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"A perfect distraction and inspiration, and a collection that begs to be shared." -- Denver Post Love wounds the heart and soul . . . From the editors of the New York Times bestseller Not Quite What I Was Planning comes another collection of terse true tales--this time simple sagas exploring the complexities of the human heart. Six-Word Memoirs on Love & Heartbreak contains hundreds of personal stories about the pinnacles and pitfalls of romance. Brilliant in their brevity, these insightful slivers of passion, pain, and connection capture every shade of love and loss--six words at a time.
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LARRY SMITH is an adjunct associate professor of economics at the University of Waterloo and a recipient of the University of Waterloo’s Distinguished Teacher Award. During his longstanding tenure, Smith has taught and counselled more than 23,000 students on the subject of their careers, representing more than 10 percent of UW’s alumni. Smith has worked with more than 500 teams of student entrepreneurs, advising them as they have created companies of significant size and success across industries as broad-reaching as communications, software, robotics, entertainment, design and real estate. Smith is also president of Essential Economics Corporation, an economic consulting practice that serves a wide range of public and private clients. “Why You Will Fail to have a Great Career,” his TEDx Talk based on his experience counselling students, has been viewed by over six million people.
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“A perfect distraction and inspiration, and a collection that begs to be shared.” — Denver Post
Love wounds the heart and soul . . .
From the editors of the New York Times bestseller Not Quite What I Was Planning comes another collection of terse true tales—this time simple sagas exploring the complexities of the human heart. Six-Word Memoirs on Love & Heartbreak contains hundreds of personal stories about the pinnacles and pitfalls of romance. Brilliant in their brevity, these insightful slivers of passion, pain, and connection capture every shade of love and loss—six words at a time.
This unforgettable collection captures life’s most poignant moments in miniature:
- Anthology of True Stories: From writers both famous and obscure, each tale is a real, raw, and deeply human six-word confession.
- Love and Relationships: Discover the joy, humor, and absurdity of romance, from first dates ("Red-eye. Him window. Me aisle. Love.") to lasting commitment.
- Heartbreak Stories: Explore the other side of Cupid’s coin with tales of loss and lessons learned, like the unforgettable "War destroyed his heart and mine."
- A Unique Gift Book: Perfect for sharing, this collection of powerful vignettes is a valentine to the complexities of the human heart and the perfect coffee table book.
