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The Art of Asking

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help
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teresatexeira
Dec 20, 2019teresatexeira rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
could not connect with the book. maybe it works for others as many excellent reviews? brene brown seems clearer and has less "baggage" that's the word-- lots of baggage.
Sep 20, 2018WoodneathReads rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is one of my all time favorite books and one I recommend to almost anyone. Even if you don't like Amanda Palmer's music or creative aspirations the message in the book of acceptance and community is inspiring. Her humor and candid…
Aug 15, 2018WoodneathJenny rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is one of my all time favorite books and one I recommend to almost anyone. Even if you don't like Amanda Palmer's music or creative aspirations the message in the book of acceptance and community is inspiring. Her humor and candid…
CHRISTI_14
Oct 26, 2017CHRISTI_14 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Very inspiring woman. I was drawn to the title as I too have difficulty asking for myself; asking for others not a problem. I now want to track down Amanda's music and art, it sounds intriguing. Picked up a book of short stories by Neil…
Aug 11, 2017JessicaTB rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Unexpectedly inspiring. It was recommended to me so I read it. Amazing! It IS hard for me to ask for help and this has opened my eyes a little wider.
Dec 04, 2016RussWill rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Audiobook has some music. Strange type of book to class. Definitely more "autobiography" than anything , but with the intent of letting the reader develop his or her own understanding from the author's (very personal) insight. Open and…
Nov 12, 2016VigilanteReads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I did not expect this book to make me cry. It did. it happened more than once. I really felt like Amanda Palmer let us into her life with this book. I cried. I laughed.Amanda Palmer has always had a great relationship with her fans and I…
Jul 12, 2016
This is the most inspiring book I've ever read, hands down. I recommend it to everyone whenever I can. Amanda Palmer is a firework.
Jun 23, 2016rachernandez rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I found this book to be entertaining and enlightening. It dealt with why people struggle sometimes to ask for the things we need and followed Amanda Palmer's incredibly intriguing life story up until now. I've never actually heard of…
Jun 23, 2016eus rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I loved this audiobook! Amanda is so full of love! Bursting with love!!!
Mar 21, 2016ayh rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Some inspiring stories about humanity. In case it concerns you, warning about her use of irreverent religious references and coarse language. Based on online readers' comments, I'm glad I listened to the audiobook, I do not think I would…
Feb 13, 2016Cinestress rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
The first 20 pages seem to just be a reiteration of her TED Talk and following that, the book loses steam and also my interest. I usually find Amanda Palmer's work hit or miss, but I find that her written work here is definitely not up to…
Nov 12, 2015rituka rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved her reading the book! Her voice sounds like I was listening to NPR. Awesome. Great content too. I really enjoyed it.
Feb 11, 2015Mrs_Kiki rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Actually listened to the audio which has songs and more content, not available through CPL. Good, inspiring read, could do with less 'teaching Neal to love'
Jan 26, 2015JCLJoshN rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is one of those books that smacked me upside the head and made me rethink...well, pretty much everything. I've admired Amanda Palmer for a while, but The Art of Asking resonated with me at a subatomic level and illuminated some things…
Dec 13, 2014lasmith55 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
An interesting life for sure. However I didn't find the writing compelling enough to read the whole book. In my opinion most of the appeal of this title would be the DIY strategies for musicians and performance art.