Youre Going to Survive, Alexandra Franzen
Youre Going to Survive, Alexandra Franzen
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You're Going to Survive

Author: Alexandra Franzen

Narrator: Karen Krause

Unabridged: 7 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/06/2021


Synopsis

Life involves adversity: No matter what kind of career you’ve chosen, you’re going to deal with discouragement, frustration, and situations that are, shall we say, “less than ideal.” It could be a hysterical client who’s demanding a refund. Or a book that gets rejected…48 times and counting. Or a job interview that goes nowhere. Or watching your best friend get the exciting promotion that you wanted. Or a vicious one-star review that rattles your self-esteem and makes you question your talent, your identity, everything. When that moment arrives, listen to this audiobook.Defeat and getting through it: Inside, you’ll find inspiring true stories from all kinds of people?from authors, chefs, lawyers, website designers, and Broadway performers to personal stylists, jazz musicians, business consultants, non-profit fundraisers, and more?each describing one of the worst moments in their entire career, and how they got through it.How to stay motivated and never give up: Each chapter is filled with honesty, humor, and heartfelt encouragement to help you stay motivated, keep marching, and never give up?even when things feel incredibly tough. No matter what’s going on in your career right now, this isn’t the end of your story. You’re going to survive.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen

I've read Alexandra Franzen's blog for many, many years and I enjoy her style of storytelling with heart and her ability to get to the heart of the matter and both make you think and make you feel . She can instill courage while making sure you feel held. Many of the stories in this collection are o......more

Goodreads review by Jill

This book was such a joy, such an inspiration, and not in a toxic positivity sort of way. This is a collection of true stories about people who tried and often failed but they didn't die or stop trying. It came to me at just the right time (I'd quit my job at a university after 19 years). For how mu......more

Goodreads review by Danni

Everything Alexandra Franzen writes is GREAT. This was, of course, also GREAT. It's a collection of essays, some by Franzen and some by others, which she describes as "True stories of criticism, rejection, public humiliation, terrible Yelp reviews, and other experiences that basically make you want......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca

I've been a longtime reader and supporter of Alex, so I was really looking forward to this book and knew it would be right up my alley. This book is incredibly encouraging, filled with tons of real-life stories—each paired with practical tips to get through your worst defeats. This is definitely a bo......more