The List That Changed My Life: the uplifting bestseller that will make you weep with laughter!

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In 1985, Yale Tishman is set to acquire a treasure trove of artwork for the Chicago art gallery where he works. When his friend Nico dies of AIDS, Yale watches as all his best friends begin dying, leaving Nico’s sister Fiona as the only friend left. Flash forward to 1985, when Fiona is in Paris trying to find her daughter and coming to grips with how AIDS has altered her life. Very carefully! The authors featured in this book are some of America’s most eminent novelists, historians, poets and essayists, so I tried my hardest to prepare as thoroughly and as thoughtfully as I could for every interview. I spoke to the authors by phone, frantically taking notes by hand since I was always afraid that some technological disaster would compromise the audio tapes I recorded simultaneously. Thankfully, that never happened. Olivia Beirne’s bestselling The List That Changed My Life will take you on the hilarious and heart-warming journey of a lifetime, showing you what it means to really be alive… Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Rosie Walsh and Marian Keyes. What do you think? If you were to answer the “Books That Changed My Life,” what would you say? As always, let me know in the comments!

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It is a simple book about happiness and how to achieve it in your life. Conversation between two great religious leaders about friendships and loving one another” Gillian from Venice, FloridaGave me the courage to stand up for myself and not feel guilty. Also to be honest with confidence and move on. I like to read or reread one of her books every couple of years.” Susan from Washington State I began travelling the world, meeting amazing people, studying human potential, and writing. I blogged my way from country to country and lived in multiple places. The list that changed my life" follows the life of Georgia miller. Georgie is a young assistant designer at lemons but her life takes a turn when her sister is diagnosed with MS.

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One of the most hilarious books I have read for a very long time. Olivia writes with great warmth and wit - a fantastically funny debut.' Emma Cooper, author of THE SONGS OF US Mitch Albom had never forgotten his college professor Morrie Schwartz, so he jumped at the chance to rekindle his frienship with Morrie twenty years later. Knowing his life was drawing to an end due to ALS, Morrie met with Albom every Tuesday to teach him one final class: lessons on how to live. Because part of my dream was to help other people with their dream, I began mentoring and speaking to share what had worked for me in transforming my life. It made me really think about what I would do in a life-or-death situation when your family is with you. This book involved two families and how they made decisions in a crisis. It changed how I prepare for family outings.” Cassie from IllinoisTuesdays with Morrie is the most touching book I have ever read. Morrie’s lessons are something I think about nearly every day. I get goosebumps just thinking about the story.” Macie from Iowa I came across it during covid/ being isolated. Gave me perspective and helped me manage anxiety and a reminder of all I have to be thankful for. ” Brenda from Manitoba, Canada If you want to find success, you need to establish solid habits. In Atomic Habits, Clear outlines in detail the steps you can take to build good habits and break bad ones. With excellent insights and workable tips, Clear’s methodology will allow you to design your habits to improve your life. Instead of looking for books about self-discipline, learn how to build correct habits in this must-read life-changing book. Since childhood, Edith and Ashley have been best friends, through childhood, marriages, infertility, and children. Sadly, Edi has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and is spending her last days in a hospice near Ash. As Edi and Ash remember their lives, Ash struggles to come to terms with her imperfections as a friend, a wife, and a mother. We all have that ideal image of ourselves in our heads, but in The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown shows you how to let go of being perfect and accept who you are. Discussing her ten guide points to a whole-hearted life, Brown helps you embrace your inner flaws and find the courage to engage with the world unashamedly.

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A lot of times we follow the patterns of others. After reading the book I knew I wanted to learn to accept my feelings, and my wants, and my decisions. I started challenging myself more often.” Renee from Ontario, Canada What kind of research was necessary to prepare for each interview? How long did the entire process take? How do you find meaning in your suffering? If anyone can find the answer, it’s psychologist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl. A memoir of his and others’ experiences in Nazi concentration camps, Frankl will help you cope with, find meaning in, and move past the trials in your life.So, I completed an exercise that turned out to be far more profound than I originally anticipated: I took a piece of paper and pen and I wrote down of all the things that inspired me. It helped me to prepare for the death of my Papa. I knew what to expect and could prepare for it so I wasn’t anxious or distressed. It also meant I could focus on enjoying the time I had left with him.” Clare from Scotland The youngest of five brothers, Claude is your average little boy who loves wearing dresses and pretending to be a princess. As Claude grows, he tells his parents he wants to be a girl. Rosie and Penn just want what’s best for their child, though they aren’t sure they are ready to share that with the world. Soon the whole family is keeping Claude’s secret until everything explodes. It is such an incredible story of love, loss, and resiliency. I felt like the characters were my friends and I was heartbroken to lose them! Such a poignant story about the AIDS epidemic – my heart broke for everyone, real and fictional, who suffered through this tragic time.” Dawn from Austin, Texas After years of focusing on others’ needs, Joan Anderson realized it was time to focus on herself. Anderson spent a year by the sea rediscovering herself and recommitting to her dreams, then returned to create weekend workshops to help women change their own lives. Condensing her seminar into a book, Anderson helps women rediscover the passions and talents they sacrificed to the demands of family life and find a new way forward.

The List That Changed My Life: the uplifting bestseller that

This book saved my life. I read The Road Less Traveled when I was about 20 years old (~30 years ago) soon after my dad had been killed in an accident. It helped me see that I could get through life’s many difficult circumstances.” Cat from Arkansas I first read this book about 50 years ago and the message has inspired my life – that if you have a sense of purpose, the why, you will find the how. So far I have lived my life this way and feel filled with gratitude that I have been able to accomplish my diverse goals!” Cyndi from Sydney, Australia Our servers are getting hit pretty hard right now. To continue shopping, enter the characters as they are shown A powerful memoir about growing up a Korean American from the indie singer known for her Japanese Breakfast project. Growing up in Eugene, Oregon, Michelle Zauner struggled to fit in as the only Asian-American student in high school, burdened by the high expectations of her mother. Moving East, she began working in the restaurant industry and joined a fledgling band. But not until her mother’s terminal cancer diagnosis did Zauner feel like she discovered her identity and understood her Koreanness.Sometimes, all you want from a novel is for it to be a heart-warming, feel-good affair, and that’s exactly what you get in Olivia Beirne’s debut The List that Changed My Life. Centred on an extremely relatable lead character, this book deftly balances light-hearted humour with more serious topics, resulting in a life-affirming story that hits a lot of good notes and is sure to strike a chord with any reader.