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What I Know Now: Letters to My Younger Self

by Ellyn Spragins
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What I Know Now: Letters to My Younger Self
What I Know Now: Letters to My Younger Self

Nostalgic wisdom shared by extraordinary women.

Imagine having a heartfelt conversation with someone who has walked the path you're on, someone who knows the hurdles and the highs. "What I Know Now" does exactly that. It connects readers with the experiences of remarkable women who share their raw, personal anecdotes and the wisdom they wish they’d had along the way. Whether you're seeking guidance, inspiration, or a sense of solidarity from those who've made the journey before you, these letters will feel like they were penned just for you.

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What I Know Now: Letters to My Younger Self

by Ellyn Spragins
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ISBN: 9780767917902
Authors: Ellyn Spragins
Publisher: Harmony
Date of Publication: 2008-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Personal Development
Related Topics: Essays, Biography, Memoir, Biography Memoir, Inspirational, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 3.45
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If you could send a letter back through time to your younger self, what would the letter say? In this moving collection, forty-one famous women write letters to the women they once were, filled with advice and insights they wish they had had when they were younger. Today show correspondent Ann Curry writes to herself as a rookie reporter in her first job, telling herself not to change so much to fit in, urging her young self, “It is time to be bold about who you really are.” Country music superstar Lee Ann Womack reflects on the stressed-out year spent recording her first album and encourages her younger self to enjoy the moment, not just the end result. And Maya Angelou, leaving home at seventeen with a newborn baby in her arms, assures herself she will succeed on her own, even if she does return home every now and then. These remarkable women are joined by Madeleine Albright, Queen Noor of Jordan, Cokie Roberts, Naomi Wolf, Eileen Fisher, Jane Kaczmarek, Olympia Dukakis, Macy Gray, and many others. Their letters contain rare glimpses into the personal lives of extraordinary women and powerful wisdom that readers will treasure.
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Nostalgic wisdom shared by extraordinary women.

Imagine having a heartfelt conversation with someone who has walked the path you're on, someone who knows the hurdles and the highs. "What I Know Now" does exactly that. It connects readers with the experiences of remarkable women who share their raw, personal anecdotes and the wisdom they wish they’d had along the way. Whether you're seeking guidance, inspiration, or a sense of solidarity from those who've made the journey before you, these letters will feel like they were penned just for you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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