Don't Wear Shoes You Can't Walk in: A Field Guide for Your Twenties
Michelle Douglas
(Author)
Description
For anyone just starting out or starting over, this field guide-the Life's Little Instruction Book of the 21st Century--shares relatable advice and self-reflective prompts in the areas of work, love, personal growth, and more in the hopes of helping twentysomethings navigate the obstacles that lie ahead and recognize the wisdom they already possess.
Product Details
Price
$16.95
$15.76
Publisher
She Writes Press
Publish Date
April 05, 2022
Pages
248
Dimensions
4.9 X 7.9 X 1.0 inches | 0.6 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781647423209
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About the Author
Michelle Douglas is a writer and mentor with a passion for helping individuals and brands uncover their reason for being and share their story. At age twenty-one she began a career in advertising and marketing. At the same time, she began the practice of journaling and recording life lessons, culminating in more than a decade of learnings to guide today's twentysomethings. She shares the inspiring life advice she has gleaned from this practice through contributions to Thrive Global and on Instagram at @fieldguidefortwenties. Michelle is the founder of Ladder, a brand strategy and communications company focused on social good, where she has worked with clients ranging from Olympic athletes to Harvard Business School New Venture Competition winners. A native of Jacksonville, Florida and transplant from Atlanta, Georgia, Michelle feels fortunate to call many places home. She currently lives with her husband and young daughter in Annapolis, Maryland.
Reviews
2022 Foreword INDIES Finalist in Self-Help (Adult Nonfiction) ". . . a jaunty guide that has plenty of personality. Wise, witty, and worthwhile advice for readers navigating their twenties."
-Kirkus Reviews "Brilliantly articulated, perfectly digestible. Don't Wear Shoes You Can't Walk In should be required reading for when anyone turns twenty."
--GenTwenty "A manual for navigating new beginnings, no matter your age. Timeless advice paired with relatable learnings to help you uncover your next best step forward."
--Natalie Franke, cofounder of The Rising Tide Society and author of Built to Belong "Michelle Douglas has an uncanny ability to take life's deep, nuanced lessons and package them into clever metaphors that will stick with you long after you put this book down. The clarifying and accessible wisdom in this book reads like compassionate guidance from a time-tested big sister who wants you to learn from her experience but also forge your own path every step of the way."
--Caroline Kelso Zook, author of Your Brightest Life Journal "An empowering, practical, hands-on guide that will help the twentysomethings in your life create more meaningful, manageable lives."
--Kristen Hadeed, author of Permission to Screw Up "An insightful book from a talented, introspective, and passionate writer. I found myself relating to so much of Michelle's self-exploration, and I know this will be an impactful read for many others."
--Stacy Stahl, founder of How They Asked
-Kirkus Reviews "Brilliantly articulated, perfectly digestible. Don't Wear Shoes You Can't Walk In should be required reading for when anyone turns twenty."
--GenTwenty "A manual for navigating new beginnings, no matter your age. Timeless advice paired with relatable learnings to help you uncover your next best step forward."
--Natalie Franke, cofounder of The Rising Tide Society and author of Built to Belong "Michelle Douglas has an uncanny ability to take life's deep, nuanced lessons and package them into clever metaphors that will stick with you long after you put this book down. The clarifying and accessible wisdom in this book reads like compassionate guidance from a time-tested big sister who wants you to learn from her experience but also forge your own path every step of the way."
--Caroline Kelso Zook, author of Your Brightest Life Journal "An empowering, practical, hands-on guide that will help the twentysomethings in your life create more meaningful, manageable lives."
--Kristen Hadeed, author of Permission to Screw Up "An insightful book from a talented, introspective, and passionate writer. I found myself relating to so much of Michelle's self-exploration, and I know this will be an impactful read for many others."
--Stacy Stahl, founder of How They Asked
