by Luvvie Ajayi
First published 2021
Fear stops us from asking for what we want. It keeps us from being different or leaving the familiar behind. New York Times bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones knows this struggle well. She once avoided calling herself a writer because the title scared her. She nearly backed out of a life-changing TED talk due to imposter syndrome. Drawing wisdom from her Nigerian grandmother Funmilayo Faloyin, a professional troublemaker, Jones maps out how to move forward despite our fears. She explains what we must fix within ourselves before tackling scary challenges, how to use our voice for good, and how to stop silencing ourselves. Truth-telling requires practice like any muscle. The goal is not to eliminate fear but to charge ahead knowing we are afraid. This book teaches readers to live boldly when everything tells them to hide.
Genres: self-help, non-fiction, personal-development, inspirational
Vibes: empowering, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-growth, self-discovery
Setting: Nigeria
Paperback