Rules for the Unruly
Living an Unconventional Life
1st Edition
Published on 16. September 2001
192 pages
978-0-7432-1663-0 (ISBN)
Description
Rules for the Unruly is a distillation of surprising life wisdom from National Public Radio commentator and writer Marion Winik -- a woman who has seen it all, done it all, and would never exchange her experiences for the security of a traditional life. Winik's amusing tales of outrageous mistakes, haunting uncertainty, and the never-ending struggle to stay true to her heart strike a powerful chord with creative, impassioned, independent-minded free spirits who know they're different -- and want to stay that way.
Winik's seven Rules for the Unruly are:
Rules for the Unruly shows us how taking risks, living creatively, and cherishing our inner weirdness can become the secret of our happiness and success, not our downfall.
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04/2001
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Person
Marion Winik is a longtime contributor to National Public Radio's All Things Considered and the author of Telling, First Comes Love, and The Lunch-Box Chronicles. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and their children.
Content
Introduction
1.
The Path is Not Straight
2.
Mistakes Need Not be Fatal
3.
People are More Important Than Achievements or Possessions
4.
Be Gentle With Your Parents
5.
Never Stop Doing What You Care About Most
6.
Learn to Use a SemiColon
7.
You Will Find Love
Afterword
