tiny beautiful things

Why I recommend it

Strayed answers difficult letters with warmth and directness. She uses stories to meet people in the middle of complicated lives.

What stayed with me

Compassion can include telling a hard truth. Kindness doesn’t have to mean being vague.

Who it’s useful for

Readers looking for company through grief, love, and difficult choices.

A tension or limitation

Advice that speaks to us isn’t always advice that fits us. Each answer begins with someone else’s circumstances.