{"title":"Faith Salie","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eFaith Salie\u003c\/em\u003e, a multi-talented author known for her wit and insightful commentary. With a background that spans journalism, comedy, and academia, Salie brings a unique voice to the literary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her engaging works is the acclaimed book \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eApproval Junkie\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this captivating read, Salie blends humour with candid reflections to explore her own life journey and the universal pursuit of validation. Her storytelling is both educational and relatable, offering readers a thoughtful perspective on the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSalie's writing resonates with anyone interested in self-improvement, introspection, and the complexities of contemporary life. Dive into her works and experience the blend of entertainment and enlightenment that only \u003cem\u003eFaith Salie\u003c\/em\u003e can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"approval-junkie-by-faith-salie-9780553419955","title":"Approval Junkie","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow in paperback, and featuring a new essay, comedian and journalist Faith Salie's collection of humorous and poignant essays chronicles her lifelong quest for approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom comedian and journalist Faith Salie, of NPR's \u003cem\u003eWait Wait...Don't Tell Me!\u003c\/em\u003e and CBS News Sunday Morning, comes a collection of daring, funny essays chronicling the author's adventures during her lifelong quest for approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaith Salie has done it all in the name of validation. Whether she's trying to impress her parents with a perfect GPA, undergoing an exorcism to save her toxic marriage, or baking a 3D excavator cake for her son's birthday, Salie is the ultimate approval seeker—an \u003cem\u003eapproval junkie\u003c\/em\u003e, if you will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection of daring, honest essays, Salie shares stories from her lifelong quest for gold stars, recounting her strategy for winning a very Southern high school beauty pageant, her struggle to pick the perfect outfit to wear to her divorce, and her difficulty falling in love again—and then conceiving—in the years following her mother's death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith thoughtful irreverence, Salie reflects on why she tries so hard to please others and herself, highlighting a phenomenon that many people—especially women—experience at home and in the workplace. Equal parts laugh-out-loud funny and poignant, \u003cem\u003eApproval Junkie\u003c\/em\u003e is one woman's journey to realising that seeking approval from others is more than just getting them to like you—it's challenging yourself to achieve, and survive, more than you ever thought you could.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46354607898860,"sku":"9780553419955","price":59.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/390403482385.jpg?v=1744283825"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/faith-salie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}