Marianne Power – författare

‘I love it! Hilarious and thought-provoking!’ – Fearne Cotton‘The Bridget Jones of self-improvement’ – The Sunday TimesMarianne Power was stuck in a rut. She wondered: could self-help books help her find the elusive perfect life?She decided to test one book a month for a year, following their advice to the letter. What would happen if she followed the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People? Really felt The Power of Now? Could she unearth The Secret to making her dreams come true?What begins as a clever experiment becomes an achingly poignant story. Because self-help can change your life – but not necessarily for the better . . .An international bestseller, Help Me! is an irresistibly funny and incredibly moving book about a wild and ultimately redemptive journey. It will resonate with anyone who’s ever dreamed of finding happiness or making a fresh start.

‘I love it! Hilarious and thought-provoking!’ – Fearne Cotton‘The Bridget Jones of self-improvement’ – The Sunday TimesMarianne Power was stuck in a rut. She wondered: could self-help books help her find the elusive perfect life?She decided to test one book a month for a year, following their advice to the letter. What would happen if she followed the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People? Really felt The Power of Now? Could she unearth The Secret to making her dreams come true?What begins as a clever experiment becomes an achingly poignant story. Because self-help can change your life – but not necessarily for the better . . .An international bestseller, Help Me! is an irresistibly funny and incredibly moving book about a wild and ultimately redemptive journey. It will resonate with anyone who’s ever dreamed of finding happiness or making a fresh start.

A Cosmopolitan best book about sex and intimacy that everyone should read'Funny, wise, revelatory - a revolution wrapped in a love story' - Natasha Lunn'Hopeful, funny, sexy - a book I'm going to be sharing with every woman I know' - Daisy Buchanan Can you be happy without a partnership at the centre of your life?Society still sets the gold standard for successful living as a marriage and kids. As Marianne Power turns forty, she wonders why this is still so elusive for her and whether, in fact, this is what she even wants, or just what she feels like she should want. At first, she tries to lean into the alternatives – self-love, self-marriage, sisterhood – but is she avoiding confronting her fears about commitment, relationships and sex?Determined to find out for sure, Marianne sets off on a journey to answer the question: can you have a life full of love without marriage and kids? From tantra to Skype sex, from polyamory to sologamy, Marianne’s quest takes her to some hilarious, scary and moving places – and she discovers that maybe, in these chaotic times, loving thy neighbour is more important than romantic ideals.Honest, intimate and inspiring, Love Me! is about the freedom to envision the life you want, and finding the courage to choose it.

'Hopeful, funny, sexy - a book I'm going to be sharing with every woman I know' Daisy Buchanan Can you be happy without a partnership at the centre of your life?Society still sets the gold standard for successful living as a marriage and kids. As Marianne Power turns forty, she wonders why this is still so elusive for her and whether, in fact, this is what she even wants, or just what she feels like she should want. At first, she tries to lean into the alternatives – self-love, self-marriage, sisterhood – but is she avoiding confronting her fears about commitment, relationships and sex?Determined to find out for sure, Marianne sets off on a journey to answer the question: can you have a life full of love without marriage and kids? From tantra to Skype sex, from polyamory to sologamy, Marianne’s quest takes her to some hilarious, scary and moving places – and she discovers that maybe, in these chaotic times, loving thy neighbour is more important than romantic ideals.Honest, intimate and inspiring, Love Me! is about the freedom to envision the life you want, and finding the courage to choose it.

A Cosmopolitan best book about sex and intimacy that everyone should read!'Funny, wise, revelatory – a revolution wrapped in a love story' - Natasha Lunn, author of Conversations on Love'Hopeful, funny, sexy – a book I'm going to be sharing with every woman I know' - Daisy Buchanan, author of CareeringCan you be happy without a partnership at the centre of your life?As Marianne Power turns forty, she wonders why marriage and kids remain elusive for her. However, is this what she even wants, or just what society deems she should want? At first, she leans into the alternatives – self-love, self-marriage, sisterhood – but is she avoiding confronting her fears about commitment, relationships and sex?Marianne sets off on a journey determined to answer this question: can you have a life full of love without marriage and kids?From tantra to Skype sex, from polyamory to sologamy, Marianne’s quest takes her to some hilarious, scary and moving places – and she discovers that maybe, in these chaotic times, loving thy neighbour is more important than romantic ideals.Honest, intimate and inspiring, Love Me! is about the freedom to envision the life you want, and finding the courage to choose it.'Trust me: you need this book' – Catherine Gray, author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Single

A Cosmopolitan best book about sex and intimacy that everyone should read!'Funny, wise, revelatory – a revolution wrapped in a love story' - Natasha Lunn, author of Conversations on Love'Hopeful, funny, sexy – a book I'm going to be sharing with every woman I know' - Daisy Buchanan, author of CareeringCan you be happy without a partnership at the centre of your life?As Marianne Power turns forty, she wonders why marriage and kids remain elusive for her. However, is this what she even wants, or just what society deems she should want? At first, she leans into the alternatives – self-love, self-marriage, sisterhood – but is she avoiding confronting her fears about commitment, relationships and sex?Marianne sets off on a journey determined to answer this question: can you have a life full of love without marriage and kids?From tantra to Skype sex, from polyamory to sologamy, Marianne’s quest takes her to some hilarious, scary and moving places – and she discovers that maybe, in these chaotic times, loving thy neighbour is more important than romantic ideals.Honest, intimate and inspiring, Love Me! is about the freedom to envision the life you want, and finding the courage to choose it.'Trust me: you need this book' – Catherine Gray, author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Single

Relationsstatus: Singel. Vad annars? Ekonomi: Åt h*lvete (för att använda den tekniska termen). Karriär: Stagnerande. En alltför tidig söndagsmorgon vaknar journalisten Marianne Power bakis, ångestfylld och med ett banksaldo som skrattar henne rakt upp i ansiktet. Hur hamnade hon här? Trots en livslång, om än aningen skamfylld, förkärlek för självhjälpsböcker har hon aldrig lyckats bli den där balanserade carpe diem-människan. Men böckerna kanske inte fungerar för att hon i slutänden alltid har prioriterat vin, skräpmat och Netflix? Power beslutar sig där och då för att testa en självhjälpsbok i månaden i ett år och följa den till punkt och pricka. Bit för bit ska alla brister nötas bort slösaktigheten, oförmågan att hitta en partner, ängsligheten och den fulländade Marianne skapas. Hennes experiment blir början på ett år som utmanar och ger nya perspektiv, men också lär henne att perfektion inte existerar och att nutiden fokus på oss själva gör oss inte så lite självupptagna. Självhjälp kan förändra ditt liv. Men kan det göra det bättre? Ett bättre jag. Hur självhjälp (inte) förändrade mitt liv är en rolig, utlämnande och galen odyssé om vår besatthet av jakten på lycka.

Hulvaton ja tarkasti maaliin osuva kirja kysyy, voiko elämän tarkoituksen löytää self help -kirjoista.Marianne on kolmekymppinen nainen, joka paiskii töitä, yrittää olla hyvä ihminen ja maksaa vuokransa säntillisesti, mutta on kadottanut elämän tarkoituksen. Koska missään ei ole mitään järkeä, Power päättää lukea 12 self-help-opasta ja noudattaa kunkin niistä ohjeita kuukauden ajan.Katoavatko kaaostuneet luottokorttivelat, kun pyytää enkeleiltä apua ? Löytyykö puoliso, kun lopettaa nöyristelyn ja viisveisaa kaikesta? Onko mahdollista laihtua ihan vain ajattelemalla itsensä laihaksi? Marianne Power päätyy myös elämään omat hautajaisensa etukäteen. Värikäs tarina syvenee yhteiskunnalliseksi: kun naisen paikka ei ole enää nyrkin ja hellan välissä, niin missä se on, ja mitä nyt sitten kannattaisi tavoitella?

Hulvaton ja tarkasti maaliin osuva kirja kysyy, voiko elämän tarkoituksen löytää self help -kirjoista.Marianne on kolmekymppinen nainen, joka paiskii töitä, yrittää olla hyvä ihminen ja maksaa vuokransa säntillisesti, mutta on kadottanut elämän tarkoituksen. Koska missään ei ole mitään järkeä, Power päättää lukea 12 self-help-opasta ja noudattaa kunkin niistä ohjeita kuukauden ajan.Katoavatko kaaostuneet luottokorttivelat, kun pyytää enkeleiltä apua ? Löytyykö puoliso, kun lopettaa nöyristelyn ja viisveisaa kaikesta? Onko mahdollista laihtua ihan vain ajattelemalla itsensä laihaksi? Marianne Power päätyy myös elämään omat hautajaisensa etukäteen. Värikäs tarina syvenee yhteiskunnalliseksi: kun naisen paikka ei ole enää nyrkin ja hellan välissä, niin missä se on, ja mitä nyt sitten kannattaisi tavoitella?

Täytettyään 40 vuotta Marianne Power pysähtyy pohtimaan yhteiskunnassa yhä vallitsevaa käsitystä avioliitosta ja lapsista menestyksen mittarina. Kirjailija aloittaa perusteellisen löytöretken rakkauden maailmaan. Hän kokeilee muun muassa tantraa, Skype-seksiä ja polyamoriaa – ja arvelee lopulta löytäneensä avaimen onneen. Marianne Power on lontoolainen journalisti, jonka esikoisteos Rikkaaksi, hoikaksi, naimisiin on käännetty 25 kielelle, ja se nousi menestykseksi myös Suomessa.