Authentic AF: Say what you mean, Do what you want, and Be whoever the F*ck you are

by Taylor Ahlstrom

A hilarious, vulnerable, and unapologetic approach to happiness, insecurity, courage, growth-and just being a human on planet earth.
When was the last time you were happy? And I mean really happy. Kid on a rollercoaster happy. The kind of happiness that spreads through your whole body and explodes with pure unadulterated joy? Chances are, it's been a while. Chances are, most the days of your life are mostly the same. We grow up, we get jobs, maybe we get married and have kids, and somewhere along the line we think we're finished. We think we've become the people we're going to be. But what if I told you that you never stop changing? That in five years or two years or two weeks, you can become a whole new version of you? That could you move to Paris or write that book you're always talking about . . . that rather than just coasting through life, you could remember what makes it worth living . . . that you could find the thing that brings you that rollercoaster ride of joy . . . and you could do it every single day? Well, you can. And it's easy. There's just a whole bunch of bullshit getting in the way. This is a guide to getting rid of that bullshit. It's a guide to coming to terms with how you got to where you are and writing a new future for who you want to be. It's a roadmap to doing the things you've always wanted to do. And the best part is, it's never too late.

232 pages, Hardcover

First published October 9, 2022

About the author

Taylor Ahlstrom is a freelance writer, editor, and book designer who has written and published two books. She is passionate about making the world a better place through honesty, authenticity, and self-reflection in combination with stronger, more resilient communities, better communication, and economies that prioritize wellbeing over profits.

Reviews

[Taylor Ahlstrom · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wrote this book. So yes, I have read it. Many many times. Should it get 5 stars? I dunno, but I'm going to let my extreme bias guide my judgment here.

[Scott Shappell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Immediately after finishing this book I bought 3 copies for my college age nieces and nephews. Ahlstrom’s book blends serious advice with stories about her own life that are sometimes surprising, sometimes painful, but always seriously funny and impactful. I look forward to whatever she writes next.