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Posts Tagged: Tiny Beautiful Things

Ethos of the Era

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The Atlantic ruminates on how Cheryl Strayed‘s espousal of “motherfuck-itude,” self-reliance, and radical empathy is especially relevant in our post-recession era.

“Strayed’s path—hauling her needed possessions on her back down a free trail in Wild, or her gospel of ‘nobody is going to give you a thing’ in Tiny Beautiful Things—is one in which any reader, regardless of income bracket, can find purchase… To the many people who are struggling with underemployment and debt, Strayed’s advice through her Sugar persona on how to move through the day is a solace: ‘The unifying theme is resilience and faith.

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The Rumpus Release Party for Dear Sugar’s Tiny Beautiful Things

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The Rumpus Proudly Presents:

“The Rumpus Release Party for Dear Sugar’s Tiny Beautiful Things”

Click Here to Purchase Tickets!

Friday, July 27th at The Verdi Club (2424 Mariposa Street), 6:30pm.

With readings from Elissa Bassist, Yuvi Zalkow, and the woman of the evening, Cheryl Strayed/Dear Sugar!

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