You Don't Have to Do It Alone: The Power of Friendship [Paperback]

A celebration of friendship and community from bestselling author Mark Nepo

In his newest book,New York Timesbestselling author Mark Nepo turns his attention to the value of community, offering another insightful and inspiring take on our shared human experience.You Dont Have to Do It Aloneis an earnest exploration and joyous affirmation of one of the most important aspects of being human: friendship.

Sharing examples from history, mythology, and his own life, Mark unravels the nuances of close friendships, and reveals how a true friend can be the key to our own alivenessbecause only in the presence of unconditional love can we feel safe enough to be who we truly are. Journal prompts and thought-provoking quotes from notable philosophers enhance Marks reflections, providing readers with the tools necessary to understand and cultivate the friendships in their own lives.

Mark Nepo explores all that it takes to love another and be loved, ultimately showing thatdespite what weve been taughtyou dont have to do it alone.

MARK NEPO is a #1New York Timesbestselling author. His books  includingThe Book of Awakening, The One Life Were Given,andDrinking From the River of Light- have been translated into twenty languages. Mark has appeared several times with Oprah Winfrey on herSuper Soul Sundayprogram. In 2015, he was given a Life-Achievement Award by AgeNation. In 2016, he was named byWatkins: Mind Body Spiritas one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People.

'If you are moved.' That is how my friend, Mark Nepo, asked if I would want to make a statement about his new book about friendship. I am moved by Mark Nepo. I am moved by his words and ideas. I am moved by my friendships that nourish me. Friendship is the music of my life. Like the lyrics of any great, old song, when I connect with a friend, regardless of the time separated, I fall right into the rhythm and memory o