Life Lessons From Silver Linings Playbook

It's one of the most buzzed-about and nominated movies of award season, and it's easy to see why. In Silver Linings Playbook, there's not only great acting, but also a powerful story line. Pat (played by Bradley Cooper) has just come out of a mental hospital when he befriends a newly widowed Tiffany (played by Jennifer Lawrence). Through laughter and drama, the characters give us plenty of reasons to believe in love and life and to find our very own silver lining. Here are seven important lessons we can all take away from the film. But beware — we've got some slight spoilers ahead!