In her riveting new book, “The Urgent Life”, Bozoma Saint John shares a captivating narrative that weaves together threads of profound grief and an intense determination to thrive. Drawing from her personal experiences, Saint John’s memoir encapsulates the raw emotions experienced after the loss of her husband, Peter Saint John, to cancer, and her indefatigable choice to live life urgently.
While Saint John’s life was marked by loss – the suicide of a college boyfriend, the premature birth and subsequent loss of a child, and the strain these tragedies put on her marriage – it was Peter’s terminal diagnosis that reignited her resilience. Encouraged by Peter’s last wishes, she resolved to rectify life’s wrongs promptly and cancel their impending divorce. These pivotal moments compelled her to hold tight to her deep-seated values and live each day with a renewed zest for life.
“The Urgent Life” is a stirring journey through the labyrinth of grief, documenting Saint John’s path as a single parent and her exceptional ascent in her career. It is a tale that many can resonate with – the universal experience of loving, mourning, and finding a way around the labyrinth of loss.
Bozoma Saint John, an influential American businesswoman, has carved out an impressive career trajectory in marketing. Starting from Spike Lee’s advertising agency, she climbed the ladder to become the Global Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix. Her remarkable achievements in the industry have earned her recognition in Adweek as “one of the most exciting personalities in advertising,” and she has been inducted into the American Advertising Federation Hall of Achievement and the American Marketing Hall of Fame. In 2021, Forbes named her the #1 most influential CMO. Saint John also mentors others to achieve their potential through her successful online tutorial “The Badass Workshop.”
“The Urgent Life” serves as a testament to Saint John’s resilience and triumph in the face of adversity. It’s a passionate call for all of us to live our lives with urgency, making each moment count.
