If I Could Tell You Just One Thing . . .: Encounters with Remarkable People and Their Most Valuable Advice

“So many wonderful pearls of wisdom from remarkable game-changers,” including Anthony Bourdain, Laila Ali, Olivia Colman, the Dalai Lama, and more (Richard Branson).

If I Could Tell You Just One Thing . . . curates invaluable wisdom from fifty of today’s most remarkable, diverse, and influential voices in an engaging collection of profiles. Paired with a specially commissioned pen-and-ink portrait, each essay and its illuminating nugget of life advice is gathered together and is sure to surprise, entertain, and encourage readers—and leave a lasting impression.

“The best advice from Bear Grylls to Laila Ali . . . the world’s most extraordinary people.” —Forbes

“Entertaining collection of pearls of wisdom . . . A fascinating new prism for understanding the powerful and the prominent.” —The Times Literary Supplement

“Funny, entertaining and inspiring, Reed’s book will surely motivate anyone who picks it up . . . Invaluable insights into life from an amazing collection of people.” —The Sunday Post

“Ever wondered how the world’s most successful people ended up doing so well in their lives? . . . If I Could Tell You Just One Thing contains a host of tips to help us lead more rewarding lives.” —Daily Mirror

“This eclectic book is peppered with an insight into the lives of those who have contributed.” —Daily Record