You Don’t Have To Do It Alone: The Power of Friendship

Life is a journey that no one is meant to take alone. People need each other. No one can live someone else’s life for them, but in relationships—friendships, specifically—people can express love, be safe in the truth, face difficulties with trust, and have someone by our side each step of the way. Bestselling author, poet, and teacher Nepo (The Book of Awakening) adds to the wealth of literature about enduring friendships with this work. Nepo eloquently describes the elements of deep personal friendships to help readers understand what true friendship is (including the foundational elements of truth, love, trust, and listening, how to nurture such relationships, and how to derive personal growth from these bonds. Nepo illustrates his ideas with his own experiences and anecdotes from others. He also uses quotes, storytelling, poetry, and historical and contemporary references to craft a book that readers can reflect upon and whose guidance can be implemented immediately.