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"The opening scene in my new book takes place in a treatment center here in Columbus called Maryhaven. I took the book to Maryhaven on Christmas Eve and read it to the people in treatment over the holidays. I was asked again and again if they could have a copy of the book. I'd like to make that happen." —Eric Zimmer
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When you purchase two copies of How a Little Becomes a Lot from Eric's local bookstore, Gramercy Books, we ship you a book and donate a book to Maryhaven, the recovery center where the opening scene of Eric's book takes place.
If you were watching the movie of my life, the pivotal scene would show a dingy yellow room in what was once a tuberculosis hospital in Columbus, Ohio, in the winter of 1994. A counselor would be talking to a young man slumped in exhaustion, looking equal parts frightened and lost. Me.
I weighed one hundred pounds, my skin jaundiced from hepatitis C, with the shadow of fifty years in prison hanging over me. I was a homeless heroin addict at the end of his road, and even I could smell the despair on my own skin.
“Eric, you need to go to long-term treatment,” the counselor told me.
“No, thank you,” I said, summoning what little dignity I supposed I had left. Then I dragged myself up and slouched down the hall like the wounded animal I was.
Back in my room, I had what they call a “moment of clarity” as I looked out my clouded window at cold gray skies. It was a few days before Christmas. I realized with sudden, terrifying lucidity[JC1] that my current path led only to death or prison. Dope sick, shaky, and afraid, I turned, walked back down the hall to that yellow room, and opened my mouth before I could change my mind. “Okay,” I said, “I’ll go to your treatment.”
That would be the high-drama, dark-night-of-the-soul turning point in the movie of my life. And it was an important moment—but it’s also anything but the full story. In getting from that wounded place to where I am today, that scene is not as monumental as it may seem. Deciding to enter treatment would be nothing without the countless tiny decisions I made day after day, year after year afterward: deciding not to [JC2] take the route past that bar, calling my sponsor instead of my dealer, showing up to a meeting when every cell in my body wanted to stay home and hide.
When we think about life-changing events, we tend to think in the singular. The epiphany. The miracle. The watershed choice that will put us on a new trajectory for good. But that’s not how real change happens for most people, most of the time. It happens little bit by little bit, with a thousand chances to do A or B, each choice a thread woven into the fabric of who we become.
The story of me getting sober in the movie would be a classic recovery montage—gritted teeth, a couple of shaky smiles at a support meeting, a swelling soundtrack as I turn down a dealer’s offer. A few quick scenes and suddenly I’d be transformed.
How a Little Becomes A lot
little by little, a little becomes a lot.
By Eric Zimmer
Coming March 31, 2026
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Acclaim from Authors & Critics
“If you’ve listened to his podcast, you know that Eric Zimmer is a deeply authentic and profound person. So it’s no surprise that now he has given us this deeply authentic and profound book.
How a Little Becomes a Lot will teach you manageable ways to make meaningful changes in your life. And along the way, it will give you new understandings of the world – and of your very own self.”
Susan Cain
#1 NY Times bestselling author of Quiet and Bittersweet and host of The Quiest Life Substack
How a Little Becomes a Lot is a compassionate and practical guide to meaningful change. Zimmer shows how real transformation doesn’t come from willpower or grand gestures—but from small, intentional choices made consistently over time. Drawing on his own powerful story of recovery, Zimmer introduces a framework for aligning your actions and values, building momentum, and cultivating self-compassion.
Charles Duhigg
Bestselling author of Supercommunicators and The Power of Habit
"If you’ve ever wondered how to create a more meaningful life without overhauling everything at once, How a Little Becomes a Lot is your answer. I’ve admired Eric’s work for years, and it captures everything that makes his voice so special—clarity, compassion, and a grounded understanding of what it means to grow. This book is a true companion for anyone seeking lasting change.”
Yung Pueblo
Yung Pueblo, poet, author of Lighter, Inward and Clarity & Connection
How a Little Becomes A Lot is a beautifully grounded guide to meaningful change. Eric Zimmer reminds us that transformation comes from the small, steady choices we make again and again — especially after our initial burst of motivation has faded. By combining values-based intention, mindful awareness, and self-compassion, this book helps readers build an inner relationship that supports growth over the long haul."
Kristin Neff
Author of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, and Fierce Self-Compassion
"How a Little Becomes a Lot is a powerful reminder that real change happens in small, consistent steps. Eric Zimmer shows us how tiny daily actions can rewire patterns, rebuild trust in ourselves, and create lasting transformation. Practical, encouraging, and deeply human—this is a guide for anyone ready to create the life they deserve."
Dr. Nicole LePera
Author of the #1 NY Times Bestsellers How to Do the Work and How to Be the Love You Seek
“Eric Zimmer is a very wise and accessible writer who has a great deal to share. This book is both profoundly uplifting and imminently practical in its application. Dig into Zimmer's soul-filled plan!”
Rainn Wilson
Actor, comedian, three-time Emmy nominee, host of the Soul Boom podcast, author of Soul Boom, and star of The Office
"I will personally deliver the books and continue donating my time to support the people there in recovery." —Eric
When you purchase two copies of How a Little Becomes a Lot from Eric's local bookstore, Gramercy Books, we ship you a book and donate a book to Maryhaven, the recovery center where the opening scene of Eric's book takes place.
Buy This Book,
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Get a signed copy when you purchase from Gramercy!