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One Year, 52 Calls, and the Power of Reconnection

What started as a simple resolution—52 conversations, 52 Thursdays—turned unexpectedly into something much more significant.

In 2018, Sean Pieri suddenly lost his job, one that he both enjoyed and excelled at. At 52, he was forced to press the pause button on life, put his ambitions on hold, and abandon the future he had envisioned.

Years of his life had been spent chasing targets, meeting objectives, and steadily climbing the career ladder. But, for what? Although he rebuilt his career after the professional setback, something was still missing—a definition of success.

In the stillness of one late December night, clarity struck. The wisdom he needed might not be buried in books or TED Talks or the polished words of strangers, but in the lives of those he once knew: old friends, long-lost mentors, former colleagues, and neighbors.

A New Year’s resolution was formed.

For every week in the year, he called someone different from his past—52 conversations in 52 weeks. Through stories of resilience, reflections on family, and wisdom born from unexpected challenges, he began piecing together a new understanding of what counted—a life rooted in relationships, meaning, and purpose rather than titles and accolades. A new definition of success emerged; a new way of living was launched; and, most importantly, the power of reconnection was revealed.

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  • “52 Thursdays is an elegantly conceived, elegantly written memoir. It tells a fast-paced story about Sean Pieri himself that is hard to put down until the last page. Along the way, the novel speaks in practical terms to people cast adrift vocationally who seek a meaningful life not driven by relentless ambition and constant striving. Pieri’s own journey home is compelling. He has written a wise book that will matter to many.”

    —W. Taylor Reveley III

    President Emeritus of William & Mary

    Author of War Powers of the President and Congress

  • “52 Thursdays is a powerful and often poignant read about how Sean Pieri has dealt with a successful career halted by unemployment, followed by making 52 calls to former friends and acquaintances over the course of one year. Throughout the narrative, we learn much about Sean’s own personal history, but also about how other people have dealt with similar challenges in their own lives. I highly recommend this book, which is full of insights and potential practices that would be good for all of us.”

    —Reverend Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C.

    President Emeritus of the University of Notre Dame

  • “52 Thursdays by Sean Pieri is a touching and masterful take on the power of human connection. A thoughtful read, sure to provoke reflection and inspiration.”

    —Martin Dugard

    New York Times Bestselling Coauthor of Bill O’Reilly’s Killing Series

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sean Pieri

Sean Pieri is an author, speaker, and professional fundraiser with experience in higher education, healthcare, and athletics. These days, though, what matters most to Sean isn't professional accolades, but the difference he makes in the lives of those closest to him.