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In conclusion, don't worry about it / Lauren Graham.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781524799595 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xii, 47 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Ballantine Books, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Expanded version of the author's 2017 commencement speech at her hometown Langley High School (Virginia). |
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| Subject: | Self-actualization (Psychology) Success > Psychological aspects. Conduct of life. |
| Genre: | Self-help publications. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 170.44 Gra | 31681010109742 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
The popularGilmore Girls actress and author of the best-selling memoir, Talking as Fast as I Can , shares an expansion of her 2017 commencement speech at her hometown high school that counsels graduates on the importance of finding joy in one's life while recognizing the power of empathy, curiosity and kindness. - Baker & Taylor
Presents advice about the importance of being curious and compassionate, making life choices that bring personal satisfaction, and accepting the inevitable successes and failures that come with them. - Random House, Inc.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ⢠Advice for graduates and reflections on staying true to yourself from the beloved Gilmore Girls actress and New York Times bestselling author of the memoir Talking as Fast as I Can and the novel Someday, Someday, Maybe.
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âIf youâre kicking yourself for not having accomplished all you should have by now, donât worry about it. Even without any âbigâ accomplishments yet to your name, you are enough.â
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In this expansion of the 2017 commencement speech she gave at her hometown Langley High, Lauren Graham, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood, reflects on growing up, pursuing your dreams, and living in the here and now. âWhatever path you choose, whatever career you decide to go after, the important thing is that you keep finding joy in what youâre doing, especially when the joy isnât finding you.â In her hilarious, relatable voice, Graham reminds us to be curious and compassionate, no matter where life takes us or what weâve yet to achieve. Grounded and inspiringâand illustrated throughout with drawings by Graham herselfâhere is a comforting road map to a happy life.
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âIâve had ups and downs. Iâve had successes and senior slumps. Iâve been the girl who has the lead, and the one who wished she had the bigger part. The truth? They donât feel that different from each other.â
