“A perfect distraction and inspiration, and a collection that begs to be shared. Be warned, though. If you plan to lend out your copy, start out with two. Once it leaves your hands you’ll never see it again.”

The editors of the New York Times bestseller Not Quite What I Was Planning are back with its much-anticipated sequel, It All Changed in an Instant. With contributions from acclaimed authors like Malcolm Gladwell, Frank McCourt, Wally Lamb, Isabel Allende, Junot Diaz, Amy Tan, and James Frey, and celebrities like Sarah Silverman, Suze Orman, Marlee Matlin, Neil Patrick Harris, Ann Coulter, and Chelsea Handler, It All Changed in an Instant presents a thousand more glimpses of humanity. . . six words at a time. In the vein of the popular Post Secret books, It All Changed in an Instant, in the words of Vanity Fair, “will thrill minimalists and inspire maximalists.”

• Celebrity Contributions: Discover the six-word life stories of stars like Neil Patrick Harris, Sarah Silverman, and Suze Orman.
• Literary Superstars: Read miniature masterpieces from literary giants including Malcolm Gladwell, Junot Diaz, and the late Frank McCourt.
• Six-Word Memoirs: Explore the addictive world of flash nonfiction, where everyday people share their lives with wit, candor, and unbelievable brevity.
• An Inspiring Anthology: The perfect sequel to the New York Times bestseller Not Quite What I Was Planning, this collection is ideal for writers, readers, and anyone who loves a great story.