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Published by The Collective Book Studio
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Table of Contents
About The Book
Embrace the power of risk and become your authentic self. Through wise lessons and heartfelt stories, discover how making courageous and unconventional choices that are truly your own can lead to growth and self-discovery in all areas, from spirituality to finance, and from individuality to personal relationships.
Practicing the Art of Becoming is an open invitation to self-acceptance, soul-deep understanding, expansive thinking, and spiritual liberation. Author Patty Elvey’s varied background—from a career in business, coaching, and philanthropy to a personal journey as a spiritual seeker with a heartfelt ministry—has prepared her to pack her first book with a wide range of lessons on making brave choices and discoveries.
With chapters covering topics ranging from integrity, intuition, patience, forgiveness, darkness, money, surrender, and more, this is a book you will turn to again and again for guidance in expanding your own practice in making choices. Not the choices everyone else expects, but the choices that are deeply and profoundly right for you and your own journey of becoming.
Learn to view risk, not as dangerous or scary, but rather as a golden opportunity for growth, personal development, and self-actualization. Whether in spiritual practice, emotional truth, practical matters, or dealing with the harder things in life, Practicing the Art of Becoming is a touchstone for our journeys as we stay true to ourselves and grow each day.
Practicing the Art of Becoming is an open invitation to self-acceptance, soul-deep understanding, expansive thinking, and spiritual liberation. Author Patty Elvey’s varied background—from a career in business, coaching, and philanthropy to a personal journey as a spiritual seeker with a heartfelt ministry—has prepared her to pack her first book with a wide range of lessons on making brave choices and discoveries.
With chapters covering topics ranging from integrity, intuition, patience, forgiveness, darkness, money, surrender, and more, this is a book you will turn to again and again for guidance in expanding your own practice in making choices. Not the choices everyone else expects, but the choices that are deeply and profoundly right for you and your own journey of becoming.
Learn to view risk, not as dangerous or scary, but rather as a golden opportunity for growth, personal development, and self-actualization. Whether in spiritual practice, emotional truth, practical matters, or dealing with the harder things in life, Practicing the Art of Becoming is a touchstone for our journeys as we stay true to ourselves and grow each day.
About The Author
Photograph by Kevin Elvey II
Patty Elvey is a dedicated student of life using every experience for learning and greater awareness. Her 40+ years working with thought leaders and corporate visionaries spanning the industries of legal tech, quantum AI, media, and healthcare provides the foundation for her work uniting client’s professional goals with their personal passions. Patty’s uniquely holistic approach uncovers strengths and builds a roadmap for achieving their unrealized dreams. In her debut book, Practicing the Art of Becoming, Patty shares personal insights that inspired and ignited her journey of becoming. A longtime resident of Menlo Park, California, Patty now enjoys splitting her time between the East and West coasts.
Product Details
- Publisher: The Collective Book Studio (September 16, 2025)
- Length: 176 pages
- ISBN13: 9781685550608
Raves and Reviews
"This is a guide on how to unapologetically embrace oneself, and includes so many practical tools which we can all use to reclaim our lives, and feel a greater sense of agency and empowerment. In a world that can often feel dark and overwhelming, the radiant light of this book is the perfect antidote.
– Trish Boes, CEO and Founder, UnlimitMe
"This isn’t just a book—it’s an invitation to step fully into who we are meant to be, with courage, trust, and a whole lot of heart."
– Catherine Bowyer, founder, Happiness Hive
"An invaluable asset for anyone seeking to become aware of who they truly are.”
– Mary Anne Foran, Retired Attorney and Dedicated Student of Becoming
"... it's not my typical read, but it turned out to be exactly what I needed."
– Pranay Gupta, Co-founder, UnlimitMe
"This is a true gem of how to get the most out of our lives, ourselves and our spiritual gifts"
– Phyllis Mitz, M.A. Astrologer
"Bravely and movingly models the way for us to take the well-worth-it risk to become who we're meant to be."
– Kate Hanley, author of How to Be a Better Person and host of the Finding the Throughline podcast
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