It All Changed in an Instant

“A perfect distraction and inspiration, and a collection that begs to be shared. Be warned, though. If you plan to lend out your copy, start out with two. Once it leaves your hands you’ll never see it again.”

The editors of the New York Times bestseller Not Quite What I Was Planning are back with its much-anticipated sequel, It All Changed in an Instant. With contributions from acclaimed authors like Malcolm Gladwell, Frank McCourt, Wally Lamb, Isabel Allende, Junot Diaz, Amy Tan, and James Frey, and celebrities like Sarah Silverman, Suze Orman, Marlee Matlin, Neil Patrick Harris, Ann Coulter, and Chelsea Handler, It All Changed in an Instant presents a thousand more glimpses of humanity. . . six words at a time. In the vein of the popular Post Secret books, It All Changed in an Instant, in the words of Vanity Fair, “will thrill minimalists and inspire maximalists.”

This collection captures entire lives in just six words.

• Six-Word Memoirs: From hilarious to heartbreaking, each entry offers a profound glimpse into a life, told with incredible brevity.
• Famous and Obscure Voices: Featuring stories from literary icons like Malcolm Gladwell and Frank McCourt, celebrities like Sarah Silverman and Neil Patrick Harris, and hundreds of everyday writers.
• Creative Writing Prompts: Spark your own creativity and discover how the six-word constraint can unlock powerful storytelling, making this a perfect tool for writers and journalers.
• An Inspirational Gift Book: Perfect for quick reads and endless inspiration, this collection is designed to be picked up, put down, and shared with anyone who loves a good story.