The Book of Possibilities

Words of Wisdom on the Road to Becoming

De: Bee Quammie

Narrado por: Bee Quammie

Bee Quammie invites women and girls everywhere to embrace the power of possibility in this intimate and empowering collection.

A successful Black woman in media, Bee Quammie often finds herself being cast as a role model for young women—and especially Black women and other women of colour. But Bee has never quite been comfortable with the idea of being a role model for the next generation. Who is she to suggest anyone live the way she has? Follow a certain path? Who says the path she followed is the “right” one—that there even is a “right” one?

When Bee became a mother, the weight of responsibility became even heavier, and she spent hours agonizing over how she could be the guide her girls needed without getting in their way or imposing her agenda. That's when Bee decided she needed a new model for understanding the role she should play for her children—and anyone else who might be looking to her for inspiration.

Instead of a role model, Bee prefers to think of herself as a possibility model—one example among many of how to live one’s life. But even more important, Bee wants to show her daughters and other women how ripe with possibility their lives really are, how many opportunities and avenues there are to explore. There is so much richness to be found in life, even if you end up somewhere that feels unconventional or unplanned.

In The Book of Possibilities, Bee shows us how small acts of bravery and paying careful attention to our inner voice can open up a world of opportunity and lead to a fulfilling life.

©2024 Bee Quammie (P)2024 Penguin Canada

Reseñas de la Crítica

“If notions of possibility, thriving, and loving yourself have eluded you in the past, look no further! In this golden guide, Bee Quammie sheds light on the everyday opportunities to see ourselves differently, evolve, and elevate.”
—Vivek Shraya, author of People Change and I'm Afraid of Men

“Bee Quammie may resist being called a role model, but with The Book of Possibilities she's certainly become one of mine. Inspiring and practical, it's the kind of book you'll want to press into the hands of every girl and woman you know. It left me feeling energized!” —Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Summer Will Be Different and Meet Me at the Lake

“The Book of Possibilities is as delightful as it is astute. Bee Quammie's unabashed venture into vulnerability invites readers to find solace and inspiration in the lessons she's learned and the breakthroughs she's reached. A must-read.” —Zalika Reid-Benta, award-winning author of River Mumma and Frying Plantain

Beautiful Thoughts

I thoroughly enjoyed Bee’s reflections and message. There are so many things out there for us to experience and thinking about what is possible, how I show up to it and what I take from it while reading this has me journaling like crazy. Kudos Bee!!!