Life Is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally

Paperback: 240 pages Published: August 26, 2008 (1st edition)  ISBN-13: 978-1599212951 Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5

What would you be doing today if you only had 37 days to live?

In October 2003, Patti Digh’s stepfather was diagnosed with lung cancer, dying just 37 days later. The timeframe scared her and woke her up. She started writing an “instruction manual for living” to leave behind for her two young daughters in case she died—guiding them not how to steam artichokes or find the lowest airfares, but how to live compassionate, full, regret-free lives.

What emerged are Six Practices for Intentional Living (Say Yes, Be Generous, Speak Up, Love More, Trust Yourself, and Slow Down), illustrated by 37 extraordinary and humorous life stories written in fresh and literary prose. Each is followed by a practical “Do it now” 10-minute exercise as well as a practice to try for 37 days, and perhaps the rest of your life.