Failosophy

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Failosophy by Elizabeth Day
Reviewed by Mimi
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There is something enriching about listening to stories of people’s failures. That might seem like a slightly odd thing to say but it is proven in this succinct handbook put together by Elizabeth Day off the back of her podcast, @howtofailpod.

The seven principles of failure delivered by Elizabeth are a bringing together of all the fascinating, emotional and honest conversations she has had over the last few years with a wide range of people. I felt it was a book that encouraged me to be brave, to be bold and to be the unfiltered version of myself. Fear of making mistakes is what holds us back. It keeps us static. This is the guide book for how to get over that fear without a hint of being preachy.

It’s physically pocket-sized but not in impact. Something that during these tumultuous times of anxiety and bad news can work like an encouraging balm. Go get it!

Omma Ahmed

I’ve always loved reading as a kid because it was one of the few Asian-mum approved hobbies although she would have preferred ‘less novels and more school books’! I also grew up in the Harry Potter era so that’s when I really remember falling in love with reading. (Big up my Y7 English teacher for reading a few pages of Philosophers stone at the end of every lesson! You were a real one Mr Williams!) I love being part of this book page (even though I slack massively due to lack of energy and concentration!) because sometimes it felt like a lifeline to help keep me sane. We started it during the time I was feeling really shitty about my Crohn’s disease. It’s been a tough 7 years and the last 3 have probably been the hardest especially mentally so when Linda suggested putting this page together, without hesitation I was down and I’m so proud of us! Writing reviews helped me to organise my thoughts and even resulted in me creating a second Instagram page (@AnOstomateForLife) about my Crohn’s journey. Yes that was a shameless plug and I’m not sorry! Along with reviews, I’ve also loved the creative side of things such as having input in our logo, creating our bookmark and taking book pictures even though it’s awkward af in public! So a few of my fave books: The Godfather by Mario Puzo (made me love the film even more! I’m a self-proclaimed movie buff too btw), Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X and Alex Healy, The Harry Potter series (obviously), Jemima J by Jane Green, Moonlight over Manhattan by Sarah Morgan, Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple and We Should All Be Feminists Chimamanda Adichie.

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