The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help
by Amanda Palmer
The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help by Amanda Palmer holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 20.1K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 339 pages.
About The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help
Rock star, crowdfunding pioneer, and TED speaker Amanda Palmer knows all about asking. Performing as a living statue in a wedding dress, she wordlessly asked thousands of passersby for their dollars. When she became a singer, songwriter, and musician, she was not afraid to ask her audience to support her as she surfed the crowd (and slept on their couches while touring). And when she left her record label to strike out on her own, she asked her fans to support her in making an album, leading to the world's most successful music Kickstarter.Even while Amanda is both celebrated and attacked for her fearlessness in asking for help, she finds that there are important things she cannot ask for-as a musician, as a friend, and as a wife. She learns that she isn't alone in this, that so many people are afraid to ask for help, and it paralyzes their lives and relationships. In this groundbreaking book, she explores these barriers in her own life and in the lives of those around her, and discovers the emotional, philosophical, and practical aspects of The Art Of Asking.Part manifesto, part revelation, this is the story of an artist struggling with the new rules of exchange in the twenty-first century, both on and off the Internet. The Art Of Asking will inspire readers to rethink their own ideas about asking, giving, art, and love.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Amanda Palmer |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 339 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Music, Self-Help |
| Average Rating | 3.97 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,075 |
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What genre is The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help?
The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Music. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help worth reading?
Based on 20.1K reader ratings, The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help?
The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help has 339 pages.
Who wrote The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help?
The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help was written by Amanda Palmer. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help?
The ISBN-13 for The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help is 9781455581080.0.
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