Some Nerve Lessons Learned While Becoming Brave
Some Nerve Lessons Learned While Becoming Brave by Patty Chang Anker, published by Penguin on October 7, 2014, is a reprint edition comprising 432 pages. In this book, Anker shares her journey from a life dominated by fear to one filled with courage and spontaneity. Motivated by a desire to be a better role model for her children, she confronts various anxieties and challenges, including learning to swim, ride a bike, and surf. Through her experiences, she highlights the common fears many face, such as public speaking and heights, and emphasizes the importance of overcoming these obstacles.
Readers will find a blend of personal memoir and practical advice as Anker draws on her interactions with teachers, therapists, and coaches. The narrative focuses on the transformative power of facing fears and the joy that comes from embracing life’s challenges. By sharing her own story alongside the experiences of others, Anker conveys that fear can serve as a gateway to personal growth and fulfillment. This edition is presented in English and is designed for those interested in inspiration, personal growth, and self-help.
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“A compelling story of everyday courage” (Elizabeth Gilbert).
Patty Chang Anker grew up eager to please and afraid to fail. But after thirty-nine years, she decided it was time to stop being a chicken. Motivated initially to become a better role model for her two kids, she vowed to master the fears that were choking the fun and spontaneity out of life. She learned to dive into a swimming pool, ride a bike, do a handstand, and surf. As she shared her experiences, she discovered that most people suffer from their own secret terrors—of flying, driving, heights, public speaking, and more. It became her mission to help others do what they thought they couldn’t and to experience the joy and aliveness that is the true reward of becoming brave.
Inspired and inspiring, this book draws on Anker’s interviews with teachers, therapists, coaches, and clergy to convey both practical advice and profound wisdom. Through her own journey and the stories of others, she conveys with grace and infectious exhilaration the most vital lesson of all: Fear isn’t the end point to life, but the point of entry.
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