Super You, Emily V. Gordon
Super You, Emily V. Gordon
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Super You
Release Your Inner Superhero

Author: Emily V. Gordon

Narrator: Emily Gordon

Unabridged: 7 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/29/2015


Synopsis

Superheroes don't start from glorious beginnings. Their origins are almost always marked by traumatic events that leave them helpless and scared. Batman witnessed his parents' murder. Superman was sent away from his dying planet with no one to guide him as he grew up. Orphaned Catwoman was forced to steal food to survive on the streets of Gotham.

What makes these superheroes super is their determination to not be defined by helplessness. They embrace their origins, their flaws, and their mistakes, and strive every day to become the best versions of themselves—for the benefit of themselves and others.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alex on January 13, 2016

I mean what's not to love about Emily V. Gordon, first of all?! I really enjoyed this book and appreciated the push to become a super "me." I already felt pretty super, but there were still "aha moments" and chapters that gave me the opportunity to sit down and figure out stuff I needed to work on.......more

Goodreads review by Vincent on September 29, 2015

This book is an incredibly powerful read. Emily Gordon walks a fine line of personalizing the stories so they resonate, but always keeping the focus on the reader's process and the reader's reflection on the material. There's a healthy amount of individuality to her writing and absolutely no ego. Sel......more

Goodreads review by Regina on May 26, 2018

When I heard Emily Gordon had written a book, I knew I wanted to read it, without stopping to think what kind of read it would be. I had never tried self-help books but, coincidentally, I was at a very dark period of my life, and I thought whatever good that came from this book wouldn’t hurt. Otherw......more

Goodreads review by Samantha on October 29, 2019

I feel almost bad giving this three stars and not more than that. Unfortunately I didn't connect with the repeated concept of comparing yourself with super heroes, while I understood the idea I just didn't feel the genuine aspect of this thought. It could have been explained in other ways that help......more

Goodreads review by Laura on April 21, 2020

I really liked Gordon’s book. Gordon presents a guide to young woman about being your best self through super hero references and her personal experience. Gordon provides great insight but in a fun and approachable way. After having listened to podcasts with Gordon it felt like she was a friend shar......more