I Never Signed Up for This...: Finding Power in Life's Broken Pieces by Darryle Pollack

by Darryle Pollack

This hybrid of self help and memoir is a compelling and inspiring story of what happens when life happens….going in directions we don't expect. With humor, heart and hope, Darryle Pollack describes how her own broken pieces led her to find purpose and power. Calling upon her resources and resilience, she created a new mindset based on her own experience that can help others with their own broken pieces, proving that what breaks can bring the breakthrough. This is everything a satisfying memoir should be. It tells a very personal but universal story. The experiences are shared with honesty and insight. The prose is girl-friend casual and evocative at the same time. And, perhaps best of all, it is very funny. --- Suzanne Braun Levine, first editor of Ms. magazine, author of Inventing the Rest of Our Lives A funny and moving how-to, with wisdom all of us can use about putting our lives back together when all seems lost. ---Iris Rainer Dart, author of Beaches

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First published July 1, 2015

Reviews

[Leslie Lehr · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not your mother's cancer memoir. This is the story of a vivacious, ambitious, successful woman who resembles that middle bowling pin that refuses to fall down no matter what the wrecking ball of life throws down her polished lane. Part celebrity bio, part career legend, part love story, part inspiration on creativity, reading this book is like catching up with a friend. A smart friend, filled with infectious joy and purpose. It's hard to talk about the writing, because her story and the engaging tone is more like listening than reading. And if you really want to listen, check out her Ted talk.

[Marlenewaxman · Rating 5 out of 5]

The title promises and the book delivers

This is a wonderful read for anyone who is breathing. Sooner or later we all discover life isn't fair. In her memoir, Darryle acknowledges this and shares her journey to resilience and authenticity. Very enjoyable, fast read and inspiring.