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Andrew Lynch's avatar

Good selection. I love that Beck book. It got me out of a hard time. My Beck book would be her new one.

Haven’t read that Godin one, but most of his others. My newest is carbon almanac but haven’t started it yet.

In the past I’ve said my desert island book would be Braiding Sweetgrass. Not sure what it is now, but I keep going back to the wild ones - Mother of God (living in the Amazon), and books that are actually more like living on a desert island, finding that wild part of ourselves again, being at home away from society, but not separated from people

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Lucy Pearson's avatar

I've not read any Martha Beck books, but they all sound fab—same goes for Godin, but am also adding him to my TBR pile.

Love the sound of Braiding Sweetgrass.

Thanks for stopping by, Andrew!

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Andrew Lynch's avatar

If you’re really stuck or in mind life crisis then read the way of integrity. Otherwise start with beyond anxiety. I can recommend a few of her other books depending on the need

Everyone needs to read braiding sweetgrass.

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Lucy Pearson's avatar

I'll start with Beyond Anxiety I think—thanks so much for the recommendation!

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Alix Klingenberg's avatar

I’m reading “a long way to a small, angry planet” right now! It’s so fantastic - as are the monk and robot books by Becky Chambers. Thanks so much for this great list! I’m going to check out the Seth Goldin book now ❤️❤️

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Lucy Pearson's avatar

You are very welcome Alix! Happy reading❣️

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Serenity Bohon's avatar

It's nice to find you, Literary Edit! I loved Bullshit Jobs for the same reason Amie did. I'd like Amie's vibe in pretty much everything I do so I'm definitely grabbing some more of these recs. Thanks, both!

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