is a wonderful and tangible book that will help so many authentically smile from the inside.”
— Mariel Hemingway, author, actress, health enthusiast, and adventurer
About the Author
SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) is a bestselling author and artist. Her books have sold over two million copies. She is the founder and creative fountain of Planet SARK, a thriving business that creates fabulous products and services to support empowered living. She lives gladly in San Francisco.
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SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) has been a transformative teacher and leader for over twenty-five years. She has written and created 15 best-selling books, and hundreds of products. She is the founder and CEO of Planet SARK, her company that creates products and services to support empowered living. Call her on the Inspiration Line at 415.546.3742 or visit http://www.planetsark.com
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Today I finished Sark's newest book, "Glad No Matter What." I am grateful because it has opened my heart to grief that was still hiding in me. There was a
large part of me who thought that there would someday be an end to the grief,
even though experiences with tidal waves of it knocked me over time and time again.
I pushed down the feelings when they
came, thinking I could avoid them. There is this child inside who thought if I
allowed myself to really let loose and grieve fully, I may never stop crying. I
would simply cry myself to death!
I watched a movie recently where this woman who had gone through many war atrocities said to the man who loved her: "I am afraid that if I go away with you, I will eventually start to cry. I won't be able to stop and
the tears will fill the room. I will drown, and I will take you with me."
His response: "I'll learn to swim."
I loved this because it was such a great analogy for grief and the way many of us feel about it. We all eventually learn to swim through the oceans of tears life sends us. If we don't know how to swim, someone
teaches us. We are all so amazingly resilient and connected.
The day I received this book I got a chance to use it immediately and saw how soothing and healing it could be. A dear friend lost her son in a car wreck last month. I have been honored to be someone she feels
comfortable grieving in front of. She was crying, and I was holding her hand
quietly. She was exhausted, so I suggested that she lay down in her bed and
I would read to her from the book. It didn't take long to find the perfect part
to read to her. Soon she was snoring, and I tried to sneak out of the room. She
woke up and asked: "You sneakin' out?" I told her she was snoring and we shared a
good laugh. Then she said she liked the book and asked it I would read her
more! (I did, and she fell asleep again!) It was so sweet to be there for her
in this way. Now that I am done with the book I intend to loan it to her.
This book touched me to my very core. It's the best book Susan has written yet. In the space of less than 10 years, I lost my husband, both grandparents, my dad, my dog, and a dear childhood friend. I felt like I never
got a chance to breathe between losses. We all deal with major losses and
emotional turmoil in life. This book is like a comforting handbook through the
territory of grief and loss. Everyone should have a copy as required reading
for life! This book will get you through the tough times in life, while weaving
joy throughout in the process!
large part of me who thought that there would someday be an end to the grief,
even though experiences with tidal waves of it knocked me over time and time again.
I pushed down the feelings when they
came, thinking I could avoid them. There is this child inside who thought if I
allowed myself to really let loose and grieve fully, I may never stop crying. I
would simply cry myself to death!
I watched a movie recently where this woman who had gone through many war atrocities said to the man who loved her: "I am afraid that if I go away with you, I will eventually start to cry. I won't be able to stop and
the tears will fill the room. I will drown, and I will take you with me."
His response: "I'll learn to swim."
I loved this because it was such a great analogy for grief and the way many of us feel about it. We all eventually learn to swim through the oceans of tears life sends us. If we don't know how to swim, someone
teaches us. We are all so amazingly resilient and connected.
The day I received this book I got a chance to use it immediately and saw how soothing and healing it could be. A dear friend lost her son in a car wreck last month. I have been honored to be someone she feels
comfortable grieving in front of. She was crying, and I was holding her hand
quietly. She was exhausted, so I suggested that she lay down in her bed and
I would read to her from the book. It didn't take long to find the perfect part
to read to her. Soon she was snoring, and I tried to sneak out of the room. She
woke up and asked: "You sneakin' out?" I told her she was snoring and we shared a
good laugh. Then she said she liked the book and asked it I would read her
more! (I did, and she fell asleep again!) It was so sweet to be there for her
in this way. Now that I am done with the book I intend to loan it to her.
This book touched me to my very core. It's the best book Susan has written yet. In the space of less than 10 years, I lost my husband, both grandparents, my dad, my dog, and a dear childhood friend. I felt like I never
got a chance to breathe between losses. We all deal with major losses and
emotional turmoil in life. This book is like a comforting handbook through the
territory of grief and loss. Everyone should have a copy as required reading
for life! This book will get you through the tough times in life, while weaving
joy throughout in the process!
24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Before reading this book I have to admit that I didn't know SARK from shinola, despite the fact that she has sold millions of books. I am so impressed with this work because not only is she exceptionally creative, she's also refreshingly authentic in her writing. Unlike so many self-help/spiritual growth authors who tend to position themselves on some pulpit of superiority (i.e., I've got it all solved), SARK openly admits there are times when she herself backslides into less than optimal feelings and behaviors. The truth is I just loved her candor, and more importantly, after experiencing the death of my three closest friends this year I found great value in the many innovative and practical transformative tools that she shares in this book.
Now that I've finished reading it, I must admit I feel dumbfounded as to why I'd never come across SARK's work in the past, as it truly is fabulous in so many respects. Based on the quality of this book, I'll definitely be considering other titles she's written.
Here's one of many excellent passages in "Glad No Matter What":
"If we do not allow ourselves to feel or express our emotions, they will get larger or louder of may go into our bodies and present themselves as some kind of medical condition. Feelings are meant to be in motion. E-Motion. Feelings are made to be expressed. You've probably heard: "If you can feel it, you can heal it." And this is true - yet many try to stop feeling before the healing takes place, especially if it seems like a "bad" or difficult feeling."
Now that I've finished reading it, I must admit I feel dumbfounded as to why I'd never come across SARK's work in the past, as it truly is fabulous in so many respects. Based on the quality of this book, I'll definitely be considering other titles she's written.
Here's one of many excellent passages in "Glad No Matter What":
"If we do not allow ourselves to feel or express our emotions, they will get larger or louder of may go into our bodies and present themselves as some kind of medical condition. Feelings are meant to be in motion. E-Motion. Feelings are made to be expressed. You've probably heard: "If you can feel it, you can heal it." And this is true - yet many try to stop feeling before the healing takes place, especially if it seems like a "bad" or difficult feeling."
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Hiwa's pal
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Sark has a way of expressing and describing feelings as I've never seen. I am only reading a few pages at a time to let what she says sink in and touch the parts of me that need expressing. There is a common trend of positive, accepting, feeling your feelings in much of the things I'm reading these days. However, Sark pinpoints these and brings them to the surface so that you can easily examine what is happening in your own life. As usual, she is entertaining and endearing. She is also very real for those of us still examining our whys and "how the heck did that happen?" She lets us see our part in our life and puts us back in there to work it out for ourselves to come out even better than if we were to have just endured the experience. I always look forward to opening her books to any page and feeling a slice of her perspective. Witty, smart, truly sensitive and such a valuable enlightening tool.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Much needed book but~
as I deal with the grief of my loss I wanted this book for myself having checked it out from the local library. Read more
Published 2 days ago by BETRL8THANEVER
2.0 out of 5 stars
Its a struggle to read
It is very hard to read on a kindle. Looks like handwriting and faint. It may be better in print form.
Published 11 days ago by Nancy Booth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Glad No Matter What.
Did not read this book, bought it for a friend who was having a difficult time.
She said that she enjoyed it.
She said that she enjoyed it.
Published 3 months ago by Nancy C. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life changing book
This book is remarkable. While the content is easy to understand and relatively simple, the application of SARK's concepts is a challenge. Read more
Published 4 months ago by SMVD
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quirkiness with Depth
I've always thought SARK's books looked like fun. They're colorful, have a handwritten look, and are filled with pictures, so they seem a little quirky. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Deanna Joseph
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disempowering
I have read a few of SARK's books and attended at least three of her workshops. As much as I'd like to feel comforted from the self-care techniques she teaches, they end up leaving... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Going through change or loss? Get this book!
I love this book. The style and format is very SARK so it's fun to read. It has a handy index where you simply select the feeling that you have (grief, joy, lost, happy etc. Read more
Published 17 months ago by cece_khaleesi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Wise Woman shares her Inner Wisdom
I just love Sark's courage, sense of fun and creativity. She is such an inspiration that we included her book on our inspiring books page at 'We Wise Women' which helps women at... Read more
Published 18 months ago by TRYPHENA MCSHANE
2.0 out of 5 stars
Self HelABSORBED
This is not a self help book as much as a rambling account of this one woman, who gives the reader no reason to relate to her. The book has lots of pretty colors. Read more
Published 19 months ago by RachelG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just What I Needed
I have been reading SARK for years, encouraging those I train in Stress Management to read her also. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Ruk
