WHEN YOU NEED A LIFT But Don't Want to Eat Chocolate, Pay a Shrink, or Drink a Bottle of Gin

Joy Behar and 101 of her friends, associates, and role models share what they do when they get the blues. Their thoughts and strategies range from merely funny to personal and profound, and serve as an uplifting reminder that almost anyone can climb out of a bad mood if they want to. Go shopping, laugh, cook something delicious, call a friend, connect with animals, listen to music, or get away from home are some of the more familiar ideas offered by a combination of well-known and not-so-well-known people. Both David Drummond and Renée Raudman offer enjoyable, perfectly laid-back performances. Both their voices have enough appeal and contrast to carry listeners through the occasional segment that is less than interesting or inspiring. T.W. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2009]