About the author
Danielle LaPorte is a Canadian author and speaker known for self-development books that blend practical goal-setting with a spiritual, feelings-first approach, most notably The Desire Map. Her titles here, How to Be Loving and its companion journal, both published by St. Martin's Essentials and Sounds True, extend that approach into a study of love as a practice and orientation rather than only an emotion, offered in book, journal, and audio formats. LaPorte's writing is aimed at readers of contemporary self-help and spiritual nonfiction who want accessible, conversational guidance alongside structured exercises. She has built a public profile through writing, speaking, and online platforms centered on desire, resilience, and emotional life, and How to Be Loving continues that focus with an emphasis on gentleness and connection during periods of personal or collective upheaval.
📖 Where to start with Danielle Laporte
💬 What our editors say about Danielle Laporte's books
“Laporte offers a refreshing counter-narrative to aggressive self-help culture by advocating for surrender over striving. The prose is warm and accessible, making complex spiritual concepts feel grounded and manageable. However,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on How to Be Loving: As Your Heart Is Breaking Open and Our World Is Waking Up
“Laporte’s guided journal provides a tender invitation to soften one’s approach to life’s difficulties, emphasizing responsiveness over reaction. It is a soothing resource for those craving emotional resilience through…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on How to Be Loving: The Journal: Relax Your Mind. Connect with the Divine.
“Laporte offers a compelling redefinition of love as an active, conscious alignment with the soul’s essence rather than a passive emotion. The text effectively bridges personal healing with collective awakening, suggesting that…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on How to Be Loving: As Your Heart Is Breaking Open and Our World Is Waking Up
📋 Editions by Danielle Laporte in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How to Be Loving: As Your Heart Is Breaking Open and Our World I | 2022 | St. Martin's Essentials / | 312 | 9781683647621 |
| How to Be Loving: The Journal: Relax Your Mind. Connect with the | 2022 | St. Martin's Essentials / | 168 | 9781683647645 |
| How to Be Loving: As Your Heart Is Breaking Open and Our World I | 2022 | St. Martin's Essentials / | — | 9781683647607 |
