What advice do you wish you had heardreally heardwhen you were graduating from high school or college? What words could you benefit from hearing again? When Patti Digh asked her readers this question as her own daughter was starting college, what flowed in was beautiful, thoughtful, poignant, and funny. Out of the hundreds of essays, six themes emerged: • Remember who you are: be you• Know what matters most: be passionate• Make peace with time: be present• Let go of certainty: be unsure • Learn something every day: be curious• Open up your hand: be free What I Wish For You features insightful stories from Patti as well as illustrations and writings submitted by readers of her blog from around the world, resulting in a vibrant, intriguing, and life-affirming book ideal for the young graduate and beyond.
What advice do you wish you had heardreally heardwhen you were graduating from high school or college? What words could you benefit from hearing again? When Patti Digh asked her readers this question as her own daughter was starting college, what flowed in was beautiful, thoughtful, poignant, and funny. Out of the hundreds of essays, six themes emerged: • Remember who you are: be you• Know what matters most: be passionate• Make peace with time: be present• Let go of certainty: be unsure • Learn something every day: be curious• Open up your hand: be free What I Wish For You features insightful stories from Patti as well as illustrations and writings submitted by readers of her blog from around the world, resulting in a vibrant, intriguing, and life-affirming book ideal for the young graduate and beyond.
What I Wish for You: Simple Wisdom for a Happy Life
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