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You Are Not Here by Michael Albanese – Review by Ashley Phillips

October 21, 2024/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Ashley Phillips

You Are Not Here: Stories and Inspirations for Those Who Have Not Yet Arrived by Michael Albanese
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a great pleasure to read. At the beginning it seemed as if it would only be a self help book but with every short story I could feel my growth transcending to a higher height. I was emotional while reading this book, and felt this book was and it’s very useful for my life. This is a book that is great for reference on the shelf! I think you’ll really enjoy it and invite you to keep turning those pages! Great set of stories from a great author.

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October 10, 2024/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Randi Padgett

You Are Not Here: Stories and Inspirations for Those Who Have Not Yet Arrived by Michael Albanese
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I think we can all relate to not feeling like we are where we should be in one aspect or another, and this book is all about that. One of the things that I loved about it, is how the author tells us right up front that there is nothing new in this book, this is just his telling of advice and tips that have been told countless times over the years.
I really enjoyed reading this, and found it helping me to feel less anxious about how my life is turning out. I hope others read this, and find some peace knowing that it’s ok that they “haven’t arrived” yet.
I’ll definitely be looking up more by this author, his wit and insight into every day life puts a refreshing spin on old advice.

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You Are Not Here by Michael Albanese – Review by Jenni Bishop

October 10, 2024/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Jenni Bishop

You Are Not Here: Stories and Inspirations for Those Who Have Not Yet Arrived by Michael Albanese
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
Michael shares in part his journey in life through many avenues such as quotes, poetry, musings, hopes, dreams, reflections, tips and so much more. He offers it all up so that others may resonate, pursue and find their own journey.
It is a guide for you to embrace your own personal reflection and growth in life if you so choose. Only you know where you are in your life, where you want to be and if you have arrived and Michael is offering some tools to help you there.
“You are exactly where you are supposed to be” is the mantra I would tell my friend every day when she would get mad sitting in peak hour traffic and surprisingly, she adapted that to her whole life.
It is a personal journey that is never a straightforward road and what works for one may be different for another but there is definitely something for everyone within these pages.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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You Are Not Here: Stories and Inspirations for Those Who Have Not Yet Arrived by Michael Albanese – Review by Angela Hayes

October 10, 2024/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Angela Hayes

You Are Not Here: Stories and Inspirations for Those Who Have Not Yet Arrived by Michael Albanese
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3 – 3.5 Stars

You Are Not Here: Stories and Inspirations For those Who Have Not Yet Arrived by Michael Albanese is a motivational book made up of many short stories, poetry, musings, anecdotes, reflections, observations, and messages to encourage the reader. The human condition means that we are always striving to find where we belong, striving for more, and to ‘be’ more- and when we don’t achieve ‘more’ we look at it as some sort of failure. Here, Mr. Albanese help to give us a different perspective. To perhaps see things from a different angle, and to affirm that you/me/we are not alone in this.
A very though-provoking read.

Thank you, Michael Albanese!

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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You Are Not Here by Michael Albanese – Review by Samantha Cleaver

October 9, 2024/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Samantha Cleaver

You Are Not Here: Stories and Inspirations for Those Who Have Not Yet Arrived by Michael Albanese
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book more than I first thought I would! Super easy read (even for a slow reader like me). Michael did a really good job writing this. It was inspirational and had some humor throughout as well. This book shows that even though we might not feel like it, we are exactly where we are supposed to be. Each obstacle and challenge in life happens for a reason and shapes us into the person we’re supposed to be.

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You Are Not Here by Michael Albanese

October 9, 2024/0 Comments/in Blog, Book Spotlight Showcase, Book Spotlight Showcase Tour, Inspirational Book Tours, Non-Fiction Book Tours /by itsybitsybookbits

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You Are Not Here by Michael Albanese

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Genre – Inspirational, Non-Fiction

Page Count – 196

Cover Designer – J.J. Richards

GOODREADS – You Are Not Here by Michael Albanese

Are you where you thought you’d be at this stage of your life? No? Then this book is for you. “You Are Not Here” explores the timeless concept that life’s journey is its own reward. This collection of stories, reflections, and inspirations, partly autobiographical and inspired by the beloved poem Ithaka, is for those who have not yet arrived. It is an invitation to discover the beauty in the struggle, find hope in the quest, and embrace growth as you move forward on your own life’s journey. Written by Michael Albanese and beautifully illustrated by JJ Richards, this book is a love letter to dreamers. It offers an approachable and encouraging reminder that, wherever you are on this adventure called life, you are exactly where you are supposed to be.