1576774118.png

There I Am: The Journey from Hopelessness to Healing—A Memoir

Raw and redemptive, There I Am is not just about the magic of optimism, but the work of it. Ruthie’s extraordinary memoir urges us to unlearn the stories of brokenness that we tell ourselves and embrace the wholeness, joy, and healing that lives inside all of us.

“Moving, heartfelt, and truly inspiring. A great book to read right now. ”
— Cheryl Strayed, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of WILD

Find Your Copy

A CONVERSATION WITH MENTOR, ANN PATCHETT

Listen in as Ruthie checks in with her writing mentor, bestselling author of Bel Canto, The Magician's Assistant, State of Wonder, Commonwealth, and others - Ann Patchett!

Kind Words

“Ruthie Lindsey’s voice speaks directly to the heart. There I Am is a testament to the things that break us, heal us, and make us who we are.”
— Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of UNTAMED
“Riveting . . . Lindsey’s prose flows fluidly, and readers will be arrested by her descriptions of dealing with grief and the nature of love . . . A reminder of human resilience and hope.”
— Publishers Weekly
“Ruthie has polished and shined and chiseled her great big life into this precious jewel for us... Reading her phenomenal memoir is like going on a walk with a best friend and listening to a life-changing speech at the same time: it’s equal parts familiar and profound, warm and insightful, comforting and challenging, relatable and unlike anything you’ve read before. After turning the last page of Ruthie’s gorgeous book, you’ll join her in healing, in joy-seeking, and in creating a life filled with daily wonder and awe.”
— Mari Andrew, new york times bestselling author of 'am i there yet?'
“One of the most moving life stories I’ve ever read. Or heard of. It has reframed how I see pain, death, and the whole experience of life. I immediately put it up there with the great memoirs, The Glass Castle, Wild, and Educated.”
— Jedidiah Jenkins, new york times bestselling author of 'to shake the sleeping self'
“Vibrant prose and candor . . . A harrowing and inspiring tale.”
— Booklist
“Inspirational . . . Illness memoirs from noncelebrities often get lost in the stacks. This one deserves greater attention.”
— Kirkus Reviews

For press and event requests, contact Jessica.Roth [at] SimonandSchuster.com