No Cure for Being Human

A clear-eyed, beautifully written account of coming to terms with that fact that “so often the experiences that define us are the ones we didn’t pick” * The Sunday Times *‘Dry, witty and compassionate; a balm for the prickly soul’ * The Independent *A breathtaking, utterly beautiful memoir about what it means to be human. No Cure for Being Human reminds us of all the horrors and beauty of this precious life. Kate Bowler is an incredible writer with something important to tell us. I’ll be pressing this book into the hands of everyone I know, and I’ll be hugging my kids so hard tonight too. * Christie Watson, bestselling author of The Language of Kindness and The Courage to Care *I began reading No Cure for Being Human after dinner one evening and didn’t move until I finished the last gorgeous page. As I finally put this masterpiece down, I thought: Kate Bowler is the only one we can trust to tell us the truth. Bowler is a prophet and her new offering is another true gift to the world. This book will open minds and warm hearts. * Glennon Doyle, bestselling author of Untamed *If you want your life changed and your heart expanded - and to laugh - read this amazing, amazing book. * Julia Samuel, bestselling author of Grief Works and This Too Shall Pass *This is a remarkably poignant memoir about what it means to be human. With grace, wisdom, and humour, Kate Bowler encourages us to cut back on self-help Kool-Aid and teaches us how to make more of our lives. * Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Think Again *In a culture that asks us to constantly strive and improve, Kate Bowler recognises that our own pain is neither an aberration nor an opportunity but a fact of life. There is nobody on earth who sees our humanity quite like Kate Bowler. * Nora McInerny, creator and host of the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking *Heartbreaking … a breathtaking narrative * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *With hilarity and courage, Bowler tells the story of being diagnosed with stage-four cancer at thirty-five, forcing her to re-examine the way she (and we) live our lives. This is a brilliant examination of what happens when everything you assumed is suddenly in question, and you have to substitute love for self-actualisation and hope for certainty. * Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone *A must-read for anyone whose life has been bifurcated into a before and after. Every page shimmers with wit and wisdom. * Suleika Jaouad, author of Between Two Kingdoms *

Kate Bowler is the NYT bestselling author of Everything Happens for a Reason and her TED talk on the topic has over 9 million views to date. She hosts the popular podcast ‘Everything Happens’ and has previously appeared on NPR, Today, New York Times, Washington Post and Time. Kate is an Associate Professor of the History of Christianity in North America at Duke Divinity School. She lives in Durham, North Carolina, with her husband, Toban, and son, Zach.

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