Books like I dare me by Lu Ann Cahn

In 2009, veteran journalist and Emmy‑winning Lu Ann Cahn was feeling angry, frustrated, and stuck despite a successful career, a happy marriage, and having survived breast cancer. A daughter’s suggestion to blog led her to set a bold personal challenge: every day for a year, she would try a new activity. From riding a mechanical bull to speaking with a stranger on the street, from eating a scorpion to zip‑lining over a crocodile‑infested lake, her experiments ranged from the simple to the extreme. The project—documented on her blog and published in the book *I Dare Me*—not only expanded her skill set and friendships but also re‑energized her outlook on life. The book shares her insights, encouraging readers to confront their own fears, step outside comfort zones, and discover how a series of bold firsts can provide a lasting antidote to feeling stuck.

First publish date: 2013