Last August I sat in the goat shed and started writing a book.
It was the kind of book I NEEDED to read. I was hungry to learn about how to live a GREAT life — not just a good one. I wanted to hear directly from my heroes about how they found their way to happiness, greatness and joy. And how they found their way out of mediocrity and darkness.
600 pages later, I have never been more proud of anything I have ever done. Ever.
The Guide to Becoming Alive is part manifesto, part memoir. It includes lessons from the garden, and candid conversations with my heroes and friends including: Jane Goodall, Alice Waters, Jo Horgan, Martha Stewart, Jane Fonda, Terry Tempest Williams, Kelly Wearstler, David Leon, Jobi Manson, Gonzalo Samaranch Granados, Elise Loehnen, Erica Chidi, Ellen DeGeneres, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, David de Rothschild, Dr. Kerry Howells
Together we talk about work ethic, sex, love, purpose, food, exercise, technology, politics, design, plants, and dogs. There’s plenty of great images and lots of words to live by. In a world that feels chaotic, this is a roadmap.
x Richard
Last August I sat in the goat shed and started writing a book.
It was the kind of book I NEEDED to read. I was hungry to learn about how to live a GREAT life — not just a good one. I wanted to hear directly from my heroes about how they found their way to happiness, greatness and joy. And how they found their way out of mediocrity and darkness.
600 pages later, I have never been more proud of anything I have ever done. Ever.
The Guide to Becoming Alive is part manifesto, part memoir. It includes lessons from the garden, and candid conversations with my heroes and friends including: Jane Goodall, Alice Waters, Jo Horgan, Martha Stewart, Jane Fonda, Terry Tempest Williams, Kelly Wearstler, David Leon, Jobi Manson, Gonzalo Samaranch Granados, Elise Loehnen, Erica Chidi, Ellen DeGeneres, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, David de Rothschild, Dr. Kerry Howells
Together we talk about work ethic, sex, love, purpose, food, exercise, technology, politics, design, plants, and dogs. There’s plenty of great images and lots of words to live by. In a world that feels chaotic, this is a roadmap.
A stunning book added to our coffee table, and beautifully designed inside the cover as well. I've only just begun digging in, but it's a joy to open and explore.
Sheryl P.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 weeks ago
Inspiration and Tranquility
Amazing book for your home or as a host gift.
Catherine D.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 month ago
A great story
Loved learning how FE came alive. Loved the conversations. It was like having dinner with them.
Camille D.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 months ago
More than a coffee table book
While this book is beautiful and certainly makes a great coffee table book for guests to enjoy, it's also insightful and incredibly well crafted.
Debra L.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
Beautiful Book
We saw this book at our son’s house and knew we had to have it. We haven’t read the entire thing, but rather we are allowing it to feed and nourish us a bit at a time. It is a magical, inspiring, and gorgeous book!