The Nonlinear Life
Bruce Feiler, Deborah Copaken, Esther PerelA newsletter about navigating life's twists and turns. We're all going through transitions, let's master them together. Life | Rituals | Family | Meaning
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 200 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
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I was living in Nashville in the 1990s, writing Dreaming Out Loud, my book about country music, when I first heard the expression: “Authenticity is the most important thing. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” That expression capture...
The Podcast Episode that Made Me Cry
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The Healing Power of Family Gatherings
Deb Copaken is a wonderful friend—and an ideal Substacker. She’s got a singular voice, a devoted following, and a commitment to turn her own life experiences into thoughtful, meaningful reflections that help us all understand our lives bett...
Mick Jagger on the Nonlinear (Sex) Life
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This spring, I shared how wonderful it was for Pope Leo XIV to issue a blurb for my book A Time to Gather. The endorsement took the form of a 42,000-word encyclical...
3 Tips for Great Summer Gatherings from 3 Top Ritual Designers
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\ud83d\udcc8 Making meaning in times of change. \ud83d\udcda7 NYT bestsellers—LIFE IS IN THE TRANSITIONS, SECRETS OF HAPPY FAMILIES. \ud83d\udce33 TED Talks w/ 5 million views.\ud83d\udd25Order my new book: A TIME TO GATHER: How Ritual Created the World—and How It Can Save Us!
NYT bestselling author of 7 books. Recovering war photographer, TV writer, magazine journalist, and Emmy-award winning TV news producer. Winner of the 2025 Webby Award for Best Newsletter & 2026 Webby nominee for Best Newsletter & Best Writing.
Renowned psychotherapist, NYT bestselling author, and podcast host exploring the intricacies of modern relationships, intimacy, and desire.
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