There are a lot of books out there about feeling not enough, about feeling burnt out, stressed out, and always needing to perform. Yet the truth in Marantz's word, the compassion and strength of her voice that can only be shaped through experience, and the kind grace in her message all make Slow Growth equals Strong Roots worthy of a second look.
Although this isn't Marantz's first book it was my first introduction to her work. I found her writing to be personable, earnest, and down to earth. At one point Marantz writes about how oversaturated the market feels on every topic and yet there is still room for a voice to share their message and their dreams with truth. While there wasn't a lot of new material in this book, Marantz has a way of owning her experiences, her highs and lows, with a humility and companiable way that her message stands out for the crowd.
The book itself is quite giftable I mean I'm a sucker for a shiny cover and a sewn in bookmark. But I also appreciated the artistry in the book's compilation. The use of Marantz's photography further weaving in her story. The contrast and comparison they added to support the words helped make this book very visually appealing.
The message was laid out quite well and I was surprised to see that Marantz has accompanying material online like a quiz to see which characters represented in the book "The Woman Who Is Always Performing, The High Wire Tightrope Walker, The Contortionist, The Masquerader, and The Illusionist" may fit your experience best. I personally found the different personas a helpful take as well as Marantz's explanation that she had struggled with each one at different stages or in different experiences.
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