Luvvie Ajayi Jones - Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens

As an oft-scared chickenhead who cares too much about what others think, its so comforting to be guided through my own crippling fear and self-doubt by one of the bravest, most incisively honest, hysterical voices I know. This book was so real and relatable, and so much of it had me belly laughing. This is the essential manual for anybody who is ready to take that leap of faith to bet on the best, uninhibited, whole version of themselves.

Issa Rae, actor, producer, creator ofInsecure, andNew York Timesbestselling author

This book is a manual on HOW TO HUMAN. You could spend a lifetime and fortune finding the perfect therapist, mentor, minister, career coach, and girlfriendor you could just spend a day reading Professional Troublemaker. This bookLuvvie Ajayi Joness most helpful, bold, vulnerable, hilarious, and relevant work yetis equal parts catharsis and wake-up call, both comforting and galvanizing. I laughed and cried so hard that my family asked me to read in the other room. With her razor-sharp mind, soul on fire, and heart of gold, Luvvie is the writer and artist the world needs right now. This will be my go-to gift for all the beloved troublemakers in my life.

Glennon Doyle, author of the #1New York TimesbestsellerUntamedand founder of Together Rising

Theres nobody quite like Luvvie Ajayi Jones. Shes a force and a powerhouse, the thunder and the lightningand Professional Troublemaker shows us exactly how she got that way. This is a great book about reaching deep down inside yourself, crushing your fears, unleashing your too muchness, and giving yourself permission to shake the world. In a voice that is funny, wise, bold, and always generous, Luvvie encourages, inspires, and dares us to follow our dreams, fight against injustice, soak up the pleasures of life, and take up all the space in the room. If this book doesnt make you feel bolder and braver by the final page, then you werent reading it right. I loved every passionate word of it.

Elizabeth Gilbert,New York Timesbestselling author ofBig MagicandEat, Pray, Love

Whether you are traversing new territory, bounding back from perceived failure, or learning for the first time how to own the full power of your own voice, Luvvies Fear-Fighting Manual is the pep talk we all need. Delivered in her singular voice and signature shade, this must-read is chock-full of gems that will guide you out of your own way so you can get more out of your lifea life that is more interesting than one lived in fear.

Elaine Welteroth, journalist andNew York Timesbestselling author ofMore Than Enough

This book is a comfort and a challenge. It inspires, encourages, heartens, and invigorates in equal measure. You should read it.

Jenny Lawson,New York Timesbestselling author ofFuriously HappyandLets Pretend This Never Happened

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I dedicate this book to my nieces and nephews, Dejah, Destiny, Tooni, Obafemi, Darius, Kami, David. I hope you all move through this world with courage, knowing that you deserve everything good.