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Gracious: A Practical Primer on Charm, Tact, and Unsinkable Strength* | Kelly Williams Brown
7 posts | 5 read | 3 to read
From New York Times bestselling author of Adulting: How to Become a Grown-Up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps Kelly Williams Brown comes a funny, charming guide to modern civility in these--yes, we'll say it--rather uncivil times. Graciousness is practicing the arts of kindness, thoughtfulness, good manners, humanity, and basic decency. As a bonus, it makes your life and even the world (or at least the room you're in) much lovelier. It's not about memorizing every rule of traditional etiquette to a T (though there is so much there to explore!) or spending all your time maintaining a spotless house. It's about approaching the world with compassion, conviction, self-confidence, and whole-heartedness, whether you're at the Met Gala or saying good morning to a convenience store clerk. From chatting easily with anyone to mastering the subtleties of social media etiquette (hint: block early, block often), Brown has talked to gracious women and men all over the country to give you easy ways to embody your own graciousness. Throughout the book, she provides tips on how to deal with the people and circumstances that challenge even the most socially graceful among us, advice on how to practice graciousness in everyday life, and thoughtful discussions on being kind to those around you without ever losing your sense of self. With the wisdom of gracious folk ranging from celebrities to the author's mother-in-law, this book explains the perspective, actions--and, sometimes, inaction--that help us move smoothly and effectively through whatever life tosses at us.
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kelli7990
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This is my review for a book I just finished this month. It looks like I‘m starting this month off right.

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mrslamping
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Panpan

This book was so hard to rate! It contained such beautiful stories (especially Ms. Mary‘s), but the book in totality was lacking. The first half of the book was wonderful and I loved how it contained interviews with other marvelous people. The second half seemed to step away from the main idea of the book and dealt more with etiquette. Overall, I really enjoyed the beginning and had high hopes, but this book fell flat on those expectations.

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mrslamping

As she moves through life, she tries hard to always deposit something positive, something kind, something uplifting, something helpful in her wake.

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mrslamping
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My morning so far: slept in✔️, enjoyed a shower without interruptions✔️, now enjoying HOT coffee and a book✔️. For my fellow moms out there, you know there is a slim chance of any of these happening, let alone all three in a single morning! Making the most outta it while it lasts!

MicrobeMom Wow! That‘s great. Enjoy! 6y
Reviewsbylola Perfect way to spend the morning! 6y
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jhstack
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Mehso-so

From the author of Adulting comes Gracious, which is an amusing and worthwhile read, but I was hoping for a little more from it.

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alholstrom
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Beers and manners are a good pair. 💅

This book is teaching me so much more than I thought it would. Social etiquette! Loving your home! Being a host! And more I haven't gotten to yet!

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ontheBL
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I am always in awe of Kelly Williams Brown's ability to deal with weighty, important issues with an incredible sense of humor. Her second book may even exceed my high expectations. I can't wait to see what she puts her own to next.