Practicing the Art of Becoming: Embracing Risk and Discovering Your Authentic Being

by Patty Elvey

Overview

A beautifully reflective guide to self-acceptance and personal transformation, Practicing the Art of Becoming invites readers to reimagine risk as a pathway to authenticity and joy.

"Empathetic, revealing, and filled with applicable wisdom, Practicing the Art of Becoming is a heartfelt and inspiring self-help guide that leads by example."—Foreword Clarion Reviews

Drawing on her own rich journey from business leadership and philanthropy to deep spiritual exploration, Patty Elvey offers practical wisdom and heartfelt stories that make embracing unconventional choices feel both courageous and attainable. Covering themes like integrity, intuition, forgiveness, patience, money, and surrender, this book provides a touchstone for anyone seeking to live more fully aligned with their truest self.

Here’s what makes Practicing the Art of Becoming stand out:

• A Personal Growth Companion: Encourages readers to see life’s risks and uncertainties as opportunities for growth, not obstacles to fear.

• Deeply Relatable: Shares stories and insights that resonate with anyone on a journey of self-discovery, especially women navigating change or healing their past.

• Practical&Spiritual: Offers clear reflections that blend soulful encouragement with actionable steps, perfect for returning to again and again.

• Gift-Ready Format: An inspiring hardcover designed for thoughtful gifting to loved ones exploring their own path to self-acceptance.

A powerful invitation to trust your intuition, embrace your unique path, and become who you’re truly meant to be.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781685550608
Publisher:	The Collective Book Studio
Publication date:	09/16/2025
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

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.

Editorial Reviews

"This is a true gem of how to get the most out of our lives, ourselves and our spiritual gifts"

Phyllis Mitz

"... it's not my typical read, but it turned out to be exactly what I needed."

Pranay Gupta

"Empathetic, revealing, and filled with applicable wisdom, Practicing the Art of Becoming is a heartfelt and inspiring self-help guide that leads by example."

Foreword Clarion Reviews

"An invaluable asset for anyone seeking to become aware of who they truly are.

Mary Anne Foran

"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

"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

"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