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“
Cosmic Goodness
reminds you what I had to learn the hard life gets better the moment you stop trying to control everything, trust the pull inside you, and let yourself become who you’re meant to be.”—Mel Robbins,
New York Times
bestselling author and host of
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Cassidy Gard embodied the energy of a 2000s rom-com heroine, exactly what she envisioned as a teen watching journalist Andie Anderson in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Sharp, intuitive, and lit by ambition, she built a career at Good Morning America, navigating a hybrid world of investigative reporting, exclusive interviews with cultural icons, and the adrenaline of breaking national news.
Beneath the achievement was the generational trauma she carried as the daughter of a volatile alcoholic. A girl conditioned to survive by dimming her light, she was no longer willing to let her family’s dysfunction define her future.
At seventeen, she left Florida for New York City, craving expansion. What followed was a whirlwind of early YouTube journalism, the identity-shaping landscapes of Los Angeles and New York, and rising through the industry while battling anxiety, depression, and perfectionism. Serendipitously, a golden thread of run-ins with “The Rockstar,” her musical hero, appeared at pivotal moments like mystical guideposts, leading her toward new people, places, and possibilities.
As the world shut down, she woke up. An inner revolution pulled her toward conscious sobriety. She left the burnout loop for Montana sunsets, a cabin called Cosmic Goodness, and a partner lovingly nicknamed Squirrel she met on 2/22/22, followed by a metamorphosis into motherhood.
“Cassidy Gard doesn’t just intellectually understand spiritual principles. She has lived them. She viscerally gets it, aligning the earthy and the divine in a fantastic way. What a heart, what a brain, what a writer. She hits you right between the eyes and you feel blessed.”—Marianne Williamson
Cassidy Gard embodied the energy of a 2000s rom-com heroine, exactly what she envisioned as a teen watching journalist Andie Anderson in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Sharp, intuitive, and lit by ambition, she built a career at Good Morning America, navigating a hybrid world of investigative reporting, exclusive interviews with cultural icons, and the adrenaline of breaking national news.
Beneath the achievement was the generational trauma she carried as the daughter of a volatile alcoholic. A girl conditioned to survive by dimming her light, she was no longer willing to let her family’s dysfunction define her future.
At seventeen, she left Florida for New York City, craving expansion. What followed was a whirlwind of early YouTube journalism, the identity-shaping landscapes of Los Angeles and New York, and rising through the industry while battling anxiety, depression, and perfectionism. Serendipitously, a golden thread of run-ins with “The Rockstar,” her musical hero, appeared at pivotal moments like mystical guideposts, leading her toward new people, places, and possibilities.
As the world shut down, she woke up. An inner revolution pulled her toward conscious sobriety. She left the burnout loop for Montana sunsets, a cabin called Cosmic Goodness, and a partner lovingly nicknamed Squirrel she met on 2/22/22, followed by a metamorphosis into motherhood.
“Cassidy Gard doesn’t just intellectually understand spiritual principles. She has lived them. She viscerally gets it, aligning the earthy and the divine in a fantastic way. What a heart, what a brain, what a writer. She hits you right between the eyes and you feel blessed.”—Marianne Williamson
- GenresMemoir
352 pages, Paperback
Expected publication May 12, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you, Post Hill Press and NetGalley, for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I sat with this review for a while, as this is the author's debut memoir, and it's clear the book was written from a place of deep vulnerability and catharsis (how could a memoir not be!). While I appreciate the courage it takes to share such personal experiences, I found it difficult to stay fully engaged or feel connected to the narrative.
The author has clearly endured significant challenges, and the title accurately signals the spiritual framing of the book, so I don't feel the narrative itself is misleading. That said, much of the reflection felt preachy to me, leaning heavily on the universe or spiritual principles as explanation. I found myself hoping for more depth and a broader consideration of external factors - including intersections of privilege, race and social context. That additional layer of analysis might have deepened the impact of an otherwise sincere and heartfelt story.
I sat with this review for a while, as this is the author's debut memoir, and it's clear the book was written from a place of deep vulnerability and catharsis (how could a memoir not be!). While I appreciate the courage it takes to share such personal experiences, I found it difficult to stay fully engaged or feel connected to the narrative.
The author has clearly endured significant challenges, and the title accurately signals the spiritual framing of the book, so I don't feel the narrative itself is misleading. That said, much of the reflection felt preachy to me, leaning heavily on the universe or spiritual principles as explanation. I found myself hoping for more depth and a broader consideration of external factors - including intersections of privilege, race and social context. That additional layer of analysis might have deepened the impact of an otherwise sincere and heartfelt story.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
4/5 Stars
Cassidy has lived an interesting life. She’s traveled widely, met her share of celebrities, and explored a range of spiritual paths. Throughout the book, it’s clear she’s a hard worker who has faced real challenges. However, the narrative occasionally overlooks how her appearance may have contributed to some of her early advantages, rather than attributing so much to the universe.
The most compelling part of the book comes near the end, when she reflects on settling down, finding a partner, and wanting children. These moments feel the most relatable. I also appreciated that she doesn’t try to wrap everything up in a neat bow. Instead, she acknowledges that life is rarely a straight or easy path, and she captures that beautifully.
Cassidy has lived an interesting life. She’s traveled widely, met her share of celebrities, and explored a range of spiritual paths. Throughout the book, it’s clear she’s a hard worker who has faced real challenges. However, the narrative occasionally overlooks how her appearance may have contributed to some of her early advantages, rather than attributing so much to the universe.
The most compelling part of the book comes near the end, when she reflects on settling down, finding a partner, and wanting children. These moments feel the most relatable. I also appreciated that she doesn’t try to wrap everything up in a neat bow. Instead, she acknowledges that life is rarely a straight or easy path, and she captures that beautifully.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Cassidy did a great job in telling her story.
She is not afraid to admit that she is just a human. Human with flaws and strength.
I could understand her feelings toward her parents and how it unconsiously shape her relationship toward other people.
Sometimes determination to change your fate could bring you far away, but sometimes you just have to know when to let it go. And let the cosmic do the rest.
Thank you Netgalley for the eARC.
She is not afraid to admit that she is just a human. Human with flaws and strength.
I could understand her feelings toward her parents and how it unconsiously shape her relationship toward other people.
Sometimes determination to change your fate could bring you far away, but sometimes you just have to know when to let it go. And let the cosmic do the rest.
Thank you Netgalley for the eARC.
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