We Can Do Hard Things by Glennon Doyle

Life gets harder and when it does, this is the guidebook you need.

When everything fell apart; Glennon with anorexia, Abby grieving, Amanda fighting cancer, three sisters found themselves lost together. So they leaned into each other, then reached out for wisdom from 118 “wayfinders” like Sara Bareilles, Ina Garten, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Roxane Gay, and more 

This book isn’t just a collection of stories, it’s a profound conversation born from those hard moments. Each chapter answers one of 20 fundamental life questions like: Why am I like this? How do I forgive? Why can’t I be happy? 

At The Growth Shelf, we believe growth is messy and beautiful and this is your companion for those moments of doubt, confusion, and quiet resilience. It’s not therapy. It’s solidarity.

💡 Inside you’ll find:

• Raw, real reflections on identity, pain, belonging, and transformation
• Tools and practices for cultivating courage, self-compassion, and emotional clarity
• A celebration of community and the wisdom that comes from showing up—even when it hurts
• Reminders that your toughest questions deserve meaningful answers and you’re not alone asking them

This is a guide to being alive, not surviving. A book to gift when empathy feels scarce, and to keep close when quiet uncertainty grows.