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The Rules Do Not Apply
240 pages, 2018
A memoir about a woman overcoming dramatic loss, Ariel Levy's The Rules Do Not Apply is for readers of Cheryl Strayed and Joan Didion. When Ariel Levy left on a reporting trip to Mongolia in 2012, she was pregnant and financially secure. A month later, none of that was true. Although she had built an unconventional life and watched it fall apart with astonishing speed, Levy picks you up and hurls you through her story of how she managed to build an unconventional life again—with astonishing speed.
Like much of her generation, Levy was raised to resist traditional rules—about work, love, and about womanhood. “I wanted what we all want: everything. We want a mate who feels like family and an exotic lover; surprising; reassuring; thrilling."
In The Rules Do Not Apply, Ariel Levy encourages us to embrace the unexpected. Life is unpredictable and sometimes, the rules we've set for ourselves simply don't apply. It's a reminder to stay flexible and open to new experiences.
Levy's book is a testament to the power of resilience. Despite experiencing numerous personal tragedies, she finds the strength to keep going. It's a powerful message about the human spirit and its ability to overcome adversity.
Throughout the book, Levy emphasizes the importance of self-reflection. She encourages us to take a look at our lives, our choices, and our beliefs, and to question whether they're truly serving us. It's a call to be honest with ourselves and to seek personal growth.
Levy explores the complexity of identity in her book. She challenges traditional notions of gender, sexuality, and motherhood, encouraging us to see these aspects of identity as fluid and evolving. It's a thought-provoking look into the complexities of being human.
In The Rules Do Not Apply, Levy shows us the value of vulnerability. She shares her deepest fears, losses, and struggles, reminding us that it's okay to be vulnerable and that sharing our stories can be a powerful form of healing.
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Ariel Levy's book is a gut-wrenching, emotionally charged work that will leave you breathless.
Cheryl Strayed - Author, PodcasterAriel Levy's writing is so engaging, so compelling, that you won't be able to put this book down.
David Sedaris - Humorist, ComedianLevy's book is a powerful exploration of the human condition that will leave you reeling.
Lena Dunham - Actress, WriterRecommendations
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