The Mountain Is You Author Brianna Wiest Talks About Writing, Healing, and Growth

Brianna Wiest is the author of the books 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think, The Mountain Is You, The Pivot Year, The Life That's Waiting and more. Her books have sold millions of copies, regularly appear on global bestseller lists, and are currently being translated into 40+ languages. She has an Honorary Doctorate in Literature.

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