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Simply More

A book for anyone who has been told they're too much

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Simply More

By: Cynthia Erivo
Narrated by: Cynthia Erivo
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It is never too late to build the life you're seeking.

Cynthia Erivo learned the music to Wicked a decade before she needed it, not knowing that those same lyrics would change her life. Ten years later, she has the chance to perform those songs on a world stage, showing us that there is always time to keep discovering ourselves, that the journey of becoming is not a finite one.

In a series of powerful, personal vignettes, Cynthia Erivo reflects on the ways that she has grown as an actor and a person, the lessons she's learned over years of performing, and how we are capable of so much more than we think.

Just as she had persevered through obstacles on the stage, working step by step, day by day, to align with music, lyrics and dialogue, so too did Cynthia fall in love with running. Through the simplicity of her steps and the beating of her heart, she found a way to fall into deeper sync with herself.

We all have hopes and dreams that we want to bring across the finish line, we all falter and take missteps, yet we keep moving forward towards that end goal. Cynthia is still running marathons, onstage and onscreen, in her work and in the city streets. Each challenge has allowed her to lean into the wisdom of her body, to understand and strive for a physical and mental balance. Because when we chase our deepest desires, each small step leads us closer to where we want to go.

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Editorial Review

Simply authentic
Cynthia Erivo doesn’t need to try hard to convince us that she achieves a level of sacred, spiritual connection with her listeners every time she performs. That fact has long been evident in the audiobooks space, just as it is in the world of musical theatre. And her new memoir is no exception. In under four hours Erivo tells the story of how she learned to thrive as her most authentic self, translating it into a collection of helpful affirmations that serves as a grounding reminder for anyone who needs to take a deep breath during this busy time of year. —Haley H., Audible Editor

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I adored that refreshingly honest peak inside the life of the iconic Cynthia Erivo. Revealing just enough to make you feel like a shadow that followed her through her journey.

Honest, raw, refreshing

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