We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions
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NEW YORK TIMES AND #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The award-winning authors and podcasters Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle created We Can Do Hard Things--the guidebook for being alive--to help fellow travelers find their way through life.
When you travel through a new country, you need a guidebook.
When you travel through love, heartbreak, joy, parenting, friendship, uncertainty, aging, grief, new beginnings--life--you need a guidebook, too.
We Can Do Hard Things is the guidebook for being alive.
Every day, Glennon Doyle spirals around the same questions: Why am I like this? How do I figure out what I want? How do I know what to do? Why can't I be happy? Am I doing this right?
The harder life gets, the less likely she is to remember the answers she's spent her life learning. She wonders: I'm almost fifty years old. I've overcome a hell of a lot. Why do I wake up every day having forgotten everything I know?
Glennon's compasses are her sister, Amanda, and her wife, Abby. Recently, in the span of a single year, Glennon was diagnosed with anorexia, Amanda was diagnosed with breast cancer, and Abby's beloved brother died. For the first time, they were all lost at the same time. So they turned toward the only thing that's ever helped them find their way: deep, honest conversations with other brave, kind, wise people.
They asked each other, their dearest friends, and 118 of the world's most brilliant wayfinders: As you've traveled these roads--marriage, parenting, work, recovery, heartbreak, aging, new beginnings--have you collected any wisdom that might help us find our way?
As Glennon, Abby, and Amanda wrote down every life-saving answer, they discovered two things:
1. No matter what road we are walking down, someone else has traveled the same terrain.
2. The wisdom of our fellow travelers will light our way.
They put all of that wisdom in one place: We Can Do Hard Things--a place to turn when you feel clueless and alone, when you need clarity in the chaos, or when you want wise company on the path of life.
We are all life travelers. We don't have to travel alone. We Can Do Hard Things is our guidebook.
Featuring wisdom from: ALOK - Sara Bareilles - Dr. Yaba Blay - Kate Bowler - adrienne maree brown - Brandi Carlile - Brittney Cooper - Brittany Packnett Cunningham - Kaitlin Curtice - Megan Falley - Jane Fonda - Stephanie Foo - Ashley C. Ford - Ina Garten - Roxane Gay - Andrea Gibson - Elizabeth Gilbert - Dr. Orna Guralnik - Tricia Hersey - Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson - Luvvie Ajayi Jones - Dr. Becky Kennedy - Emily Nagoski - Esther Perel - Ai-Jen Poo - Cole Arthur Riley - Dr. Alexandra Solomon - Cheryl Strayed - Sonya Renee Taylor - Ocean Vuong - And many others
Book Details
- ISBN
- 0593977645
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Authors
- Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, Amanda Doyle
- Publisher
- Dial Press
- Published Date
- May 6, 2025
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 512
- Physical Info
- 1.42 in H x 9.22 in L x 6.37 in W (2.11 lb)
I am a huge pod squadder so I knew I would love this book no matter what. First of all, it’s gorgeous. Beautiful and simple illustrations, different fonts, quotes, dialogue… I love the podcast so much and this book has some of the most memorable and thought provoking quotes from the podcast all in one place. Instead of looking back at past transcripts, I can look right here.One other reviewer said it’s not relatable to everyday humans… I could not disagree more. I am an everyday human (mom, wife, teacher, neighbor, sister) and I find something relatable on every page and in every podcast episode. If you love their podcast, this book is well worth it. If you’ve never listened to the podcast, you might like it.
One of the best books I have ever read. Loved it.
This book is just page after page of truth bombs. It will make you see yourself and the world in a different light. It will expand your horizons of how you see yourself and your inner beauty. Would recommend to anyone.
lots of meaningful thoughts
Obsessed with Glennon and everything that she publishes. I preordered this book as soon as she announced it and it was on my doorstep the day it released.
We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life’s 20 Questions is like a lifeline tossed out in turbulent waters. Glennon Doyle doesn’t just write, she opens a door, pulls you through, and sits with you in the messy, beautiful corners of life. The structure is refreshingly honest, weaving soulful reflections with grounded, practical wisdom on questions we all ask: What if this is as good as it gets? How do I know I’m living my truth?Each chapter is like therapy and coffee with a brutally honest friend, one who somehow always knows just what to say to make you laugh, cry, and keep going. This book doesn’t offer perfection, it offers liberation.If you’ve felt overwhelmed, stuck, or just curious about how to navigate this strange thing called life with grace and grit, this book will feel like home.
Great book and easy to read
I’m still reading it, but only because it’s a learned response to fall asleep while reading. It’s well-written.
Good advice for females!
In my opinion, this is IT. There is not a better book out there. This will be my go-to when I need to recenter myself. This will be the book I go back to. The book I write all my little notes in. The book I want my kids to read one day to remind them that we are ALL in this crazy thing called life and somedays that’s wonderful and some days its extremely hard but through it all - no one is alone. Thank you Glennon, Abby, and Amanda for sharing, thank you to everyone else who contributed. MUST READ!
Really loved this book. I like the authors and their podcast, so I thought I would and I wasn’t disappointed. Especially liked the way it was organized. Wanted to take notes on just about everything… can see why the journal would be a good companion piece. As it is, one can use this book as a reference on specific topics when needed.
Another fantastic book about life and all aspects around living from Glennon Doyle & Co. I wish the three of you well!
As a long time listener (podsquad) to their podcast, I am so incredibly thankful that some of the most helpful and life changing things I have heard there, are now in my happy little hands. Thank you for this book!!
I pre ordered this book as soon as it was available to be! I did not even know exactly what this book was about, so I am jumping in blind, and so far I am finding it so helpful. I love all the advice from so many influential women. To me, surrounding myself with respected women is helping me navigate this time in my life. I also feel like I am getting to knowGlennon, Abby, and Amanda better!
Absolutely amazing book. Love the wisdom. Love the format, conversational not preaching. Beautifully written, thought out and without a doubt something for everyone!! Can be read cover to cover, one chapter or simply one paragraph. Everyone should have a copy on hand to pick up as needed
I'll get this right out--I don't like the "we can do hard things" podcast because both of the Doyle sisters grate on my nerves. I read one of Glennon's books and said "never again!" I am a huge Wambach fan, on the other hand, so I gave this book a try. I'm glad I did. I don't know if it's the inclusion of bits of writing from others or how the info is split up into small segments but it's really, really good. It's nice as a daily reader of sorts, reading a few pages in the bathtub and giving me something to think about.
This book makes my soul happy! Everyone should read this beautifully honest and well scripted book on our heritage and on our own ability to not feel inferior but trust in who we are and love ourselves for what we are and already know!! Love these 3 ladies who brought this to life in a book I will cherish and read over and over. 🙏🏻
If you're committed to your own personal growth, get the book. You can tell a lot of hard work went into this. I've been a listener of the podcast since the beginning and yes the content captured in the book is from their podcast which I'm so grateful for because unless you are taking notes from every episode, organizing them, and then categorizing, it's so easy to forget the all the nuggets of wisdom. This guidebook makes the content accessible and easy to reference when you need it. Thank you Glennon, Abby, and Amanda for the deep work you're doing so we can all benefit. Was so happy to purchase this book so I could give back a fraction of what I've gotten from your podcast. Thank you, truly. P.S. - Saw you three in Tysons over the weekend on your book tour. Was so sweet to watch Tish perform. What a beautiful soul - she is so lucky to have you three as family <3
It’s a journal-like collection of quotes (complete with line drawings and wildly different type size throughout) from guests of the WCDHT podcast. Since I’m an avid listener, I’ve heard most of them already.I was hoping for essays that wove in these glimpses of wisdom cohesively, but this feels like a scrapbook. I find it difficult to digest since it jumps around so much, and the design is not to my taste.Doesn’t diminish the beauty and wisdom that is contained in these pages, and I will pick it up now and then for inspiration, now that I know what to expect!
I just received the book yesterday and have only read parts of it about getting unstuck… so far I love the little bits that I’ve read. But I came to write a review here because I super-love the quality, format and layout! The pages are white and the overall layout is so appealing. The use of different font sizes draws me, and there are these small doodle-like designs that give it a charming, personal feel. It’s honestly a pleasure to hold and look at, and it feels like an inviting, open canvas to highlight and make notes.
