A Novel · Literary Fiction
The Art of Almost Being Chosen
A story about ambition, silence, and the women who mistake potential for love.
For everyone who has ever confused endurance with being loved, and called the waiting devotion.
★★★★★ · Kindle & Paperback · Available worldwide
“This book truly resonated with me on a personal level. I could deeply connect with the journey of the girl — from having limited exposure and understanding of the world to gradually finding her own voice, confidence, and stance through experiences and self-learning. The emotions felt authentic, relatable, and beautifully portrayed. What stood out to me most was the way the story reflected personal growth, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to evolve through life’s challenges. A heartfelt and meaningful read that leaves a lasting impression.”
Amazon Customer · Australia · Kindle
“I finished this book in two sittings. I really enjoyed the way it was written, a style I’ve not read before and one that meant I couldn’t put it down.”
Amazon Customer · Australia · Paperback · Verified Purchase
“Once I start reading I was glued to the book. A beautifully emotional story that feels deeply personal and relatable. The author captures a woman’s journey through love, pain, and self-discovery with so much honesty and depth. A touching read that stays with you long after finishing the book.”
Amazon Customer · Australia · Paperback · Verified Purchase
“This book truly resonated with me on a personal level. I could deeply connect with the journey of the girl — from having limited exposure and understanding of the world to gradually finding her own voice, confidence, and stance through experiences and self-learning. The emotions felt authentic, relatable, and beautifully portrayed. What stood out to me most was the way the story reflected personal growth, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to evolve through life’s challenges. A heartfelt and meaningful read that leaves a lasting impression.”
Amazon Customer · Australia · Kindle
The Story
What the book is about
Her debut. About the women who wait, accommodate, and call it love.
She is brilliant, patient, and endlessly accommodating: the kind of woman who mistakes potential for promise and waiting for love. The Art of Almost Being Chosen follows her through the rooms where ambition is rewarded and tenderness is not, tracing what it costs to keep auditioning for a life that keeps almost happening.
From the Opening Chapter
“She had learned to make herself small enough to be carried, and then wondered why no one ever did.”
The first love arrived quietly. Not in the office. Not in the city. But through a screen…
In the Wild
On shelves beside Atomic Habits, Big Magic, and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.
This is the company it keeps.
Out Now
One sitting. Maybe two.
Paperback and Kindle. On Amazon, wherever you are.
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