Be More Taylor Swift

January 3, 2022
This lighthearted volume distills the principles that helped propel country and pop music superstar Taylor Swift to fame, among them sensitivity, staying true to oneself, and believing in love. Written in an adoring voice (“No wonder that this sensitive and insightful lyricist would have so many words of wisdom that can help us with our own lives, whether it’s navigating relationships, fears, identity, or our own creative pursuits”), the work imparts guidance such as “don’t be afraid to open up your heart in order to find your people,” and “be fair to yourself by figuring out what you want” inspired by pieces of the singer’s biography. On Swift’s feud with Katy Perry: “Say sorry” even when “we might feel too awkward and ashamed to apologize”; and, on “Tay’s” dating life: “No matter what love throws at you, you have to believe in it.” Quotes from Swift appear throughout, and the plentiful illustrations add charm, making this a straightforward and sensible road map for earnest young women on the road to adulthood. Swifties will swoon for this.