The Art of Showing Up, Rachel Wilkerson Miller
The Art of Showing Up, Rachel Wilkerson Miller
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The Art of Showing Up
How to Be There for Yourself and Your People

Author: Rachel Wilkerson Miller

Narrator: Robin Eller

Unabridged: 10 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/12/2020

Synopsis

When it comes to adult friendships, we’re woefully inept: We barely manage to show up for our own commitments, let alone maintain our relationships. What’s more, we’re living in an uncharted social landscape with new conventions on how to relate—one where actual phone calls are reserved for Mom (if anyone), “dropping in” is unheard-of, and “flaking out” is routine.The Art of Showing Up offers a roadmap through this morass to true connection with your friends, your family, and yourself. Author Rachel Wilkerson Miller teaches that “showing up” means connecting with others in a way that makes them feel seen and supported. And that begins with showing up for yourself: recognizing your needs, understanding your physical and mental health, and practicing self-compassion. Only then can you better support other people; witness their joy, pain, and true selves; validate their experiences; and help ease their burden.When “showing up” for others, it’s not the grandest gesture that matters most—it’s how close you come to meeting your loved ones where they really are.

About Rachel Wilkerson Miller

Rachel Wilkerson Miller is the author of Dot Journaling—A Practical Guide and deputy editor of VICE Life. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, BuzzFeed, Huffington Post, and SELF. She lives in Brooklyn.

About Robin Eller

Robin Eller is an accomplished actress, dance educator, and voice artist who has appeared on stage and television and in films and commercials. The narrator of several audiobooks, she speaks fluent Italian and has performed with prominent musicians, including James Brown, with whom she traveled the world as a dancer.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alisha

This book hits a lot of things that are at the core of healthy relationships. It spends the first portion delving into what your own needs/boundaries/likes/dislikes are, and the next portion getting into the dynamics of friendship. I thought it had a number of good suggestions, although the tone was......more

Goodreads review by Ell

This is an excellent book for young adults. I am going to have my son read it when he reaches his teen years. The book is divided into two sections. The first section is about showing up for yourself (an often neglected line of thought). The second is about showing up for other people (an increasing......more

Goodreads review by Courtney

I really loved this book. The vast majority of the time I pick up a self-help book, it's a form of continuing education for my psych degree, but this one really did it for me. There's research (yay continuing ed!!), other books to check out, practical advice, and laying out those soft skills that th......more

Goodreads review by Kay

I was absolutely not expecting to give this book 5 stars, nor was I expecting to put this on my "thought-provoking" shelf, but this is a book I feel everyone needs. The book /feels/ very written for women even though not once does this book say it's for women, or not for men, or its target audience......more

Quotes

“Rachel has this great emotional intelligence—and—the ability to translate it into accessible tips on cultivating meaningful relationships.”  BuzzFeed

“Goes beyond answering texts on time…Instead, she gets frank with her audience about the moments that impact our friendships most.” Bitch Media

“Robin Eller’s earnest performance works well with this extensive lesson on how to put 100% of yourself into living your life. The can-do energy in her voice keeps the audiobook moving…Eller’s optimism and clear interpretations make the message sound immediate and useful.” AudioFile

“Gives great advice about being honest when people ask how you’re doing. Plus, a detailed guide to how to show up for people in small and large ways.” NPR

“Excellent tips for forging relationships with others and becoming an even better ‘old’ friend.” Library Journal (starred review)

“An easy, entertaining guide to adult friendships…Those looking for help braving the social unknown will want to take a look.” Publishers Weekly

“A fresh, wise, practical, modern guide for figuring out how to be true to yourself while also meaningfully connected to others. An important contribution to the larger, complicated project of solving loneliness.” Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering

“Rachel’s advice is smart, straightforward, and empathetic. The Art of Showing Up offers a roadmap to becoming a better friend and happier person. Read this book!” Alison Green, author of Ask a Manager

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