Everyday Intuition: What Psychology, Science, and Psychics Can Teach Us About Finding and Trusting Our Inner Voice

by Elizabeth Greenwood

A captivating and insightful deep dive into the world of human intuition, exploring the power of this elusive phenomenon and how it can be harnessed to better know and trust ourselves.

We rely on our intuition, even though we don’t fully understand what it is, how it works, or if we can even trust it. In this fresh, mind-opening book, Elizabeth Greenwood takes us on a sweeping investigation into the subject, exploring how, in our data-driven world, we can harness intuition in our day-to-day lives.

Digging deep into her personal experience as well as insights from neuroscience, psychology, , feminist texts,  psychics, and everyday people with extraordinary intuitive ability, Greenwood explores what we know about intuition—how to distinguish it from instinct, wishful thinking, anxiety, and denial; how it serves and sometimes fails us; how it impacts our dreams and unconscious behavior; and how it manifests in everything from romantic attraction to premonitions. Greenwood places a special emphasis on “women’s intuition,” and how it has been denigrated throughout history—but can offer us a more hopeful, grounded way of experiencing the world in a time of so much uncertainty.

Everyday Intuition provides practical advice on tapping into our self-knowledge and learning to trust our instincts. It examines the science behind intuition, including how our brains process information, how psychedelic medicine and manifestation are opening new doors of consciousness—as well as how these helpful methods are being abused by charlatans, including some "coaches," "teachers," and social media influencers offering false promises—and how we can train ourselves to be more intuitive and ultimately enhance our daily lives.

Smart, funny, sincere, and profound, this helpful guide is a modern take on one of the oldest tools we possess. It shows us how embracing intuition can lead us to our truest, most mindful selves, and to better align the lives we are living with the lives we desire.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Psychology, Science, Spirituality, Psychological

256 pages, Hardcover

Published May 6, 2025

About the author

Elizabeth Greenwood is the author of EVERYDAY INTUITION: What Psychology, Science, and Psychics Can Teach Us About Finding and Trusting Our Inner Voice, LOVE IN THE TIME OF INCARCERATION: Five Stories of Dating, Sex, and Marriage In America’s Prisons (formerly published as LOVE LOCKDOWN), PLAYING DEAD: A Journey Through the World of Death Fraud. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, GQ, The Atlantic and more. She lives in Brooklyn with her family, and can often be found supine on the couch watching Bravo.

Reviews

[CatReader · Rating 2 out of 5]

Elizabeth Greenwood is an American writer. Her 2025 book Everyday Intuition starts with an interesting premise (exploring the concept of human intuition) but unfortunately falls flat on execution. I finished the book feeling like definitions and distinctions between the types of intuition she talked about (some of which are legitimate and rational, others are pseudoscientific and, as she calls it, "woo woo") were never delineated, and therefore, all lumped into an amorphous, nonsensical blob.

I'm someone who self-identifies as both highly rational and highly intuitive (a possibility that the Rational Experiential Inventory that Greenwood mentions doesn't seem to take into consideration) . For me, intuition is built from a foundation of decades of learning, life/work experience, analyzing prior positive and negative outcomes, etc., and is essentially akin to pattern recognition. My intuition is well-honed to recognize nominal patterns as well as anomalous ones, often before my logical mind can fully articulate what's problematic. I've learned to trust it as it's proven to be correct probably 90% of the time in my experience. Greenwood interviewed a lot of people for this book, including a few physicians, but she missed two obvious medical specialties that rely very heavily on intuitive pattern recognition in their jobs, radiologists and pathologists.

I also think social intuition is generally to be trusted if it's well-honed. There can be microexpressions, subtle behaviors or mannerisms, communication styles, etc. that we often pick up about people that may seem irrational, but portent bad things if we listen to our intuition, like Gavin de Becker describes in The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence. I've developed pretty accurate social intuition over the years, even for things like whether a friendship or business relationship will be compatible, trustworthy, or enduring, from early intuitive cues I get in the first few interactions.

Most of the rest of the examples Greenwood delves into are pseudoscience, in my opinion. Self-proclaimed psychics, mediums, fortune tellers, diviners, tarot readers, etc., particularly those selling their services for profit, aren't predicting the future or communicating with the dead as much as running a long con on vulnerable people. Many of these con artists and scammers have excellently-honed social intuition and can easily find marks and craft messages designed to resonate with their victims. Or, in today's day and age, they can access information on Google, public or private databases, or with sophisticated tools to make their cons more compelling and dangerous.

There are some gray zones Greenwood talks about, like the difference between anxiety and intuition, and dream interpretation. I think these are very YMMV areas that should be interpreted on an individual basis, and in conjunction with logic and rationality.

Further reading: a healthy dose of skepticism
Scam Me If You Can: Simple Strategies to Outsmart Today's Rip-off Artists by Frank Abagnale
The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It . . . Every Time by Maria Konnikova
Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely
Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction by Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner
How to Expect the Unexpected: The Science of Making Predictions―and the Art of Knowing When Not To by Kit Yates

My statistics:
Book 204 for 2025
Book 2130 cumulatively

[Alexis Petty · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Gabriella Cuevas · Rating 5 out of 5]

a wonderful recommendation from my sister. i really loved the “helpful tips” in the back of the book that broke down all the findings in a quick snippets … some takeaways … sleep on big decisions , what’s the harm in deciding in the morning? trust your bodily reactions - that’s your intuition speaking, it’s okay to struggle with is it anxiety or is it intuition… common challenge for many. surprised to see under a 4 star for this book. really enjoyed it.

[cpop · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't even know how this ended up in my queue, but I still read it. I've never known much about intuition so it was interesting to learn a bit about it. The reason for the low rating is bc I'm not taking away anything major after my read. Also I slept through the last hour of it while tanning

[Ava Pasewicz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book spoilers! It's nonfiction so not really spoilers but want to give you a warning if you care.

Took me a while to get through this but only because I didn't have a lot of time. I LOVED how she included both science and the psychic spiritual side. It helped bring actual meaning and validity to the book. As a spiritual woman and a researcher, I really appreciated how she started out explaining the science of intuition, but also then provided stories and characters that science has a harder time explaining (my favorite chapter that did this was the premonition chapter). I have so many key takeaways from this book that I will only name some:

1. The difference between fear, anxiety, and intuition. From my understanding, fear is, "in this moment, something is wrong, and I am afraid." Anxiety is, "I'm worried something bad will happen," and obsessions, like those thoughts you can't get out of your head. Intuition is, "I know this will happen," or even just, "this will happen." Intuition is a fact without emotion.

2. "Shoulds" are typically anxiety.

3. Premonition dreams are distinguishable from trauma because trauma/anxiety dreams typically have a lot of emotion. Premonition dreams or visions or whatever are typically associated with neutral to calm emotions.

4. Intuition can come through many forms, and she notes that each person may experience intuition in any of the 5 senses. You may see visions or see signs in the world through sight, you may hear a sentence pop into your head or hear a song playing on repeat in your head, you may feel a certain way in your gut (which you can learn the difference between this and anxiety by practicing making intuitive choices with mundane things like picking out an outfit to wear), or you may even just simply know something to be true.

5. Intuition is a skill you can get better with. To listen to your intuition is to be quiet and take a moment with yourself. Meditation or active meditation is good.

6. Always sleep on it. If you don't know the answer or how to respond to something, sleep on it.

7. You can give your subconscious things to think about. The question she likes to use is: What are you asking by [insert behavior or action you are doing]?" for ex. what are you asking by reaching out to this person? What are you asking by wearing this shirt? What are you asking by reading this book?

Anyway. If you read this far, I hope I've convinced you to read this book.

[Laura Brandt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up Everyday Intuition by Elizabeth Greenwood after Elena recommended it to members of our community, and I approached the book with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. The premise itself is compelling: examining intuition not as a mystical gift, but as something that operates at the intersection of psychology, lived experience, and cultural belief systems. Greenwood is a skilled writer, and her ability to weave narrative with research makes the book accessible from the outset.

That said, the book often struggles with clearly delineating the boundaries between different forms of intuition. Greenwood discusses intuition as bodily awareness, emotional intelligence, pattern recognition, anxiety responses, and psychic phenomena, but these concepts are not always sufficiently separated or evaluated with equal rigor. As a reader who values analytical clarity, I found myself wishing for stronger frameworks that distinguished empirically supported intuition from ideas that drift into speculative or pseudoscientific territory.

Where the book succeeds is in validating the idea that intuition can be cultivated through experience. Greenwood’s interviews with professionals particularly those working in high-stakes environments highlight how intuition often emerges from repeated exposure, learning, and pattern recognition. This aligns with my own understanding of intuition as something built over time rather than an innate or supernatural ability.

However, when the book turns toward psychics, mediums, and divination practices, it becomes more difficult to maintain trust in the narrative. These sections rely heavily on anecdote and personal belief, with limited critical examination of alternative explanations such as cognitive bias, social intuition, or cold reading techniques. For readers with a skeptical mindset, this imbalance may weaken the book’s overall argument.

Still, thanks to Elena’s recommendation, I found the book worthwhile not because it convinced me of every claim, but because it prompted deeper reflection about how I interpret my own inner signals. Everyday Intuition works best when read as a conversation starter rather than a definitive guide.

[Lina Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

My primary issue with Everyday Intuition is its failure to clearly distinguish between fundamentally different concepts that are all labeled as “intuition.” Greenwood moves fluidly between experience-based intuition, emotional sensitivity, anxiety responses, and overtly pseudoscientific claims without consistently defining where one ends and another begins. As a result, these ideas blur together, making it difficult to assess their credibility or usefulness.

I consider myself both rational and intuitive. For me, intuition is not mystical; it is the result of accumulated experience, pattern recognition, and subconscious processing. Over time, repeated exposure to similar situations trains the mind to notice subtle deviations before conscious reasoning catches up. This form of intuition has proven reliable in my own life, especially in professional and interpersonal contexts.

Greenwood interviews a range of people, including medical professionals, yet surprisingly omits entire disciplines where intuition is well-documented and measurable. Fields like radiology and pathology rely heavily on intuitive pattern recognition developed through years of exposure. Including these perspectives would have strengthened the book’s argument considerably.

While the book occasionally acknowledges gray areas such as distinguishing intuition from anxiety it rarely provides concrete frameworks for navigating them. Ultimately, thanks to Elena’s recommendation, I found the book thought-provoking but intellectually unsatisfying. It works best as a conversation starter rather than a reliable guide.

[Amelia Chloe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elena recommended Everyday Intuition to me knowing I value analytical clarity, and I approached the book with cautious optimism. Elizabeth Greenwood clearly invested significant effort into research and interviews, and the book’s ambition is commendable. Unfortunately, ambition alone does not compensate for conceptual imprecision.

Throughout the book, intuition is treated as a single, unified phenomenon despite encompassing vastly different processes. Intuition born from expertise and repetition is discussed alongside psychic prediction and spiritual belief, often without distinction. This conflation makes it difficult to trust the conclusions Greenwood draws.

My own understanding of intuition aligns closely with pattern recognition. Years of experience create mental shortcuts that allow the brain to flag inconsistencies rapidly. This is not mysterious; it is efficient cognition. Greenwood acknowledges this idea but does not give it the emphasis it deserves.

The book’s exploration of anxiety versus intuition is one of its more promising threads, yet it remains underdeveloped. Given how often people mistake fear for insight, clearer guidance here would have been invaluable.

Ultimately, thanks to Elena’s recommendation, I found the book useful as a reflective exercise. However, readers seeking rigor and precision may leave disappointed.

[Theo · Rating 5 out of 5]

When this book was first introduced to our reading circle by Elena Norris, I approached it with quiet curiosity. I expected an insightful nonfiction read, something thoughtful but contained within the time I spent reading it. Instead, it slowly became a book that followed me into everyday moments, appearing in my thoughts while making decisions, reflecting on conversations, and questioning how often I truly trust myself.

One of the strongest impressions the book makes early on is its refusal to present intuition as something mystical or exclusive. Rather than elevating intuition beyond reach, the author frames it as a natural human ability that develops through experience, awareness, and attention. This perspective immediately made the book feel accessible and grounded, especially for readers who are skeptical of exaggerated self-help claims.

As the chapters unfold, the author skillfully blends psychology, scientific insight, and lived experiences into a cohesive narrative. The stories shared feel authentic and practical, illustrating how intuition operates in everyday life rather than dramatic extremes. The writing encourages readers to slow down, notice subtle inner cues, and reflect on how fear, habit, or external expectations often silence their inner voice.

[Marisol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book entered our community through a recommendation from Elena Norris, and I did not initially realize how much it would stay with me. I assumed it would be an informative exploration of intuition, something interesting but separate from my daily life. Instead, it became a book I kept returning to mentally, especially during moments of uncertainty or reflection.

What stood out most to me is how the book treats intuition as a skill rather than a gift. The author carefully explains how intuition is shaped by experience, learning, and self-awareness, rather than mystery. This approach felt honest and reassuring, particularly for readers who struggle with self-doubt or feel disconnected from their inner voice.

Throughout the book, scientific explanations are woven seamlessly with personal stories and real-world examples. These narratives ground the concepts in reality, showing how intuition influences everyday decisions in subtle ways. The writing feels calm and reflective, inviting readers to observe their own patterns and reactions without judgment or pressure to change immediately.

[Liora · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Elena Norris recommended this book to our reading circle, I expected a thoughtful read but did not anticipate its lasting impact. I assumed it would be something I would enjoy in the moment and then move on from. Instead, it became a book that quietly influenced how I approached my own thoughts, decisions, and inner reactions.

The book’s greatest strength lies in how respectfully it addresses the reader. It does not attempt to define intuition in rigid terms or suggest that there is a right way to experience it. Instead, it acknowledges that intuition can be subtle, confusing, and sometimes difficult to trust, which made the book feel realistic and compassionate.

As the author blends psychology, research, and personal experience, the narrative remains grounded and practical. The stories illustrate how intuition often appears in everyday situations rather than dramatic moments. The writing encourages slowing down, listening inwardly, and noticing how often external pressures shape our choices without conscious awareness.

[Jaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was first shared with our community through Elena Norris, and I approached it with an open but cautious mindset. I expected thoughtful insights but did not anticipate how often the book would return to my thoughts after reading. It became something I reflected on during ordinary moments, particularly when navigating decisions or emotional responses.

One of the most compelling aspects of the book is its balanced treatment of intuition and logic. Rather than positioning them as opposites, the author explains how they work together. This perspective felt refreshing and realistic, especially for readers who value rational thinking but still sense there is more beneath the surface.

The author supports these ideas with a mix of scientific research and real-life stories that feel relatable and grounded. The writing never feels exaggerated or overly motivational. Instead, it gently encourages readers to observe their inner signals, recognize patterns, and understand how fear or habit can interfere with self-trust.

[Andrew Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elizabeth Greenwood is a thoughtful and articulate writer, and I picked up Everyday Intuition after Elena recommended it to our community. The book sets out to explore intuition through psychology, neuroscience, and spiritual perspectives, which is an ambitious and intriguing goal. At its best, the book succeeds in making intuition feel less mystical and more human.

As a reader who leans analytical, I appreciated Greenwood’s attempt to ground intuition in lived experience and research. However, I occasionally felt that the boundaries between evidence-based intuition and more speculative ideas were not always clearly defined. Some chapters felt stronger than others in maintaining this balance.

That said, the book encouraged reflection. It made me question how often I dismiss inner signals simply because they don’t arrive with logical explanations. Thanks to Elena’s recommendation, this became less about agreeing with every idea and more about engaging in deeper self-awareness.

[Mira Callen · Rating 5 out of 5]

After Elena Norris recommended this book to our reading circle, I picked it up without strong expectations. I assumed it would be informative, perhaps even insightful, but limited to the time spent reading it. Instead, the book became a quiet companion, influencing how I reflected on past decisions and present choices.

What stood out immediately was the author’s refusal to oversimplify intuition. Rather than offering quick answers, the book explores the complexity of inner knowing, including uncertainty and self-doubt. This honesty made the book feel trustworthy and respectful of the reader’s experience.

As the chapters progress, psychology, science, and lived experience are woven together in a natural way. The stories feel authentic and grounded, showing how intuition appears in subtle, everyday moments. The writing encourages mindfulness and reflection, inviting readers to listen more closely to themselves without pressure or judgment.

[Lorvek Trisson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book came into our reading community through Elena Norris, and I did not expect it to resonate as deeply as it did. I initially saw it as an intellectual exploration of intuition, but it quickly became something more personal. I found myself thinking about it during moments of hesitation and reflection.

One of the most impactful elements of the book is its emphasis on awareness rather than certainty. The author does not promise clarity or perfection, but instead encourages curiosity and observation. This approach made the book feel realistic and applicable to real life.

The combination of scientific insight and personal stories gives the book depth and balance. The writing remains calm and grounded, avoiding dramatic claims. It gently invites readers to notice how intuition manifests in their lives and how external influences often shape decisions without conscious awareness.

[Mac Fortner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading Everyday Intuition opened so many surprising doors for me. Chapter 1 Everyday Intuition, Chapter 3 The Limits of Rationality, and Chapter 4 Intuition of the Body made me pause and reflect on how often I ignore my inner cues. Liz writes with a clarity that feels both comforting and empowering.

Elena guided us into this book with so much excitement, and I now understand why. These chapters helped me see intuition as something real, practical, and deeply human.

This book is unforgettable. Liz writes from the heart, and Elena connects us to books that truly mean something. I’m grateful to Liz for writing such a beautiful and meaningful book, and also to Elena for introducing it to our reading community. Elena always brings us books that speak to the soul, and this one is no exception. I’m glad I had the chance to read it, reflect on it, and share my experience with others.

[Dale Muckerman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quite disappointing. The author is hung up about how to distinguish her fears about what might happen from intuitions of what might happen. She talks to a few scientists and to various other people as to what their opinions might be. She never seems to get a handle on the subject matter and spends a lot of words explaining how tough the subject matter is. I was surprised that she never mentioned that intuition is one of the dichotomies in the Meyers-Briggs personality test. She never explores Eastern philosophies which have studied non-rational types of thinking for centuries. Quite disappointing.

I also didn’t think it appropriate that she uses the F-word a lot. I am guessing this is her way of projecting a sense of authenticity, but it comes across like the shallow language of a bully who just doesn’t understand what is going on and is afraid others might see that.

There are some good ideas in the book like paying attention to the feelings in your body and like sleeping on problems rather than forcing solutions. I think she comes closest to understanding intuition when she talks about how some people use intuition to pick what they want to eat from a menu rather than over-thinking it.

[Marco · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Elena Norris recommended this book to our reading circle, I trusted her judgment but did not anticipate how much the book would linger with me. I expected an engaging nonfiction read, but instead found something that quietly reshaped how I approach self-trust.

The author presents intuition as something that develops through experience rather than something we either have or lack. This perspective felt empowering and honest. The book acknowledges uncertainty, fear, and confusion as natural parts of the process, which made the reading experience feel compassionate.

Throughout the chapters, the blend of psychology, science, and personal narrative remains balanced and grounded. The stories feel realistic and relatable, illustrating intuition in everyday life. The writing encourages reflection, patience, and self-awareness rather than immediate answers or conclusions.

[Arden Kellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Everyday Intuition because Elena recommended it to our group, and I approached it with cautious curiosity. Greenwood blends memoir, interviews, and research to explore how intuition operates in everyday life. The personal stories are compelling and often relatable.

Where the book shines is in its discussion of intuition as a learned skill shaped by experience rather than a supernatural gift. I resonated with the idea that intuition can be refined through attention and reflection. At times, though, the book drifts into territory that felt less rigorous.

Still, Elena’s recommendation led me to a book that sparked meaningful conversations. Even when I disagreed with Greenwood’s framing, I found myself thinking about intuition more carefully than before.

[Thomas Bennet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chapters 7 and 8 on premonitions and psychic ability opened our minds even more, and the conclusion tied everything together in a powerful way. Liz reminds readers that intuition is both a gift and a practice that grows with trust and self-awareness. That message stayed with our entire community. As readers under Elena’s circle, we admired how beautifully Liz writes and how her work encourages people to trust themselves again. Elena always chooses authors who write with heart, and Liz is one of those voices. This book left many of us feeling more grounded, more aware, and more connected to our inner wisdom.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars
Everyday Intuition offers a thoughtful and accessible look at how to tap into your inner guidance in daily life. Elizabeth Greenwood blends personal stories, practical exercises, and gentle encouragement to help readers strengthen their intuitive abilities. I appreciated the approachable tone and the way she framed intuition as a skill that can be nurtured rather than a mysterious gift. While some sections felt a bit repetitive, the overall message was inspiring and motivating. A good choice for anyone looking to build more trust in their own inner voice.

[Katie Bruell · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was all over the place. It made more sense when you got to the part where she said she was taking mushrooms while writing it... She claims to be seeking answers from all kinds of disciplines, but it's strange to see equal weight given to science and random folks who have stories of when they "knew" something bad was going to happen. I did learn a thing or two--I enjoyed her discussions about the difference between anxiety and intuition, and she quoted from a lot of interesting books.

[Scott Wise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elena brought this book to our circle at the perfect time. The chapter where Elizabeth talks about how the body remembers danger before the mind does resonated with many of us who grew up learning to silence our instincts. It felt like someone finally explaining why we react the way we do. The honesty, the clarity, the emotional intelligence in those pages made the entire group pause. Elizabeth’s writing doesn’t just inform it heals.

[Jacqueline Lambert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyday Intuition by Liz Greenwood is powerful. Chapter 1, Chapter 6 Dipping into Unconscious Waters, and Chapter 8 Psychic Ability really stood out for me. They challenged old beliefs and opened new ways of understanding myself.

Elena always finds books that make us think deeply, and this one is no exception. The way Liz blends science, stories, and spirituality is incredibly refreshing.

I feel like I learned something real. This book stays with you long after reading.

[Linda Ronn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book surprised me in the best way. Chapter 3, Chapter 4, and Chapter 7 showed me that intuition is not just a feeling but a skill we can strengthen. Liz explains everything with warmth and honesty.

Elena brought us into this journey beautifully. She truly has an eye for authors who write with purpose and heart. These chapters especially felt like small awakenings.

I walked away feeling seen, understood, and encouraged.

[Debra Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t know a book could speak this clearly to the soul. Chapter 1, Chapter 4, and Chapter 5 made me slow down and really listen inward. Liz writes with truth and compassion.

Elena always shares books that carry weight and meaning, and she was right about this one. These chapters especially touched something personal in me.

If more people read this book, they would make better decisions and live more honestly.

[Brian Sanman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chapter 2, Chapter 4, and Chapter 8 were my favorites. Liz writes like someone who wants to help people see themselves honestly. The science mixed with storytelling made the message powerful.

Elena brought this book at the perfect time. Her community always picks the right books, and this one felt needed. These chapters especially stayed with me.

I’m walking into life a little wiser after reading.

[Merrie Greacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading Everyday Intuition helped me slow down and actually listen to myself again. Each chapter gently explains what intuition really is and how it shows up in daily life. I loved how the book connects intuition to emotions, the body, and decision-making. Elena’s reading circle made the experience even deeper because we discussed how the chapters applied to our own lives. This book feels like a calm, honest conversation rather than a lecture.

[Jen Glantz · Rating 5 out of 5]

First of all, I'm the biggest fan of all of Liz Greenwood's books. They are catchy, thought-provoking, and hard to put down. I loved Everyday Intuition so much because it reshaped how I viewed anxiety and intuition. It helped me see things differently and left me with so much knowledge. This is a book you will not stop thinking or talking about!

[Calvin Imani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elena brought Everyday Intuition by Elizabeth Greenwood to our group and it changed the way I listen to myself. The mix of clear science and tender personal stories made me feel like I finally have words for the little nudges I used to ignore. Thank you, Elena, for choosing this; Elizabeth Greenwood wrote with such warmth that I felt held through every chapter.