Author of Oprah’s Book Club Pick—The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self
Martha Beck's work as a life coach has been featured on Oprah and has earned her accolades in outlets from National Public Radio to USA Today. More important, her trademark wisdom, empathy, and humor have changed thousands of lives, helping people who felt disconnected from their true sense of purpose to locate meaning in their lives and change.
Now, in the tradition of her bestseller Finding Your Own North Star, Martha Beck reconnects listeners with their authentic hopes, needs, and desires in Steering by Starlight. Beck brings together cutting-edge research in psychiatry and neurology, practical exercises and the step-by-step process she uses with her private clients to offer powerful new methods for solving problems that beset every one of us.
Whether you're seeking better relationships, more focused career direction, specific fitness goals, or a more harmonious lifestyle, Steering by Starlight's colorful and touching anecdotes, case studies and exercises will give you the tools you need to become your own guide and point the way to an authentic, rewarding life.
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"I am giving this as gifts for Christmas to all my amazing friends so don't buy it yet. She is a contributing editor with Oprah and on the show.. very much like "The Secret" but has actual exercises inside where you apply to your own life. I felt so refreshed after reading this on a long plane ride home. Love it!"
— Heather (5 out of 5 stars)
“No one could be better suited than author Martha Beck to read Steering by Starlight. Her wobbly but sincere voice has the right tone of authenticity and humor to deliver an inspirational story and lesson plan for ‘fulfilling your best destiny.’ Beck’s energetic narration style ranges from a comical imitation of her spoiled beagle to sotto voce asides about her family’s threats regarding her publishing her memoir about growing up Mormon. Martha Beck is alive, approachable, and as self-effacing as someone can be with the vaunted appellation of ‘life coach.’”
— AudioFile“The narrative is hilarious...[Beck’s] writing style will appeal to fantasy and adventure fans.”
— Library Journal" I really like her writing style and ideas, I felt like a lot of her advice didn't apply to me, which I suppose is a good thing! Possibly as a result, I got bored near the end. "
— Michelle, 2/15/2014" Martha is Magic. It helps that we speak the same language. Coaching via book is a tough balance of information and exercises and guesswork. Somehow she knows exactly what to say even though she isn't in the room with you. Wonderful, wonderful! "
— Gina, 2/14/2014" You know that tingle of inspiration that warms you from the inside out when you read something AMAZING? Get ready to feel it throughout this entire book. "
— Kristen, 2/3/2014" I'm always looking for self-enlightenment. This particular book was recommended by a friend. I did enjoy the read. The author presents the material very nicely and doesn't talk down to the reader. I felt the book helped to reinforce and remind me of things I already knew and had implemented. It also gave me some new things to think about and work on. "
— Caitlyn, 1/31/2014" Imagining yourself at 'the end', 'soothing your lizard'; positives ways to deal with fear and always plod through to happiness. "
— Tammie, 1/30/2014" I thought this would be a memoir, and I was very interested in reading it because the author is Hugh Nibley's daughter. Well, it isn't a memoir. It is a self help book. But in it Martha Beck gives the very best guideline I have heard about how to follow the path you choose. This book is amazing, and I named my personal lizard "Liz." "
— Megan, 1/29/2014" This book was very helpful like everything by Martha Beck. I am trying to try the magic that was suggested in it. "
— Katierogers, 1/23/2014" Like Martha Beck's other books, this is a very wise and funny book. Taken with a few grains of salt, very satisfying. "
— Mike, 1/16/2014" Will go back and continue using. Good humor and really starts to make you think. "
— Cybrarian717, 1/12/2014" I gave up finishing this, I'm already living my Right Life and even my love of Martha could not keep me interested in this one. "
— Amy, 1/4/2014" Oh my gawwwd.....this book was a revelation when I was contemplating what to do with my life in medicine. Hilarious, practical and impossibly helpful!! Cannot recommend highly enough. "
— Sarah, 12/12/2013" another great book by Martha Beck. Love this author and love what she says about what's important and how the things we say and think influence what we experience. this is a very Christian concept, by the way. "
— Emily, 12/12/2013" I want to get back to this book after some time away from it. I enjoyed Beck's writing, and found a lot of her excercises and ideas to be helpful. I am probably too sensitive to the needs of change to really benefit from her suggestions at this point, because I want instant gratification. "
— Sean, 12/10/2013" An interesting approach: very practical ("ok, I know I need to surrender, but how do I do that?"). Less 'airy fairy' than I expected from the cover and blurbs, I'm finding it quite solidly helpful. "
— Lonna, 12/4/2013" By far, the best book I've read. Thanks to my son for buying the book for me. "
— Marty, 9/22/2013" Helped me enormously in the hardest year I've ever had. Even if you only take away a couple good concepts, they'll be enough to help you through hard times. "
— Londonmabel, 8/6/2013" "I like Martha's sarcastic sense of humor and her matter of fact writing and speaking style. "
— Chris, 6/7/2013" I really like Martha Beck. She makes some great points and provides good ways to reframe negative thinking. Her stories are interesting and funny too. However, nothing in the book is terribly earth-shattering and I could do without all the star metaphors. I found the metaphors kinda annoying. "
— Lisa, 5/11/2013" I learned alot from this book. I quit my job because it reminded me that i can do anything i want to do. No one elses rules apply. "
— Lauren, 4/24/2013" Another self help book. I liked reading it, she's amusing and easy to read. "
— Libby, 7/6/2012" It's a decent book if you are doing some soul-searching and have a good threshold for words like "destiny" and "stargazer" etc. "
— Megan, 5/8/2012" Martha Beck is a gem: compassionate, funny, and up to her ears in useful tools for moving in the direction of your desires. "
— Sarah, 2/5/2012" Martha Beck, like Oprah has said is the most intelligent woman she has ever met...this book is FANTASTIC and I'm still working it! "
— Andrea, 8/7/2011" Just starting to read this book. "
— Madeline, 8/4/2011" The premise is good, but she lost me. Towards the middle I wanted to be done with the book, then towards the end it is all about her. So, I still don't know what to do with my life! "
— Sharon, 7/19/2011" Will go back and continue using. Good humor and really starts to make you think. "
— Cybrarian717, 3/25/2011" I learned alot from this book. I quit my job because it reminded me that i can do anything i want to do. No one elses rules apply. "
— Lauren, 8/28/2010" Another self help book. I liked reading it, she's amusing and easy to read. "
— Libby, 3/22/2010" You know that tingle of inspiration that warms you from the inside out when you read something AMAZING? Get ready to feel it throughout this entire book. "
— Kristen, 3/9/2010" Absolutely awesome book by the genius who is Martha Beck. I found something useful in every chapter. I think this will be on my list of all time favorite books. "
— Jamie, 1/13/2010" Martha Beck, like Oprah has said is the most intelligent woman she has ever met...this book is FANTASTIC and I'm still working it! "
— Andrea, 1/5/2010" Better than North Star. Good storytelling combined with helpful and practical thoughts. "
— Nedra, 12/22/2009" Amazing. Life-changing. Martha Beck Rocks. <br/> <br/>Yes, I read it again. Still Rocks. :D "
— Kris, 12/20/2009" I loved this book, especially at the stage I am in in my life/career. I'm planning to re-read it and do all of the exersizes soon! If you want to figure out exactly what you're meant to be doing in your life, this book can help you figure it out! "
— Deb, 10/10/2009" By far, the best book I've read. Thanks to my son for buying the book for me. "
— Marty, 10/7/2009Martha Beck is a writer and life coach who specializes in helping people design satisfying and meaningful life experiences. She holds a bachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies and a master’s degree and doctorate in sociology, all from Harvard. She is currently a monthly columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine and the author of the bestsellers Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live and the memoir Expecting Adam. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona.