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, self-doubt, courage, growth—and just being a human on planet earth. Look around at your life. Do you like it? Are you happy? And I don’t mean “sure, everything’s okay” happy. I mean kid on a rollercoaster happy. The kind of happiness that spreads through your whole body and explodes into pure, unadulterated joy. How many parts of your life make you that happy? If you’ve been following all the rules of who you’re supposed to be—like so many of us have—chances are your life isn’t filled with that rollercoaster ride of joy every day. But it can be. And finding that happiness is start doing the things you want to do. Start living the life you want and being the person you were born to be. This is a book about finding and embracing that that wonderful, unique, authentic you. It’s about giving fewer f*cks about the things that don’t really matter and focusing on the things that do. It’s about doing all the things you always wanted to do but didn’t because you were too scared of change or failure or what other people might think. This is a guide to getting rid of those fears. 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 guide to getting a ticket to that rollercoaster ride of joy. And the best part is, it’s never too late.

231 pages, Paperback

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.