In October 2003 Patti Digh's stepfather was diagnosed with lung cancer. He died 37 days later. The timeframe made an impression on her. What emerged was a commitment to ask herself every morning: What would I be doing today if I had only 37 days left to live? The answers changed her life and led to this new kind of book. Part meditation, part how-to guide, part memoir, Life Is a Verb is all heart.
Digh identifies six core practices to jump-start a meaningful life: Say Yes, Trust Yourself, Slow Down, Be Generous, Speak Up, and Love More. Within this framework, she supplies 37 edgy, funny, and literary life stories, each followed by a do it now 10-minute exercise as well as a practice to try for 37 days - and perhaps the rest of your life.
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"If I get any more motivated I'll just have to leave the planet! Who needs shrinks, why waste money on hocus-pocus? Get Patti's book, curl up and read it like you mean it. You cannot help but be a different person when you are finished..." — Michael (5 out of 5 stars)
"If I get any more motivated I'll just have to leave the planet! Who needs shrinks, why waste money on hocus-pocus? Get Patti's book, curl up and read it like you mean it. You cannot help but be a different person when you are finished..."
" Excellent book in many aspects, artistic, inspirational, creative, writing exercises, author writes well. etc. Recommend for all my friends. "
" This book really resonated with me. I would highly recommend it. The tone is authentic and conversational. "
" Good writing prompts for those of us a bit, um, out of shape. And good ways for beginners to start the freeflow writing. She shares those moments when life shakes us awake. Zombies indeed. "
" I own this book so it is an on-going reference for me! "
" This is a good wake-up call to take control of your life! Live the way you dream you want your life to really be :] "
" This was a re read. Decided to not finish this time "
" I like the concept of this book. I like the quotes, some are very inspirational. And I really wanted to like the book but it didn't really speak to me. "
" Bought it because an on-line friend has art in it. Fell in love with Patti's insightful writing. Vignettes. Essays. Right up there with Anne Lamott in taking the mundance and making it universal. Good for inspiration. "
" What a life altering experience! A positive and reminding way to live each day to its fullest. "
" I found this book in the library bargain bin for a quarter; for that price it's hard to be too negative. The text was a bit shallow and snarky for me, but I enjoyed looking at the collage photos and quotes from other artists. "
" 5* a book that one is never quite done reading! a creative book for journaling and various art projects. "
" Very enjoyable and life and self affirming, even without doing the exercises. I found it reads better with time to let it sink in; this is one to pick up and enjoy in small bites. "
" Sublime mix of motivation and creativity prompts. "
" A witty and thoughtful approach to living life to the fullest. Loved it and am frequently re-reading it. "
" This was a terrific book full of inspiration. I just downloaded her book Creative is a Verb and can't wait to start reading it. "
" I'm sure most people would enjoy this book, but I'm too time pressed for the applications and otherwise found it useless. "
" This book is WONDERFUL! I take it places with me. I just look at it sometimes - it's beautiful. Whenever I'm in the hospital, I take this book :) "
" So far I LOVE THIS BOOK! I am taking it slow and digesting it as I go. It gives suggestions on living intentionally and funding your own revolution! "
" =] We're getting there. "
" Great book to pick up and read a few essays to help remind you to live in the present. "
" Fantastically wise book...makes you laugh and cry all at the same time... "
" Excellent! So inspiring! "
" Wow. I need to buy this book so that I can underline and circle and star it up. So many positive exercises to work on. So many wonderful stories. Amazing. "
" Upbeat, cheerful philosophy. Easy reading, can put down then pick up where left off. "
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