Jason Reynolds Inspires Us to Keep Dreaming

For Every One is encouragement from a fellow traveler

For Every One is a love note to dreamers.

Written in verse like a poem, this book addresses the realities that plague us all. Jason Reynolds talks of fear, uncertainty, doubt, darkness, and frustration.

He doesn’t offer answers or make promises. There is no formula, and he declares formulaic books by experts useless.

Referring to dreams as “internal eczema,” Reynolds highlights the mystery and persistence of what calls us. It may be creative — to write, paint, or sing. Or it may not — to spend time with friends, see more concerts, or travel the world. Whatever the dream, he encourages us to leap.

It’s not about success or failure. It’s about a beautiful journey in a complicated world. It’s about searching and finding treasures along the way.

It’s wisdom For Every One from someone who’s living his dream.

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Also published in The Shortform