Becoming Better Grownups: Rediscovering What Matters and Remembering How to Fly

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Brad Montague (Author, Narrator), Penguin Audio (Publisher)

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A New York Times best-selling author looks for the meaning of a good life by seeking advice from the very young and the very old.

When his first book tour ended, Brad Montague missed hearing other people's stories so much that he launched what he dubbed a Listening Tour. First visiting elementary schools and later also nursing homes and retirement communities, he hoped to glean new wisdom as to how he might become a better grownup. Now, in this playful and buoyant book, he shares those insights with rest of us - timeless, often surprising lessons that bypass the head we're always stuck in, and go straight to the heart we sometimes forget.

Each of the book's three sections begins with the story of "The Incredible Floating Girl." Brad weaves this story together with lessons of success, fear, regret, gratitude, love, happiness, and dreams to reveal the true reason we are here: to fly, and to help others fly.

Becoming Better Grownups shares the purpose and meaning we can all discover merely by listening, and reveals that - in a world that seems increasingly childish - the secret to joy is in fact to become more childlike.

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Becoming Better Grownups: Rediscovering What Matters and Remembering How to Fly

Brad Montague (Author, Narrator), Penguin Audio (Publisher)

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Listening Length	5 hours and 28 minutes
Author	Brad Montague
Narrator	Brad Montague
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	March 31, 2020
Publisher	Penguin Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B08158CF7P
Best Sellers Rank	#6,541 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #499 in Happiness Self-Help #581 in Personal Success #676 in Success Self-Help

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Dalene

If every grownup read this and took it to heart, the world would be better.

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2020

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I pre-ordered Brad’s book IMMEDIATELY as soon as I found out he had written a book. I am a big fan of Kid President and SoulPancake and LOVE what they’ve done to help spread awesome to the world. When I pre-ordered the book, I signed up to receive a free “Society for Better Grownups” enamel pin, and it’s SO CUTE! Anyway, about his book....
1. I LOVE the way the book is bound. Its a hardcover book, but it’s thick board! If the intention of choose that style of bookbinding was to help grownups feel childlike, it works. I LIKE IT.
2. I love that the table of contents is a maze.
3. I love that there are pictures on EVERY page! 😍
4. I love Brad’s drawings. I was FaceTiming with my friend and showed her the drawings and told her “I think my brain and Brad’s brain are similar. Except he knows how to draw and I don’t. I like what comes out of Brad’s brain onto paper.” Then I said, “That should be my review....”

So here it is,

I like what comes out of Brad’s brain onto paper.
-Rachel Spurlock, 31 year old former kid

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Needed Now More Than Ever

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2020

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I could write a follow up book about all the reasons Becoming Better Grownups is so wonderful. From the front cover to the back, this book has made me laugh out loud, legitimately cry, reevaluate and reconsider how I can be a better grownup, especially by helping me remember my own childhood. I'm already excited to read it again so I can highlight everything that spoke to me. But I've also wondered if that's even necessary because it would be every sentence on every page... Brad is a modern day Mr. Rodgers and I'm so grateful he chose to share his gifts with the world to inspire us to share our own gifts.

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Cubby

The most important and timely book you could buy and read right now

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2020

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Truly. I can't recommend this book enough. Brad's words and illustrations will not only make you smile, but your heart will grow, and it'll inspire you to be a better human. Buy yourself a copy, and one for everyone you know. It's such an important book and the world is going to be a better place because of it.

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A Breath of Fresh Air

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2020

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This has been uplifting during the quarantine. I’ve asked my kids to play board games every night because of it. The kids interviewed said, Be Present. So, I am.

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Mike and Lydia Sims

PURCHASE THIS BOOK NOW! : )

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2020

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What a beautifully written book - I think the release date was just perfect for what is going on right now in the world. We home school and I have found many new ideas as far as being a better grownup. We love the research and illustrations. Thank you for the hard work of putting together such a positive book to encourage us all to love the littles in our lives a little bit better.

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Travis O'Neal

All adults need this book

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2020

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This book is so timely for all that is happening in the world. Every teacher and parent need this. Actually everyone needs this. Love Brad’s writing style & his message for the world.

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Sean

Come fly with me

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020

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This book is even better than I expected.

I know that anything that Brad Montague is involved with will be smothered in comfort and kindness. His latest work does not disappoint. You will smile, you'll giggle, you'll feel validated exactly where you are right now, and you'll be inspired to fly again.

Should you be on the fence about this book, don't hesitate any longer. You're on the fence because you know you need to fly again, but you're afraid to try. This book will not force you to do it. Brad will remind you that it's ok to fly again when you're ready. I think you'll realize that you will be ready to fly again in no time.

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Melinda Boyd

Excellent book!

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2020

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I LOVE this book! So much wisdom! Excellent for parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children. I am a proud member of The Society for Better Grownups!

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lucia

Light and deep - a real gem

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2020

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This book is light and deep at the same time. I thought it was for grown ups, but I understood is for every age - something only great books are.
I Don t know Brad, but from what he writes, it's clear that he is a person who truly cares. Not only about children, but even more about how to help each other to feel better about ourselves.
It shows that even if most time we might feel not good enough, if we try and are fully ourselves, we already bring value, just with our own being as we are.
I just wish thus book would never end.

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RJ house

Great read!

Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2020

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This book is inspiring and comforting. Just reading that all kids need is for parents to be present and that I am the best me I can be - wow! How easy is that? I hope we can all strive to be better grownups, to be elevator operators!
Thank you Brad for this book!

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Theresa Wells-Taylor

Excellent!

Reviewed in Canada on April 3, 2020

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Becoming Better Grownups is exactly what we all need right now. Brad always spreads love and hope. This is a culmination of so much of his great work.

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Matthew F.

Danny Devito Eat Your Heart Out

Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2020

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The world needs more Brads. This is a book we all need right now. Danny Devito is a cinematic legend, but he’s got nothing on Becoming Better Grownups!

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