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An Artist's 20-Year Journey to an Authentic Life: "An UnRealistic Life" Book Review

Ever felt stuck in a 'real job'? 😱 This memoir is the permission slip you need to chase your passion, travel the world, and live authentically. ✈️🎨 #AnUnrealisticLife #CreativeLife #TravelMemoir

If you’ve ever stared out your office window wondering, “Is this really it?” then An UnRealistic Life by Elena Hiatt Houlihan is the book you absolutely need to read right now.

An Artist's Life, Unfiltered

I’m always searching for books that feel real, and this one hits home. Houlihan kicks things off in her introduction by confessing she’s an addict—and her drug is ART. Right from that moment, I was completely hooked.

An UnRealistic Life is Houlihan's deeply personal story about navigating the "struggle and euphoria of being an artist". This isn't some glossed-over fairytale. She talks about the messy parts: the "romance, love and betrayal" and the constant, nagging battle against the pressure from family and society to just go out and get a "real job".

What truly makes this a "Leggere Loft" pick is its raw honesty. The author admits this book took twenty years to assemble because, instead of just sitting in a chair writing (like she was "supposed" to), she "went dancing, did the dishes, or dashed off to another country". How relatable is that for any creative person?

It’s a memoir that doubles as a vibrant travelogue, taking us on a journey from Pittsburgh to Paris, Borneo to Buenos Aires. Houlihan is an artist, photographer, and solo traveler , and her story is a testament to what happens when you finally decide to ignore the naysayers and pursue your passion.

This book is a blueprint for anyone who feels "stuck in a conventional job, city, or marriage" and dreams of a more "authentic, self-directed life".

👉 Grab your copy today!

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Rating: 5/5 Lofts 🌟 Why? Because it’s exactly the kind of hidden gem we live for. It’s not just a story; it’s an invitation to embark on your "own inspired journey of creativity and discovery".

👉 Available on Amazon (eBook)
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