Powell's Presents: Jennifer Pastiloff in Conversation With Emily McDowell

Jen Pastiloff convinced herself My life is fine and fine's enough, until the whisper that something was missing turned full-on scream. Proof of Life (Dutton) is Pastiloff's account of how she reclaimed her voice and desire by radically changing her life. She did this despite believing that change equaled death ever since her beloved father died when she was eight. (Much to her shock, change did not equal death.) She shows us it is never too late to begin again, or to let go of stories like: I don't deserve this; I don't get to be happy; no one will love me; I'm too old, to name a few. Through this book, you'll quiet your Inner Asshole, participate in the cathartic process of Shame Loss, ignore the Imaginary Time Gods, use creativity as a portal into healing and connection, and become your own permission slip. Complete with takeaways in Jen's signature style, creativity prompts, and poetry, Proof of Life is funny, inspiring, and full of love. This book is a reminder that your birthright is not stress or shame and that you don't have to show proof that you are worthy or deserving. You are your own proof of life. Pastiloff will be joined in conversation by Emily McDowell, founder of the stationery brand Em & Friends.

Buy the book: https://www.powells.com/events/jennifer-pastiloff-in-conversation-with-emily-mcdowell-7-15-25

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