From her poetry to her essays, Tamblyn’s luminous writing shines as brightly as her powerful acting. In this anthology, Tamblyn and a brilliant crew of fellow writers meditate on the power of intuition ... The contributors are unmatched in talent, from essayists Jia Tolentino and Samantha Irby and political lights Ayanna Pressley and Huma Abedin to actors America Ferrera and Amy Poehler, poets Mindy Nettifee and Ada Limón, and even Tamblyn’s own mother, Bonnie. Readers will leave with a newfound appreciation for intuition, the electric magic that guides their creativity, relationships, and dreams. A gifted polymath, Tamblyn boldly dissects life’s greatest mysteries to make readers feel less alone in their bodies and minds.
... most of these pieces assume that readers already have a healthy respect for intuition ... This title will resonate strongly with readers who enjoyed Clarissa Pinkola Estés’s Women Who Run with the Wolves, a work Tamblyn mentions a number of times. With a variety of perspectives, this collection validates women striving to hear and trust themselves.
Many of the essays are less prescriptive and more thought-provoking ... Depending on the reader’s disposition, Tamblyn’s own pieces will come off as self-indulgent or delightful ... By contract, Amy Poehler clearly understood the assignment ... Lessons worth learning: Listening and trusting yourself is always going to lead you on the right path eventually.
... deeply moving ... A lively conversation between actor America Ferrera and Tamblyn is especially enjoyable ... Intimate and thought-provoking, this collection packs a punch.
... celebrates the ancient, spiritual wisdom of the inner voice and guides readers towards harnessing and embracing their intuitive intelligence. Showcasing the 15 varied stories by women across the professional spectrum, including actress and director Amy Poehler, lawmaker Ayanna Pressley and political strategist Huma Abedin, the book's impressive assemblage of writers delivers a reassuring message: intuition, that deep sensory awareness or gut feeling, is a gift accessible to everyone ... Tamblyn's inspirational road map for accessing one's intuition includes tools for pushing past old fears and letting go of unrealistic expectations toward a restorative sense of inner calm.
