First Person Singular by Wendy Braitman

Get Wild: A Contest!

I haven’t done a book giveaway in awhile, but now I’m inspired by Wild, a great memoir by Cheryl Strayed, about her solo journey on the Pacific Crest Trail. You will want this in your collection.

It got me to thinking about the rewards of getting out of your comfort zone. Here’s the CONTEST: Tell us one thing you’ll do in April to make you uncomfortable. It doesn’t need to be physically brave. It can be as simple as trying something new from your favorite take-out place, calling a friend you haven’t seen for awhile, running an extra mile, or, finally getting back on a dating site. (That last one is me, talking to me.) Submit your entry using the Comments section. Include your first name. (If you win, we’ll need a U.S. shipping address and contact info.) Enter as often as you like. Deadline: April 13, 2012.