A unicorn in a world of donkeys A guide to life for all the exceptional, excellent misfits out there

Mia Michaels

Book - 2018

An empowerment manifesto for creatives, misfits, innovators, and disruptors.

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Published
New York, NY : Seal Press, Hachette Book Group 2018.
Language
English
Main Author
Mia Michaels (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
vii, 207 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN
9781580057721
  • Introduction: I am Mia
  • Step one: Respect the horn
  • Step two: Pure of heart
  • Step three: Some corners of the forest are dark
  • Step four: Hide of steel
  • Step five: Find your blaze
  • Step six: Fear is your friend
  • Step seven: A leap of faith
  • Step eight: Shift the universe
  • Step nine: Donkeys pull. unicorns push
  • Step ten: Eat, play, laugh
  • Step eleven: Play nice in the sandbox
  • Step twelve: It's only just beginning.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Michaels, a choreographer, offers an uplifting take on being different. She celebrates being a "unicorn," her term for people who revel in individuality, rather than a "donkey," who conforms to the crowd. The unicorn mind-set has not only brought her much personal and professional success, she writes, but has allowed her to unapologetically embrace her authentic self. She shows the dilemma unicorns face of whether to bask in their difference or succumb to feelings of isolation and negativity, explaining that her father and mother, respectively, followed the former and latter paths. With the goal of helping readers discover and embrace their own inner unicorns, Michaels offers a series of strategies, such as listening to your gut, shutting down bullies, and developing a "hide of steel." Throughout, she offers short quizzes to help readers assess their current unicorn- or donkey-ness and touches on problems like overcoming fear and finding other unicorns. Entertaining and spirited, this no-nonsense guide will speak to those seeking to discover their true capabilities. Agents: Steve Troha and Frank Weimann, Folio Literary. (May) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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