Dear Universe, I Get It Now
Dear Universe, I Get It Now
A.Y. Berthiaume
Dear Universe, I Get it Now is the work of A.Y. Berthiaume, a lifelong dreamer and exuberant professional writer. This is her inspirational story about facing challenges and peering into life's dark corners while longing to understand her place in the world and learning to love who she is. Through 22 letters written to the Universe, Berthiaume reflects on her journey, coming to see her path as a series of purposeful, cosmic invitations to be brave. She is asked again and again to become who she was born to be. Berthiaume tells her real-life tales in a voice that is equal parts sarcasm and tenderness. These letters will re-ignite flames you thought were extinguished; empower you to see your experiences as gifts (and signs); and inspire you to own your stories. This part memoir part self-help book will make you cry, laugh, think, and nod in agreement. Dear Universe, I Get it Now is for anyone questioning their purpose on this planet, but especially for women who once dared to dream (or still do) and who are on a quest to find themselves. This book is rich with women's experiences and the human condition - from family dynamics, to discrimination, racism, death, sexual assault, motherhood, miscarriage, failed relationships, and more, Dear Universe is relatable and deeply honest. This book will inspire readers to consider what they need to ask the Universe about their own journey and will invite them to brave the path that leads to their truth. Alongside Berthiaume's personal memoir are reflective questions, journaling prompts, and more to guide the reader on their way.
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A. Y. Berthiaume is a professional writer, native Vermonter, practicing feminist, recovering middle child, wannabe superhero, and a mom who's pretty sure she's winging it. She holds an M.F.A. in creative writing and is the Lady Boss Owner of The Write Place, Right Time, her virtual boutique of copywriting and ghostwriting services. Whether she's writing for herself or her clients, Berthiaume believes in emotionally compelling, honest, and powerful stories that are told in an authentic voice, come straight from the heart, and celebrate bravery, grit, and hope. If you can catch her not doing all the things, she's probably drinking Maple Lattes in a coffee shop, getting lost in a bookstore, or binge-watching something on Netflix in her sweatpants while she eats ridiculous amounts of movie-theater-style popcorn.
Review Quotes:
"Brilliant, inspiring, and laugh-out-loud funny. This is story telling at its best. Berthiaume weaves truth with wisdom in a journey that transforms the soul as much as it captivates the imagination. Pure magic. You won't want to put it down. P.S. Bring lots of tissues. (Oh, and, Dear Universe... I'm so SO happy this book was born!)"
- Debbie Burns, Seer-Empath, Wondress + best-selling author of The Path to Courage
"Prepare to change your life. Berthiaume leads by example in this call-to-action book, bravely pulling back the curtain on how she has handled - or mishandled - key life events that led her to reveal, accept, and eventually love her real self. She invites us to chart a course to our own truth with provocative, at times painful, questions to ponder along the way. By the end of the book, you will be fired up to face the world with authenticity, courage, and hope!"
- Tammy Flanders Hetrick, author of the award-winning novel, Stella Rose