Book Review: The Art of Showing Up

Author: Rachel Wilkerson Miller

My review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I think everybody needs to read this book.

I acknowledge that it may not be everyone’s cup of tea because it’s written in a candid manner and some people might not like the colors palette for whatever reason, but this book has changed my life in a practical, everyday way. And the most important life changes aren’t always the giant epiphanies or overnight discoveries. Sometimes they’re habits and thought processes that shape your every day life.

In any case, this book made me realize that I never truly knew how true, meaningful friendships worked, or what to do to be in one. I also realized that I’m someone who needs things laid out in front of me and explained clearly because some things just go over my head. And I love that it teaches you that at the heart of showing up for others is showing up for yourself, and gives not only wisdom to do both but also actionable steps (something that I personally need). This is a manual on How To Friend. And everyone needs to read it. Immediately.

This book had so many useful nuggets that I bought page markers just to keep track of them because these things will come up in my life.

You’ll want to examine your friendships after this one.