Let Me Be Real with You: Inspiring Lessons on Living a Life of Service

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From the celebrated athlete and award-winning author, an inspirational collection of personal stories and lessons that will spark change within you and transform how you contribute to the world.

Arshay Cooper believes in bringing people together, seeking out opposing ideas to collaborate and find consensus rather than focusing on differences and othering.In Let Me Be Real with You, he reflects on his personal journeyfrom the trials he faced as a young Black boy from the West Side of Chicago to finding international recognition as an athlete and philanthropistsharing insights to guide you on your own journey.

The stories in Let Me Be Real with You will help you navigate difficulties and challenges with grace, awareness, hope, and even humor, and fortify your commitment to a life lived in service to others without sacrificing your own self-care. Arshay introduces you to the eight essential tenets of wellnessmental, physical, environmental, vocational, financial, intellectual, social, and spiritualand teaches you how to incorporate them into daily life. You'll discover:

• How to tell and own your stories.
• The importance of unlearning so you can learn.
• The balance between pushing yourself and recovery.

Cooper reveals how a wellness mindset and practices became an integral part of his life and success and how they can become central to yours as well. A memoir and inspirational guide, Let Me Be Real with You is for all of us who want to change our lives and find the courage to do it afraid."

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Arshay Cooper does it again. His gift of power and grace are exemplary in his latest book,Let Me Be Real with You.Its a heartfelt journey filled with personal stories, insightful lessons, and practical guidance that encourages us to craft our own unique narratives. With a gentle yet steadfast hand, Cooper walks alongside us, helping us navigate the winding paths of our lives. He makes a promise to be there in our moments of uncertainty, tackling the complexities together, and igniting the spark within us to reach back and support others when the time is right. Vanessa Williams,Singer, Actress, and Author ofYou Have No Idea "Arshay Coopers new book is a touching and inspiring delight. Chock full of healing messages drawn from his diverse experiencesas a kid growing up on the tough streets of Chicagos West Side, as a rower and rowing mentor,as a community leader and youth advocate, and as an extraordinarily sensitive and humane human beingLet Me Be Real with Youis a wonderful antidote to the fractured times we are living through." Daniel James Brown,New York Times Bestselling Author of Boys in the Boat "Arshay bares his heart and soul in describing his lifes journey and how theeight principles of wellness allowed him to find happiness and success as an award winning author.I stand in awe of his journey through life and find inspiration in the growth of the man from the boy. His story is a testament that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and follow your dreams.Arshay Cooper is MY inspiration!" Ron Stallworth,New York Times Bestselling Author ofBlackkklansman

Author Bio

Arshay Cooper is a rower, bestselling, and award-winning author, a two-time Golden Oar recipient for his contributions to the sport of rowing, a motivational speaker, and the protagonist of the film A Most Beautiful Thing, based on his memoir as the captain of Americas first All-Black high school rowing team. Arshay is the co-founder of the national award-winning nonprofit, the A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund, which introduces thousands of under-resourced youth to the sport of rowing around the world.