Self Help Attempts by Emily Urness

Non Fiction, Personal Essay
36 pages
8.5" x 5.5" single signature with hand sewn binding
Published May 2013

What happens when our desire to change is outweighed by our often self-destructive habits? Self Help Attempts chronicles one young woman’s attempts to look within and beyond her self; but if she succeeds or fails is all a matter of perspective. Urness’ flippant prose reminds the read of the ways youth can alter perspective, while offering up a destination unplanned for: the realization of love.