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Health and medicine, Self help
A fun and practical guide to cultivating a more mindful and fulfilling everyday life by tapping into your inner flaneur-perfect… for fans of Marie Kondo and The Little Book of Hygge.Have you ever been walking home from work and unexpectedly took a different path just to learn more about your neighborhood? Or have you been on a vacation and walked around a new city just to take it all in? Then chances are, you're a flaneur and you didn't even know it! Originally used to describe well-to-do French men who would stroll city streets in the nineteenth century, flaneur has evolved to generally mean someone who wanders with intention. Even if you've already embraced being a flaneur, did you know that flaneuring has benefits beyond satisfying your craving for wanderlust?In The Art of Flaneuring, discover the many ways flaneuring can spark creativity, support a more mindful mentality, and improve your overall well-being, including:-How flaneuring your mundane daily routine can boost your mental health-Why flaneuring isn't just for jet-setters-you can flaneur anywhere!-How to manage your stress at the office by doing fun flaneur-inspired activities-How to use flaneuring to connect on a deeper level with your friends and partner-And so much more!With this practical and engaging guide, you can learn how to channel your inner flaneur and cultivate a more creative, fulfilling, and mindful everyday life.
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Reference, Business and economics, Self help
An imaginative, thought-provoking gift book to awaken your senses and attune them to the things that matter in your life.… Welcome to the era of white noise. Our lives are in constant tether to phones, to email, and to social media. In this age of distraction, the ability to experience and be present is often lost: to think and to see and to listen. Enter Rob Walker's The Art of Noticing. This audiobook edition will spark your creativity-and most importantly, help you see the world anew. Through a series of simple and playful exercises-131 of them-Walker maps ways for you to become a clearer thinker, a better listener, a more creative workplace colleague and finally, to rediscover your sense of passion and to notice what really matters to you.
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Business and economics, Self help
Part inspirational manifesto, part practical guide, Silicon Valley insider Tiffany Shlain shows how turning off tech for one day each… week can transform your life and allow you to pay attention to what truly matters. Do you love how much easier technology has made your life-but hate how hard it is to put your phone down? You're not alone in feeling conflicted-and Silicon Valley insider Tiffany Shlain is here to help. The 24/6 Life is a flexible, straightforward approach to managing your time and priorities that will change your life. The '24/6 Method' suggests unplugging from technology one day a week. Shlain, along with her husband and teenage daughters, have been using the method for more than ten years, and have enjoyed greater concentration, increased relaxation, and more time to focus on the things that truly matter. The revolutionary approach is rooted in four simple steps: 1. Commit to getting your time back. (That's right, you are in control.) 2. Turn the screens off. (Yes, you actually have to do this part.) 3. Decide how you want to spend your 24 hours. (Reconnecting? Spending time outdoors? Day dreaming? Sleeping?) 4. Repeat each week. (And reap the rewards.) By disconnecting to reconnect, you are actively choosing to remove distractions and interruptions and replace them with renewed energy for what matters most: creating deeper connections with friends and family. Other benefits include higher levels of creativity and productivity, better sleep, and lower levels of stress. Shlain also weaves an inspiring history of the tradition of rest days across faiths and secular traditions along with well-known friends' accounts of trying out "24 hours without tech" for the ultimate introduction into this lifestyle phenomenon and the joy, connection, and balance it brings. Empowering and innovative, The 24/6 Life will show you how to get your life back and spend more time with the people that matter-instead of hiding behind screens.
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Business and economics, Self help
Let go of negativity. Start seeing the good in the world to become the good in the world. Today's climate… constantly bombards us with all the reasons why we're doomed. From politics to business to current events and more, there's always the inevitable headline of bad news. Combined with the challenges and obstacles that each of us face as we journey through life, it's enough to create a cloud over our world, affecting how we approach the people around us, as well as the goals and dreams we have for our lives. Yet every movement, invention, solution, or positive change started with the belief that there's something better out there. Through her story of overcoming personal challenges that threatened to derail her family's future, author and speaker Jess Ekstrom shares with readers how she learned to focus on the good in the world, even in the midst of circumstances that make most stop trusting, stop risking, and stop imagining the best for themselves. Chasing the Bright Side is Jess's story of how she learned to anchor herself in optimism, treating it as a trained muscle, in order to start trusting again, start taking risks again, and start reimagining the best for herself and the world. All of this led Jess to see a need and meet it, creating the Headbands of Hope, which has given away headbands to children with cancer in every hospital in America and in fifteen countries since 2012. It's Jess's hope that her story and what she's learned along the way will inspire readers to lean into optimism, reimagine their purpose, and go forth to create more good in the world.
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General non-fiction, Self help
A revolutionary, real-world solution to the problem of unpaid, invisible work that women have shouldered for too long-from a woman… tapped by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine as the expert on this topic for a new generation of women. Eve Rodsky is changing society one marriage at a time, by coming up with a 21st-century solution to an age-old problem: women shouldering the brunt of domestic responsibilities, regardless of whether they work outside the home. The unequal emotional labor and "invisible work" in marriage is a hot-button issue, but no one has offered a real solution to this dilemma, until now. Rodsky surveyed more than 500 couples across the US to figure out WHAT the invisible work in a family actually is and HOW to get it done effectively-in a way that makes relationships even stronger. Fair Play identifies the 100 main tasks in any marriage, and then divides those tasks fairly (not necessarily equally!) so that both parties contribute their share. If we don't learn to rebalance our home life and reclaim our "unicorn time" (aka, our space to develop the skills and passions that keep us vibrant), then we risk losing our right to be interesting, not just to our partner, but to ourselves. Part how-to guide for couples, part modern marriage manifesto, Fair Play offers an innovative system with a completely original lexicon to discuss how relationships actually work...?nd how we can make them work better.
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Business and economics, Self help
"Millions of young women look to Marie Forleo as their inspiration for empowerment and achievement." -Oprah Winfrey "Everything is Figureoutable… is a whirlwind of power, humor, pragmatism and grace. Marie Forleo writes exactly the way she lives-with full-on enthusiasm, no-bullshit directness, and a ferocious commitment to self-accountability. Reading these pages, I experienced the same delightful tingling sensation that I always find in Marie's presence-the sensation of limitless possibility. This woman is the real deal, people. This book will change lives." -Liz Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic Everything is Figureoutable is more than just a fun phrase to say. It's a practical, actionable discipline. It's a philosophy of relentless optimism. A mindset. A mantra. A conviction. And it's about to make you unstoppable. Whether you want to leave a dead end job, break an addiction, learn to moonwalk, start or grow a business, master your money, adventure through Italy, or solve world hunger, this is the handbook for becoming the creative force in your own life. Packed with inspiring real life stories, this step-by-step guide reveals: * The simple practice that makes it 42% more likely you'll achieve your goals * How to overcome a lack of time and money * Why fear is the most misunderstood f-word and how to deal with the fear of anything * How to find two free hours a day (yes, really) * What to do if you're multipassionate and want to do all the things * How to deal with criticism, haters and imposter syndrome * A fail-proof test to making the right decisions, especially in high-stakes situations * How to tell the difference between fear and intuition If you don't want to waste one more minute of one more day saying, "I don't know how to do that," or "I don't know if I can become that," get this book. Whether you're starting out or starting over, you do have what it takes. Eye-opening, actionable and delightfully funny, Everything is Figureoutable shows you how to tap your inborn wisdom and make the difference you were born to make.
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Health and medicine, Self help
Meditation instructor, Deepak Chopra protege, director of Meditation Wanderlust Hollywood, and Lululemon ambassador Megan Monahan presents a no-nonsense guide to… meditation for everyday soul-searchers. This modern guide to meditation from instructor Megan Monahan takes readers beyond empty Instagram truisms to the simple yet effective ways to "meditate their way through the bad shit and into the good shit." With a fresh voice and perspective, Monahan presents a set of tools grounded in a meditation technique that is impossible to screw up. With her help, you'll unpack the five spiritual mindsets (Presence, Acceptance, Intention, Nonjudgment, and Trust, aka PAINT) that are key to moving out of constriction and fear and into a more expansive space within yourself and your life. Ultimately, you will quickly notice, at any triggering moment, where you're getting stuck and how to more consciously move through it. The good news? This process is applicable to everything in your life, from missing a flight to seeing your ex's engagement photo on social media to losing your job. Wouldn't it be nice to not be completely leveled by any of those occurrences? Plot twist: After reading this book, taking the quizzes, and doing the themed meditations...?ou won't be! Includes a PDF of meditations and quizzes.
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Inspirational and family life, Self help
Productivity expert and CEO of inkWELL Press Productivity Co. Tonya Dalton challenges women to rethink "busy" and intentionally live with… a mindset of abundance. Overwhelmed. Too many women are swamped and exhausted by all they strive to do, ending most days feeling unsatisfied and unsuccessful. Tonya Dalton, productivity expert and CEO of inkWELL Press Productivity Co., offers these women a liberating shift in perspective: feeling overwhelmed isn't the result of having too much to do-it's from not knowing where to start. In her highly anticipated first book, Dalton inspires women to reject the pressure to do more, be more, and achieve more. She shows them how to focus on what's important to them and then helps them develop their own unique productivity systems. Through her proven liveWELL Method, Dalton provides actionable strategies with relevant exercises that help women to discover their purpose, clarify their priorities, simplify their lives, and finally achieve harmony by embracing the "unbalance" that is inherent in their lives. As a result, women discover they can finally live guilt-free, abundant lives-because living a life centered around their priorities results in more satisfaction and success, both at work and at home.
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Biography, Health and medicine, Self help
The Little Book of BIG LIES is a study in Self-care and freedom. It's the Life Skills class you never… had in school. You are the teacher and the student as you discover and squash the lies that lurk in the corners waiting to trip you up.shame, guilt, self-rejection, self-judgment, playing small, plus dozens of "sacred tortures" you know so well. Tina Lifford has served up 14 raw, personal stories to touch your core and help you navigate life's dramas, traumas, upsets, and disappointments. The stunningly honest stories read more like a novel than the roadmap to Inner Fitness they really are. As a working Hollywood actress for 20 years, Tina has managed to stay afloat in the choppy waters of Life because of her own Inner Fitness work and study. She shares her journey and Self-care practices with honesty and loving openness in these pages. This book is helpful if you are facing doubts and "forever" feelings. Do you feel like your dreams shall forever remain just dreams? Is there a challenge you just can't overcome? Are you always last on your list of priorities? How often does feeling not good enough show up in your life? These are thoughts that lie to us and The Little Book of BIG LIES uncovers them once and for all. It redefines human beings as innately Creative, Resilient, Empowered, Whole and Worthy (CREWW). Each story is a celebration and an invitation to fall in love with Self from this point forward. This is the powerful truth that awaits: When you know yourself, you are empowered. When you accept yourself, you are invincible. As a Hollywood actress, Tina Lifford has come into your home starring opposite such icons as Clint Eastwood, Sidney Poitier, Bruce Willis and Jennifer Lopez. Her characters have ranged from sweet and naive to strong and sometimes hard-hearted. Here in The Little Book of BIG LIES she comes with her heart wide-open.
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Fitness, Self help
Discover actress, dancer, and World of Dance host Jenna Dewan's uplifting message of how to elevate your existence by bringing… beauty to your everyday life-perfect for fans of Jessica Alba's The Honest Life and Kate Hudson's Pretty Happy. With the frustrations and challenges that come with modern living, it's common to regularly feel stressed and overwhelmed. Gracefully You is Jenna Dewan's deeply personal journey to overcoming those negative emotions. From demonstrating how movement is essential to feeling good (whether it's by taking a fitness class or simply waving at a neighbor) to stirring mantras that will help you begin each day with good intentions, Jenna provides clear advice on how you can cultivate happiness in every aspect of your life. Learn how to create a home sanctuary, connect with nature to restore balance, foster healthy relationships in marriage, motherhood, and friendship by showing empathy, and how to maintain space for your own identity through it all. Filled with stunning photos, Gracefully You is a beautiful, insightful, and powerful vision for anyone who wants to feel better, focus on what's important and maintain a sense of balance-all with elegance and grace.
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Philosophy, Self help
"This book is a wonderful introduction to one of history's greatest figures: Marcus Aurelius. His life and this book are… a clear guide for those facing adversity, seeking tranquility and pursuing excellence." - Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily Stoic The life-changing principles of Stoicism taught through the story of its most famous proponent. Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius was the final famous Stoic philosopher of the ancient world. The Meditations, his personal journal, survives to this day as one of the most loved self-help and spiritual classics of all time. In How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, psychotherapist Donald Robertson weaves stories of Marcus's life from the Roman histories together with explanations of Stoicism-its philosophy and its psychology-to enlighten today's listeners. He discusses Stoic techniques for coping with everyday problems, from irrational fears and bad habits to anger, pain, and illness. How to Think Like a Roman Emperor takes listeners on a transformative journey along with Marcus, following his progress from a young noble at the court of Hadrian-taken under the wing of some of the finest philosophers of his day-through to his reign as emperor of Rome at the height of its power. Robertson shows how Marcus used philosophical doctrines and therapeutic practices to build emotional resilience and endure tremendous adversity, and guides listeners through applying the same methods to their own lives. Combining remarkable stories from Marcus's life with insights from modern psychology and the enduring wisdom of his philosophy, How to Think Like a Roman Emperor puts a human face on Stoicism and offers a timeless and essential guide to handling the ethical and psychological challenges we face today.
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Reference, Self help
From New York Times bestselling author and beloved Today show anchor Hoda Kotb comes an inspiring collection of quotes-drawn from… her own personal favorites featured on her 1 million+ Instagram account-that offer wisdom, courage, and hope. Every morning, viewers around the country wake up to hear from, and connect with, Hoda Kotb. Beyond her day-to-day reporting, her honesty, humor, and endless supply of generosity have inspired millions and have brought audiences into the folds of her remarkable life. Now, she is ready to share the very ideas and lessons she carries with her each day, the reflections that have pushed her to challenge boundaries, embrace change, and explore relationships to their fullest. This book gathers more than 250 of Hoda's favorite quotes-mantras and reflections that urge us to seek out connection and partnership in our daily lives-augmented by her thoughts on each quotation and why it's so meaningful to her. Too often we believe we are alone in our feelings, our grief, and our joy, when in reality those around us are feeling the exact same way. With quotes covering the emotional life-cycle of a year, I Really Needed That Today is a perfect, portable pick-me-up-a companion guide to the wide range of compassion, empathy, and community needed in our lives.
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Anthologies, Self help, Journals and memoirs
A Publishers Weekly Spring Preview Selection A deeply personal collection of essays exploring Nigerian-American author Bassey Ikpi's experiences navigating Bipolar… II and anxiety throughout the course of her life. Bassey Ikpi was born in Nigeria in 1976. Four years later, she and her mother joined her father in Stillwater, Oklahoma -a move that would be anxiety ridden for any child, but especially for Bassey. Her early years in America would come to be defined by tension: an assimilation further complicated by bipolar II and anxiety that would go undiagnosed for decades. By the time she was in her early twenties, Bassey was a spoken word artist and traveling with HBO's Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam, channeling her experiences into art. But something wasn't right-beneath the facade of the confident performer, Bassey's mental health was in a precipitous decline, culminating in a breakdown that resulted in hospitalization and a diagnosis of Bipolar II. Determined to learn from her experiences-and share them with others-Bassey became a mental health advocate and has spent the fourteen years since her diagnosis examining the ways mental health is inextricably intertwined with every facet of ourselves and our lives. Viscerally raw and honest, the result is an exploration of the stories we tell ourselves to make sense of who we are-and the ways, as honest as we try to be, each of these stories can also be a lie.
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Computers and internet, Business and economics, Self help
A comprehensive step-by-step guide to creating a hit show, So You Want to Start a Podcast covers everything from hosting… and guest booking to editing and marketing - while offering plenty of encouragement and insider stories along the way.Though they are the fastest-growing form of media, podcasts are actually difficult to create-and even harder to sustain. Few know the secrets of successfully creating a knockout podcast better than Kristen Meinzer. An award-winning commentator, producer, and former director of nonfiction programming for Slate's sister company, Panoply, Meinzer has also hosted three successful podcasts, reaching more than ten million listeners. Now, she shares her expertise, providing aspiring podcasters with crucial information and guidance to start their own audio forum. Meinzer believes that we each have a unique voice that deserves to be heard. But many of us may need some help transforming our ideas into reality. So You Want to Start a Podcast asks the tough questions to help budding podcasters define and achieve their goals, including: Why do you want to start a podcast? Think about specifically why you want to start a podcast versus a blog, zine, YouTube channel, Instagram feed, or other media outlet. Find out if a podcast is really the best way to tell your story. What is your show about? For any advertiser, corporate partner, or press outlet, you need a snappy pitch. How would you describe what you want to do in two to three sentences? Who is your podcast for? Who are you trying to reach? How will your content and tone appeal to those listeners? How is your show going to be structured? Create a step-by-step map planning the show out. Think about length, segments, interviews, advice, news reads, and other aspects of successful podcasts you can adapt for your own. With this motivational how-to guide-the only one on the subject available-you'll find the direction you need to produce an entertaining and informative podcast and promote it to the right audience. So You Want to Start a Podcast gives you the tools you need to start a podcast-and the insight to keep it thriving.
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Humour, Self help, Journals and memoirs
A laugh-and-cry-out-loud memoir from the beloved star of Netflix's Queer Eye, Jonathan Van Ness, sharing never before told, deeply personal… stories of growing up gay, transforming pain into positivity, and embracing what makes you gorgeously different. Who gave Jonathan Van Ness permission to be the radiant human he is today? No one, honey. The truth is, it hasn't always been gorgeous for this beacon of positivity and joy. Before he stole our hearts as the grooming and self-care expert on Netflix's hit show Queer Eye, Jonathan was growing up in a small Midwestern town that didn't understand why he was so...?ver the top. From choreographed carpet figure skating routines to the unavoidable fact that he was Just. So. Gay., Jonathan was an easy target and endured years of judgement, ridicule and trauma-yet none of it crushed his uniquely effervescent spirit. Over the Top uncovers the pain and passion it took to end up becoming the model of self-love and acceptance that Jonathan is today. In this revelatory, raw, and rambunctious memoir, Jonathan shares never-before-told secrets and reveals sides of himself that the public has never seen. JVN fans may think they know the man behind the stiletto heels, the crop tops, and the iconic sayings, but there's much more to him than meets the Queer Eye. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll come away knowing that no matter how broken or lost you may be, you're a Kelly Clarkson song, you're strong, and you've got this.
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Health and medicine, Self help
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Science and technology, Self help
Is it possible to venture beyond daily living and experience heightened states of awareness? Deepak Chopra, the New York Times… bestselling author of You Are the Universe, says that higher consciousness is available here and now. In his latest book, Metahuman, Chopra unfolds a path for waking up that allows all of us to realize our infinite potential. In this highly anticipated new book, Deepak Chopra unlocks the secrets to moving beyond our present limitations to access a field of infinite possibilities. How does one do this? By becoming metahuman. To be metahuman, however, isn't science fiction and is certainly not about being a superhero. To be metahuman means to move past the limitation constructed by the mind and enter a new state of awareness where we have deliberate and concrete access to peak experiences that can transform people's lives from the inside out. Humans do this naturally-to a point. For centuries the great artists, scientists, writers, and many so-called ordinary people have gone beyond the everyday physical world. But if we could channel these often bewildering experiences, what would happen? Chopra argues we would wake up to experiences that would blow open your body, mind, and soul. Metahuman invites the reader to walk the path here and now. Waking up, we learn, isn't just about mindfulness or meditation. Waking up, to become metahuman, is to expand our consciousness in all that we think, say, and do. By going beyond, we liberate ourselves from old conditioning and all the mental constructs that underlie anxiety, tension, and ego-driven demands. Waking up allows life to make sense as never before. To make this as practical as possible, Chopra ends the book with a 31-day guide to becoming metahuman. Once you wake up, he writes, life becomes transformed, because pure consciousness-which is the field of all possibilities-dawns in your life. Only then does your infinite potential become your personal reality.
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General non-fiction, Family and relationships, Self help
Emmy and Peabody Award-nominated health reporter Cleo Stiller's fun(ny) and informative collection of advice and perspectives about what it means… to be a good guy in the era of "toxic masculinity" and MeToo.Here are a couple of self-evident truths: The Harvey Weinsteins of the world need to go, sexual assault is wrong, and women and men should be equal. If you're a man and disagree with any of the aforementioned, then this book isn't for you. But if you agree-you're probably one of the "good guys." That said, you might also be feeling frustrated, exasperated, and perhaps even skeptical about the current national conversation surrounding MeToo and toxic masculinity (among many other things). You've likely found yourself in countless experiences or conversations lately where the situation feels gray, at best. You have a lot to say, but you're afraid to say it and worried that one wrong move will land you in the hot seat. From money and sex to dating and work and everything in between-it can all be so confusing! And when do we start talking about solutions instead of putting each other down? In Modern Manhood, health reporter Cleo Stiller sheds light on all the "gray areas" out there, using conversations that real men and women are having with their friends, their dates, their family, and themselves. Free of judgment, preaching, and sugar-coating, Modern Manhood is engaging, provocative, and, ultimately, a great resource for gaining a deeper understanding of what it means to be a "good man" today.
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Sports and games, Self help
Rob McClanaghan, the NBA's most sought-after trainer, shares a behind-the-scenes look at how superstars like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Derrick… Rose, Russell Westbrook, and Kevin Love work to excel at the game. When Rob McClanaghan failed to make the Syracuse basketball team as a walk-on freshman, he asked the coaches what he needed to do to achieve his goal the following year. They all agreed: get stronger. So that's what he did. For months, Rob traded fraternity parties and hanging out with buddies for hours in the gym lifting weights and shooting baskets. He was single-minded; the only thing that mattered was defying the odds. He returned to Syracuse for his sophomore year thirty pounds heavier and caught the coach's eye. In Net Work, McClanaghan-referred to by many as "RobMac"-brings to the page what he brings to each of his training sessions: the same grit and spirit that got him into the college game. He calls it "the grind," and he knows that without it, even the most talented players will come up short. McClanaghan pushes his clients hard; he does whatever he can to drive his players to the edge and to simulate fourth quarter, at-the-buzzer adrenaline and fatigue. An all-access pass to the practice courts of the NBA, Net Work combines McClanaghan's hard-earned wisdom-both on and off the court-with rare glimpses into the dues-paying life of professional athletes determined to stay at the top. McClanaghan shares stories of working one-on-one with some of basketball's greatest names, explaining how each athlete works to shore up his offensive and defensive weaknesses; perfect his nutrition; treat injuries; build mental toughness; and find occasional refuge from the glare of the spotlight. This book is life inside the NBA as you've never seen it, where players differentiate themselves by their willingness to put in relentless "net work."
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Fitness, Self help, Journals and memoirs
From the New York Times bestselling author of Yoga Girl and "international force in the world of yoga" (Allure), a… moving and inspirational memoir on how to cope with tragedy, adversity, and change through yoga. While on her way to a yoga retreat in the Caribbean, Rachel Brathen collapsed in the airport and was rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy. When she opened her eyes following the surgery, her boyfriend was at her bedside weeping and she immediately knew something terrible had happened. She soon discovered that at the same time as her collapse, her best friend was killed in a car crash. Over the next two years, which should have been the happiest time of her life with her engagement and growing career, Rachel experienced trial after trial. From the overwhelming loss of her best friend, to the illness and death of her grandmother, and a shocking suicide attempt by her mother, Rachel found herself in a deep depression. When she discovered she was pregnant, Rachel decided to use her pregnancy as a time to heal and an opportunity to be reborn herself. Now, in this evocative and remarkable memoir, Rachel shares the tools she used to cope with and overcome her depression. She invites you to share in her eye-opening epiphanies and realizations about life and death, love and fear, what it means to be a mother and a daughter, and the restorative power of yoga. Perfect for fans of Gabrielle Bernstein and Glennon Doyle, this unforgettable memoir will move and enlighten you.