How: Notes on the Great Work of Meeting Yourself
How: Notes on the Great Work of Meeting Yourself
How: Notes on the Great Work of Meeting Yourself
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Description
Description
A treasure trove of inspiration and an invitation for personal renewal from the acclaimed author of bone and The Terrible
We still dream though, don't we? We are gifted with a way into ourselves, night after night after night. Yrsa Daley-Ward's words have resonated with hundreds of thousands of readers around the world: through her books of poetry and memoir bone and The Terrible, through her powerful writing for Beyoncé on Black Is King and through her always-illuminating Instagram posts. In The How, Yrsa gently takes readers by the hand, encouraging them to join her as she explores how we can remove our filters, and see and feel more of who we really are behind the preconceived notions of propriety and manners we've accumulated with age. With a mix of short, lyrical musings, immersive poetry and intriguing meditations, The How can be used to start conversations, to prompt writing, to delve deeper - whether you're on your own or with friends, on your feet or writing from the solace of home. 'Lyrical . . . visceral truth is at the heart of her work' i Newspaper
About the Author
About the Author
Yrsa Daley-Ward is a writer and poet of mixed Jamaican and Nigerian heritage and is the author of bone and The Terrible, the winner of the PEN Ackerley Prize. She splits her time between Brooklyn and London.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"In this gratifying exploration of the self, Daley-Ward excels at describing the indescribable...this work defies genre and features a beautiful blend of lyrical prose and bold poetry.... This is a tender, hopeful meditation." -Publishers Weekly "A heartfelt, artful manifesto focused on living fully and authentically... By turns simplistic, elegaic, and illuminative." -Kirkus
"The How is a brilliant reminder that the answers we seek are in ourselves... Yrsa Daley-Wards words [in The How]--as they've always been--are a guidepost, a reminder, and a welcome home." --Refinery29 "We're used to seeing these messages on our social media feeds, but how do they translate into a book? In The How, Yrsa Daley-Ward brings these soothing words to life, in a book that feels like a meditation and a guide, a therapy session and a cup of chamomile tea." -NPR
"Through a combination of lyrical prose and poetry, Daley-Ward encourages readers to peel back the layers we've built up based on societal expectations and get to know the real, unique, hidden person beneath. Although this is difficult work, Daley-Ward's beautiful writing shows how important and inspiring it can be as well." -Book Riot "Yrsa Daley-Ward is half Jamaican and half Nigerian, and her poetry book doubles as an exploration of self-help book about self-love. From Beyoncé to Instagram, she has had her powerful words reposted and shared countless of times. While Daley-Ward has penned beautiful and thoughtful words across social media, she continues to uplift others with her words of affirmations and encouragement." -Book Riot, "15 of the Best Nigerian Books"
"The How is a brilliant reminder that the answers we seek are in ourselves... Yrsa Daley-Wards words [in The How]--as they've always been--are a guidepost, a reminder, and a welcome home." --Refinery29 "We're used to seeing these messages on our social media feeds, but how do they translate into a book? In The How, Yrsa Daley-Ward brings these soothing words to life, in a book that feels like a meditation and a guide, a therapy session and a cup of chamomile tea." -NPR
"Through a combination of lyrical prose and poetry, Daley-Ward encourages readers to peel back the layers we've built up based on societal expectations and get to know the real, unique, hidden person beneath. Although this is difficult work, Daley-Ward's beautiful writing shows how important and inspiring it can be as well." -Book Riot "Yrsa Daley-Ward is half Jamaican and half Nigerian, and her poetry book doubles as an exploration of self-help book about self-love. From Beyoncé to Instagram, she has had her powerful words reposted and shared countless of times. While Daley-Ward has penned beautiful and thoughtful words across social media, she continues to uplift others with her words of affirmations and encouragement." -Book Riot, "15 of the Best Nigerian Books"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Pub date:
2021-11-02
Length:
192 pages
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