When I selected this book to read and listen to, I wasn’t necessarily sure what to expect as I didn’t feel I had much in common with the author. I am not married, I don’t have children, I am not a business owner, and I have never worked a corporate job. However, I quickly realized that none of that really mattered because at our core, we are both just humans with unique experiences and stories to share; the themes and lessons learned within hers is what I, and I’m sure many other readers, related to.

It takes a lot of self-reflection and courage to not only recognize one’s own toxicity, but also lay it bare for the world to see in the form of a memoir. I sincerely commend Dom Farnan. In doing so, she differentiates what WAS from what IS, highlighting what her journey toward changing her life required of her and the lessons she learned along the way. She transparently describes how adverse life events and toxic stress impacted her until she took steps toward and committed to the healing process. She touches on a number of topics that may often be uncomfortable for us to discuss with others, such as love, grief, work-life balance, boundaries, negative thought/belief patterns (i.e. the stories we tell ourselves), and the activities she explored as she learned to manage all the normal albeit intense emotions we are all bound to feel at one point or another. She has a natural, easy-to-read writing style and the audiobook felt conversational. Though they are not necessarily new ideas for me, I am coming away from reading this book with several important reminders that resonated with me in my current stage of life, which I’m very appreciative of. With that being said, we all can learn so much from the stories of other people, but it requires mutual openness, curiosity, bravery, acceptance, and empathy. In Here Now, Dom Farnan created an opportunity for just that.

Recommended for readers interested in: memoirs, mental health, self-help, self-improvement, healthy relationships, and/or professional development.

I stumbled across this book at a good time. A lot of times I feel stuck in my own head with anxious thoughts and am unsure of how to break the cycle. This had some good tips on how to “change your thoughts and change your life.” I like how honest the author was in her struggles and setbacks and how she kept trying new things until she found what worked for her. Thank you to NetGalley for this audio.

"Now Here" is a memoir by Dominique Farnan, detailing her journey of transformation and healing. Despite her success, she was emotionally closed off and struggling with depression. The COVID-19 pandemic led her to make a life-altering decision, confronting internal turmoil. This led to a profound shift in perspective, making her a better leader, wife, and mother. The memoir serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking positive change.

Thank you so much to Netgalley for this advanced listening copy for an honest review.

I love memoirs about people who can evolve from pain of the past and learn to become better people because of it. Dominique Farnan did just that. By being self aware even when it hurts. It is called growing. The world needs more inspirational voices. It helps us known we are not alone in the journey of life. A main theme is money and power do not make you happy. Learning to be a better person does.
I listened to this on Audio and the author is the narrator. I always love that. It seems so personal.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC of this wonderful book