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Open When

Letters to Lift Your Spirits

Author Karen Salmansohn
Lift-the-Flap
$14.99 US
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed | Ten Speed Press
7.31"W x 4.2"H x 0.52"D   | 4 oz | 48 per carton
On sale Mar 07, 2017 | 24 Pages | 978-1-60774-964-6
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When you can’t be there with a loved one, you can still cheer them up—and cheer them on!
 
Karen Salmansohn, the bestselling author of Friends Forever, presents a unique collection of interactive Open When letters, perfect to send to friends, family, and loved ones—or to give as a gift to yourself. The gift recipient flips open an envelope flap to read the encouragement inside whenever they need a pep talk, inspiring wisdom, or a quick mood boost.

Open When is a beautiful way for friends, family, and long-distance loved ones to feel connected—even when miles apart. 
 
You’ll find categories like: 
•  “Open when you need a laugh,” 
•  “Open when you're feeling stressed out,” 
•  “Open when you need courage,” 
•  and more!
 
Open When letters then becomes a loving book the gift receiver will return to to read frequently—plus also serve as a beautiful time capsule to appreciate the gift-giver in years to come. 
 
These little happiness-boosters are based on Salmansohn’s viral posters that combine witty sayings with colorful graphics. There's also room to write a small note on each letter.

Fans of Salmansohn's Friends Forever friendship book will love this Open When letters book—because it similarly makes a great thinking about you, cheer up, friendship and long-distance relationship gift.
Praise for Karen Salmansohn:

Salmansohn reminds us that in life, we are in charge of our own destiny. We have the power to overcome through gratitude, humor and courage.
 –Tony Robbins, New York Times Best Selling Author
 
Karen is an expert on psychological research studies to help you not only recover from the tough times, but also bounce back to an even higher level than your previous bests. 
– Tim Ferriss, New York Times Best Selling Author
 
Karen packs a library’s worth of proven insights into all she does. For anyone mired in the dumps – or who just wants to live more joyfully – Karen’s for you! 
– Gretchen Rubin, New York Times Best Selling Author
 
Karen’s writing is like Paxil without the side effects.  If you’ve been sucker-punched by life (in other words, if you’re human), Karen gives you empowering, user-friendly tips to deal with it. The very act of reading her writing will make you feel happier. 
- A.J. Jacobs, New York Times Best Selling Author
 
Salmansohn’s writing is bold, playful, insightful – with powerful metaphors that provoke and inspire. Her kinetic images amplify her message and take her books to a new level of literary experience. 
– Deepak Chopra, New York Times Best Selling Author
 
If you’re not happy with what you’re getting, maybe you need a whole new plan. Karen Salmansohn offers you one. Start now! 
– Seth Godin, New York Times Best Selling Author
 
Karen Salmansohn is a creative force of nature. I love her insights and relentless commitment to helping people live happy and successful lives. Her smart sense of humor and unusual metaphors make changing your life not only do-able but, totally fun. I simply adore her! 
– Marie Forleo, founder, The B School
 
Salmansohn’s got sass and shine! Her work sparks people to wake up, and at the same time, gives the comfort of perennial wisdom — such a divine combo. Sass and shine, in the best packaging! 
– Danielle LaPorte, best selling author of The Fire Starter Sessions and The Desire Map
 
Life is full of surprise challenges – and Karen Salmansohn offers informative research from the world of resiliency psychology to help ensure you bounce back from tough times stronger, better, happier! 
– Marci Shimoff, New York Times Best Selling Author
 
Salmansohn’s advice for regaining your footing after a life set back is smart, do-able and even fun. 
– Lucy S. Danziger, Editor-in-Chief, SELF Magazine
 
Karen Salmansohn is the high priestess of great attitude! 
– Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times Best Selling author
 
Karen Salmansohn will lift your spirits at the same time, focus your path in the truths, challenges and opportunities found in everyday life. 
– Sharon Salzberg, co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society
 
Karen Salmansohn is a big brain in high heels. 
– Goldie Hawn, actress and founder The Hawn Foundation
Karen Salmansohn is the bestselling author and book packager of more than 25 books for adults and tweens with more than 1 million copies sold. She has worked as an image consultant, serving clients such as MTV, Nickelodeon, Oxygen Media, and L'Oreal. She has been a featured happiness expert on the Today show, The View, CNN, Fox News, and Real Time with Bill Maher, and has written for Psychology Today, Mind Body Green, Positively Positive, and The Huffington Post. She and her work have been covered by the New York Times, Businessweek, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Time, Marie Claire, Fast Company, InStyle, Self, ELLE, and the New Yorker. View titles by Karen Salmansohn
As you flip through this book, you’ll see a range of envelopes listing a variety of “life challenges” you might be facing. Inside each envelope, folded up in a nifty, origami-like way, you’ll discover an illustrated, inspirational mini-letter. I call them Open When letters because I created them for you to “open when” you feel confused, overwhelmed, bitter, or alone (or pick any uncomfy emotion) and need a quick booster shot of faith, love, confidence, or inner peace.

I made these Open When letters because I recognize that in the heat of the moment it’s often tough to think positively (or to think at all!). Plus, in today’s busy world, friends and family aren’t always available to talk. So I wanted to find a way for you to be your own personal cheerleader—on a need-to-be-inspired-NOW basis—or to help you cheer up loved ones by sharing this book as a gift of support. I hope these letters bring you (or those you give them to) the happiness you’re seeking—in the exact moment you’re seeking it!

XO Karen
Copyright © 2017 by Karen Salmansohn. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

About

When you can’t be there with a loved one, you can still cheer them up—and cheer them on!
 
Karen Salmansohn, the bestselling author of Friends Forever, presents a unique collection of interactive Open When letters, perfect to send to friends, family, and loved ones—or to give as a gift to yourself. The gift recipient flips open an envelope flap to read the encouragement inside whenever they need a pep talk, inspiring wisdom, or a quick mood boost.

Open When is a beautiful way for friends, family, and long-distance loved ones to feel connected—even when miles apart. 
 
You’ll find categories like: 
•  “Open when you need a laugh,” 
•  “Open when you're feeling stressed out,” 
•  “Open when you need courage,” 
•  and more!
 
Open When letters then becomes a loving book the gift receiver will return to to read frequently—plus also serve as a beautiful time capsule to appreciate the gift-giver in years to come. 
 
These little happiness-boosters are based on Salmansohn’s viral posters that combine witty sayings with colorful graphics. There's also room to write a small note on each letter.

Fans of Salmansohn's Friends Forever friendship book will love this Open When letters book—because it similarly makes a great thinking about you, cheer up, friendship and long-distance relationship gift.

Praise

Praise for Karen Salmansohn:

Salmansohn reminds us that in life, we are in charge of our own destiny. We have the power to overcome through gratitude, humor and courage.
 –Tony Robbins, New York Times Best Selling Author
 
Karen is an expert on psychological research studies to help you not only recover from the tough times, but also bounce back to an even higher level than your previous bests. 
– Tim Ferriss, New York Times Best Selling Author
 
Karen packs a library’s worth of proven insights into all she does. For anyone mired in the dumps – or who just wants to live more joyfully – Karen’s for you! 
– Gretchen Rubin, New York Times Best Selling Author
 
Karen’s writing is like Paxil without the side effects.  If you’ve been sucker-punched by life (in other words, if you’re human), Karen gives you empowering, user-friendly tips to deal with it. The very act of reading her writing will make you feel happier. 
- A.J. Jacobs, New York Times Best Selling Author
 
Salmansohn’s writing is bold, playful, insightful – with powerful metaphors that provoke and inspire. Her kinetic images amplify her message and take her books to a new level of literary experience. 
– Deepak Chopra, New York Times Best Selling Author
 
If you’re not happy with what you’re getting, maybe you need a whole new plan. Karen Salmansohn offers you one. Start now! 
– Seth Godin, New York Times Best Selling Author
 
Karen Salmansohn is a creative force of nature. I love her insights and relentless commitment to helping people live happy and successful lives. Her smart sense of humor and unusual metaphors make changing your life not only do-able but, totally fun. I simply adore her! 
– Marie Forleo, founder, The B School
 
Salmansohn’s got sass and shine! Her work sparks people to wake up, and at the same time, gives the comfort of perennial wisdom — such a divine combo. Sass and shine, in the best packaging! 
– Danielle LaPorte, best selling author of The Fire Starter Sessions and The Desire Map
 
Life is full of surprise challenges – and Karen Salmansohn offers informative research from the world of resiliency psychology to help ensure you bounce back from tough times stronger, better, happier! 
– Marci Shimoff, New York Times Best Selling Author
 
Salmansohn’s advice for regaining your footing after a life set back is smart, do-able and even fun. 
– Lucy S. Danziger, Editor-in-Chief, SELF Magazine
 
Karen Salmansohn is the high priestess of great attitude! 
– Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times Best Selling author
 
Karen Salmansohn will lift your spirits at the same time, focus your path in the truths, challenges and opportunities found in everyday life. 
– Sharon Salzberg, co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society
 
Karen Salmansohn is a big brain in high heels. 
– Goldie Hawn, actress and founder The Hawn Foundation

Author

Karen Salmansohn is the bestselling author and book packager of more than 25 books for adults and tweens with more than 1 million copies sold. She has worked as an image consultant, serving clients such as MTV, Nickelodeon, Oxygen Media, and L'Oreal. She has been a featured happiness expert on the Today show, The View, CNN, Fox News, and Real Time with Bill Maher, and has written for Psychology Today, Mind Body Green, Positively Positive, and The Huffington Post. She and her work have been covered by the New York Times, Businessweek, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Time, Marie Claire, Fast Company, InStyle, Self, ELLE, and the New Yorker. View titles by Karen Salmansohn

Excerpt

As you flip through this book, you’ll see a range of envelopes listing a variety of “life challenges” you might be facing. Inside each envelope, folded up in a nifty, origami-like way, you’ll discover an illustrated, inspirational mini-letter. I call them Open When letters because I created them for you to “open when” you feel confused, overwhelmed, bitter, or alone (or pick any uncomfy emotion) and need a quick booster shot of faith, love, confidence, or inner peace.

I made these Open When letters because I recognize that in the heat of the moment it’s often tough to think positively (or to think at all!). Plus, in today’s busy world, friends and family aren’t always available to talk. So I wanted to find a way for you to be your own personal cheerleader—on a need-to-be-inspired-NOW basis—or to help you cheer up loved ones by sharing this book as a gift of support. I hope these letters bring you (or those you give them to) the happiness you’re seeking—in the exact moment you’re seeking it!

XO Karen
Copyright © 2017 by Karen Salmansohn. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

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