The Joy of Doing Things Badly

Advance Praise for The Joy of Doing Things Badly

“Wickedly wise and literally delicious, Veronica Chambers’s The Joy of Doing Things Badly is the perfect desert island gift to self, or friend, stranded and starving on the island of perfectionism.”
—Alice Randall, author of The Wind Done Gone and Pushkin and the Queen of Spades

“This delightfully honest book is a must-read for every woman who has ever failed and triumphed—and for every woman who has ever been afraid to try. Chambers reminds us that it is not only okay to fail, it is imperative in a life lived with gusto.”
—Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, author of The Dirty Girls Social Club

“Women in all cultures are encouraged to go to ridiculous extremes to live up to others’ expectations. Finally, a self-help book that says STOP—happiness comes from taking risks and making mistakes, not from seeking perfection. Here’s a book that hands out advice for discovering the joy of failure—good advice for women everywhere.”
—Leslie Morgan Steiner, editor of Mommy Wars: Stay-at-Home and Career Moms Face Off on Their Choices, Their Lives, Their Families
 
“There is so much joy in this book! Veronica Chambers writes with a child’s delight at living life and with an elder’s wisdom, a rare and precious combination.”
—Elizabeth Alexander, Yale University, poet, essayist, playwright

“A wonderful and inspirational book for both women and men on how to truly enjoy life, no matter what it throws at you.” —Marcus Samuelsson, chef, restaurateur, author of Aquavit and the New Scandinavian Cuisine

“Just like a conversation with your best girlfriend, The Joy of Doing Things Badly is good food for the soul.”
—Alisha Davis, MTV News