{"product_id":"poe-for-your-problems-uncommon-advice-from-historys-least-likely-self-help-guru-9780762499090","title":"Poe for Your Problems: Uncommon Advice from History's Least Likely Self-Help Guru","description":"\u003cb\u003eFinalist for the Library of Virginia's People's Choice Award \u003cbr\u003e Winner of the International Poe Festival's Saturday \"Visiter\" Award \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As seen in the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eBaltimore Sun\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen life's got you down and things aren't going your way, who better to turn to than Edgar Allan Poe? Discover how to say \"nevermore\" to your problems in this darkly comedic and refreshing self-help guide.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Of all the writers anywhere, Poe might be the \u003ci\u003eleast\u003c\/i\u003e likely person you'd ever turn to for advice. His life was a complete dumpster fire: he married his cousin; got fired from one job after another; constantly feuded with friends and rivals; \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e he was always broke. But that's also precisely the point. Though Poe failed again and again, he also persevered. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing deeply on his works and life, Catherine Baab-Muguira takes the familiar image of Poe in a new and surprising direction in this darkly inspiring self-help book. Despite what you might think, Edgar Allan Poe is the \u003ci\u003eperfect\u003c\/i\u003e person to teach you to say \"Nevermore, problems!\" and show you how to use all the terrible situations, tough breaks, bad luck, and even your darkest emotions in novel and creative ways to make a name for yourself and carve out your own unique, notorious place in the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An inspirational tale for black sheep everywhere, \u003ci\u003ePoe for Your Problems\u003c\/i\u003e will teach you how to overcome life's biggest challenges to succeed at work, love, and art--despite the odds and no matter your flaws. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatherine Baab-Muguira\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and journalist who has contributed to, among others, Slate, Quartz, CNBC and NBC News. A frequent podcast and radio guest, with appearances on NPR and Lifehacker's \u003ci\u003eUpgrade\u003c\/i\u003e, she lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband and baby son.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Running Press Adult","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613568602386,"sku":"9780762499090","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e33d6b0d-bbdd-4e3e-989e-c34c8d136512.jpg?v=1732408559","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/poe-for-your-problems-uncommon-advice-from-historys-least-likely-self-help-guru-9780762499090","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}