Struggle, Grace Marshall
Struggle, Grace Marshall
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Struggle
The surprising truth, beauty and opportunity hidden in life’s sh*ttier moments

Author: Grace Marshall

Narrator: Grace Marshall

Unabridged: 3 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/31/2022


Synopsis

***BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2022 SHORTLISTED TITLE******THE PEOPLE' BOOK PRIZE 2022/23 SHORTLISTED TITLE***Struggling? You’re in the right place.In a world that’s obsessed with fast hacks, quick wins, and Instagram-perfection (cue “Everything is Awesome”) struggle has become a taboo. A sign that something’s gone horribly wrong. But what if we’ve got it all wrong about getting it wrong?What if struggle isn’t a battle to fight, a trap to avoid, or a sign of weakness? What if struggle is precisely where the magic happens - where we do our best, most important work?Whether you’re wading in treacle, waiting for the storm to pass or just damn tired of the hustle, this thought-provoking exploration will shine a surprising new light on the truth, beauty and opportunity hidden in life’s shittier moments.Author of the award-winning ‘How to be Really Productive’, Grace Marshall is known for her “refreshingly human” approach to productivity. Featured in The Guardian, Forbes, Huffpost and BBC Radio, her work as a Productivity Ninja has taken her from Norway to New York, helping thousands of people - from startup founders to corporate managers, artists to engineers, students and CEOs - to replace stress, overwhelm and frustration with success, sanity and satisfaction.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Eva-Marie on April 28, 2009

I almost didn't rate this book because I feel kind of unfair giving it a rating. This book isn't for me but I'm sure some people could get a lot out of it. I like non-fiction a lot so the fact that this is based on a true story grabbed me from the beginning. This is a truly powerful story and I thin......more

Goodreads review by OOSA on January 18, 2009

A Woman's Struggle THE STRUGGLE by Ms.Understood is based on a true story of Cassey Jenkins, a single African American woman and mother of four. After being caught having sex with a sixteen-year-old boy, her step-father, Cain, unmercifully beats her and she is kicked out into the streets of Chicago.......more

This story was one that left me in tears, angry and wondering what was next. This story was told so well you'll be left feeling for Cassey. Pulling for her and wishing you knew where bop was. One bad relationship after another, Cassey thinks she found her dream guy in Bop. But after she decides bein......more