Nothing's Missing: A Year of Reckoning, Release, and Remembering Who I Am

by Nicole Lusiani

In her debut memoir, Nicole Lusiani writes a tribute to those who came before her and a survival guide for those who come after her with her story of struggling against betrayal, anxiety, perfectionism, and a life driven by "Shoulds." An invitation to put down your mask and allow yourself a long exhale, this book signs your permission slip to stand tall in the light that was created just for you because, when we liberate ourselves to live in our light, we liberate others to do the same.

108 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 18, 2022

About the author

Nicole Lusiani is a writer, educator, podcaster, and mother. At the center of all these endeavors is a true knowing that there is no such thing as other people’s children because we belong to one another.

The work of Nicole’s heart is writing. In 2010 her blog was her first foray into writing publicly, followed soon after by Skills I Wish I Learned in School: Building a Research Paper and The Wildflower Manifesto. She’s the host of the weekly podcast, Copy Room Conversations, serving teachers in a way she hopes will fuel them and remind them just how important their work is. This is her first memoir.

Nicole’s day job includes work for the Center to Support Excellence in Teaching (CSET) at Stanford University and the Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning, where she focuses her professional development and instructional coaching on instructional equity. Prior to this, Nicole served as a public high school teacher for twenty years.

Nicole's favorite thing to do is hang out with her teenage children and the family dog, the group of whom make up her strongest circle of love and Joyous Madness.

Learn more at Nicole’s work at NicoleLusiani.com

Reviews

[Martha Van Buskirk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I often struggle with "shoulds." The author addresses this burden with self-care and self-talk concepts that are honest and fresh. She also acknowledges hard things and hard times, but provides hope and encouragement - that we too can step forward with hope and grace and gather the resources to succeed and thrive. This lovely book is perfect for our times!

[Kkm.Interiorsgmail.Com · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Nothing’s Missing” Exactly! Our lives are perfectly imperfect. So why are we women continually striving for perfection that is unattainable and unnecessary? Allowing our lives to be led by “shoulds” instead of our hearts? By sharing her own struggle, her heartbreak and then hope, the author explores these themes, as well as the very relatable struggle of living with anxiety. Lusiani has found her quiet and her truth and shared it with us.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story told with refreshing brevity while maintaining depth, substance and intensity. I admire the author’s vulnerability in sharing her journey towards peace and authenticity. This book is an inspiration to tackle life’s challenges with openness, grace, and a loving dog by your side.

[Geetha]

Huge congratulations to Nicole for pouring her heart and soul into such a vulnerable book!