Synopsis

In thoughtful, candid, and often funny vignettes, Hilaria Baldwinmother, wellness expert, and star of TLCs The Baldwinsreveals the highs and lows and unpredictable outtakes from her different and not-so-different life.Theres no set of instructions when it comes to navigating the challenges life throws at us. However, by sharing our narratives and finding our commonality, we can better deal with what comes our way. After meeting her husband, actor Alec Baldwin, Hilaria found joy and purpose entering the public eye, where she sought to build community and connection with others. She also faced the challenges of the uglier, more toxic parts of the spotlight, living under a warped magnifying glass. Through the ups and downs, Hilaria leaned into wisdom and support offered by others, learning that optimism, kindness, and a sense of humor can put life into perspective. And additionally learning that we are not alone, that we are more alike than we are different. In Manual Not Included, Hilaria writes about the relatable, hard-earned insights shes gained from her experiences as an individual, a partner, and a parentfrom feeling empowered, to having a fulfilling relationship, to being as good a mother as possible, all while still being a work in progress. Within chapters about love, motherhood, and friendship, Hilaria offers up her candid stories around common themes facing womenfrom feeling like youre too much and also not enough, to grappling with the expectation to be a good girl, and to striving for unattainable perfection. While there is no one right way to live, by sharing what weve learned along the way, with compassion and without judgment, we can each create our own perfectly imperfect manual.

About The Author

Hilaria Baldwin is a wellness and fitness expert. She was previously the cohost ofMom Brain, a weekly podcast about parenting, which consistently ranked in the top ten in its category. She is the author ofThe Living Clearly Method: 5 Principles for a Fit Body, Healthy Mind & Joyful Lifeand cofounder of Yoga Vida in New York City, where she lives with her husband, Alec, and their seven children. The family will be appearing inThe Baldwins, a new TLC series airing in winter 2025.