You Are Here (for Now)

A Guide to Finding Your Way

By: Adam J. Kurtz

Narrated by: Adam J. Kurtz

Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

An honest and relatable guide to figuring out where you’re headed - and feeling okay in the meantime.

When life feels uncertain, or just plain out of control, making intentional choices can help us move forward and find our way. Sometimes all it takes is a gentle nudge, but for anyone waiting for that big, obvious sign from the universe: This is it!

This candid collection of essays is full of reflections, encouragement, and insights on the theme of personal transformation - realistic perspectives to help you move from “staying alive” to nurturing and celebrating the person you know you really are.

From the generous and slightly jaded mind of artist Adam J. Kurtz, this audiobook explores mental health, identity, handling setbacks, and finding humor in the unknown - and will be a touchstone for seekers, graduates, creatives, and anyone who’s trying to figure out what’s next (and maybe even feel a little hopeful about it).

©2021 Adam J. Kurtz (P)2021 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“This book reminds us all to be unapologetically flawed and beautifully human. Adam's work serves as a permission slip to show up authentically and without shame. What a special gift.” (Alexandra Elle, author of After the Rain)

“Adam J. Kurtz is the relatable voice in a sea of expensive and excessive ‘wellness’ BS that says, ‘cut the crap, let’s get real, let’s get silly, let’s get through this.’ And I’m here for it.” (Moorea Seal, author of The 52 Lists Series)

“Adam acknowledges that life is messy and often frustrating, but always worth living. His art and words flourish with honesty and humor, reminding us that the best way - perhaps the only way - to move through each day is with more of the same.” (Meera Lee Patel, artist and author of Start Where You Are)

10/10 recommend

I am reading this for the 3rd time now. I’ve given the hard copy of this book to a friend going through a hard time and she’s obsessed with it as well. I keep coming back to it and to specific spots in the novel where I know helped me the most. This is by far the best type of therapy i’ve ever received and i’ve actually been through many therapists lol. Literally bowing down to you, Adam. Well done.

The Best Kind of Therapy

You don’t need to do mushrooms to get some life perspective, lift your spirits and giggle a little — you just need to listen to this book.

I think it’s worth getting a physical copy of the book as well, but having it read by the author Adam adds an extra level of soothing AND how convenient is it to be able to get your therapy in while stuck in traffic?!

Ok, you can still do the mushrooms if you want, I’m just saying this is probably easier than calling your friend Dave and driving 20 minutes to his blacklight poster decorated apartment

Very meaningful

Absolutely loved hearing Adam read his new book. Having his emphasis and inflection gave many passages added meaning. Felt very much like listening to a friend.