Synopses & Reviews
From the best-selling author of Wild,
a collection of quotes–drawn from the wide range of her writings–that
capture her wisdom, courage, and outspoken humor, presented in a
gift-sized package that’s as irresistible to give as it is to receive.
Around
the world, thousands of people have found inspiration in the words of
Cheryl Strayed, who in her three prior books and in her “Dear Sugar”
columns has shared the twists and trials of her remarkable life. Her
honesty, spirit, and ample supply of tough love have enabled many of us,
even in the darkest hours, to somehow put one foot in front of the
other–and be brave enough.
This book gathers, each on a single
page, more than 100 of Strayed’s indelible quotes and thoughts–“mini
instruction manuals for the soul” that urge us toward the incredible
capacity for love, compassion, forgiveness, and endurance that is within
us all.
Be brave enough to break your own heart.
You can’t ride to the fair unless you get on the pony.
Keep walking.
Acceptance is a small, quiet room.
Romantic love is not a competitive sport.
Forward is the direction of real life.
Ask yourself: What is the best I can do? And then do that.
Review
“A short, taut, Swiss Army knife [book] of quotations, one that applies
to deciding whether to have a third doughnut or an extramarital affair,
make a mean-spirited joke—or get up from the desk before a book review
is finished. Cheryl Strayed is a tough-love truth-teller." Jennifer Reese, The Washington Post
Review
“Captivating. Personal authenticity, gender politics, leaning into the
light: whether writing a book or speaking one-to-one, Strayed seems,
above all, unapologetically herself . . . The power of her words is
palpable—and far-reaching.” Abby Haglage, The Daily Beast
Review
“Gorgeous, a little 135-page gem. The one book every woman must read this year....Brilliant, purse-sized perfection.” E. CE Miller, Bustle
Synopsis
National Best Seller
From the best-selling author of Wild, a collection of quotes--drawn from the wide range of her writings--that capture her wisdom, courage, and outspoken humor, presented in a gift-sized package that's as irresistible to give as it is to receive.
Around the world, thousands of people have found inspiration in the words of Cheryl Strayed, who in her three prior books and in her "Dear Sugar" columns has shared the twists and trials of her remarkable life. Her honesty, spirit, and ample supply of tough love have enabled many of us, even in the darkest hours, to somehow put one foot in front of the other--and be brave enough.
This book gathers, each on a single page, more than 100 of Strayed's indelible quotes and thoughts--"mini instruction manuals for the soul" that urge us toward the incredible capacity for love, compassion, forgiveness, and endurance that is within us all.
Be brave enough to break your own heart.
You can't ride to the fair unless you get on the pony.
Keep walking.
Acceptance is a small, quiet room.
Romantic love is not a competitive sport.
Forward is the direction of real life.
Ask yourself: What is the best I can do? And then do that."
Synopsis
NATIONAL BEST SELLER - A collection of quotes from the internationally acclaimed author of
Wild--drawn from the wide range of her writings
--that capture her wisdom, courage, and outspoken humor, presented in a gift-sized package that's as irresistible to give as it is to receive.
Cheryl Strayed is a tough-love truth-teller. --The Washington Post
Around the world, thousands of people have found inspiration in the words of Cheryl Strayed, who in her three prior books and in her Dear Sugar columns has shared the twists and trials of her remarkable life. Her honesty, spirit, and ample supply of tough love have enabled many of us, even in the darkest hours, to somehow put one foot in front of the other--and be brave enough.
This book gathers, each on a single page, more than 100 of Strayed's indelible quotes and thoughts--mini instruction manuals for the soul that urge us toward the incredible capacity for love, compassion, forgiveness, and endurance that is within us all.
- Be brave enough to break your own heart.
- You can't ride to the fair unless you get on the pony.
- Keep walking.
- Acceptance is a small, quiet room.
- Romantic love is not a competitive sport.
- Forward is the direction of real life.
- Ask yourself: What is the best I can do? And then do that.
About the Author
Cheryl Strayed is the author of the international bestseller Wild, the bestselling advice-essay collection Tiny Beautiful Things, and the novel Torch. Her writing has appeared in The Best American Essays, The New York Times Magazine, The Rumpus, The Washington Post Magazine, Vogue, The Missouri Review, Creative Nonfiction, The Sun, and elsewhere. She lives in Portland, Oregon.