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"When we really see each other, we want to help each other." -Amanda Palmer Imagine standing on a box in the middle of a busy city, dressed as a white-faced bride, and silently using your eyes to ask people for money. Or touring Europe in a punk cabaret band, and…

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2 authors picked The Art of Asking as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book checked all the boxes for a rollicking read – a strong woman, a memoir, and a smattering of self-help and it did not disappoint. I didn't read it, I devoured it. Loved all the interesting stories and pearls of wisdom. Take the donut! If you like self-help and memoir, or like me, love a combo of both, then this is the book for you. It is the kind of book that stays with you for a long, long time. I can't recommend this book enough. Just read it. 

What if asking for help is not a burden, but a gift? This unique blend of memoir, self-help, and cultural commentary will make you reevaluate how you interact with people in all spheres of your life. Amanda Palmer shares the story of her evolution as an artist, wife, friend, and person who has tons of passions. Examining the life she has built is both inspiring and instructive.

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