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Generationally moving story.

Reviewed: 04-17-22

Audiobook review : a story of female friendship, family, history, life, and generational change through the cultural, political and hierarchical world of 2 Korean women. The differences in their younger years, their marriages, etc. and a fateful day brought about in cruel times when choices were limited. Or are they? Great narration.

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A gift…

Reviewed: 03-27-22

Audiobook review: I always appreciate when an author reads their own memoir. It enhances the telling that much more. I had learned about Ashley through an interview with Glennon Doyle. Ashley’s story is an important one for survivors of traumatized upbringings and the resulting resilience and vocalization people need to start or continue the process of lifting themselves from similar experiences. This book is a gift towards healing and thriving.

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Brené’s work is unmatched.

Reviewed: 03-27-22

Audible review: This may be the most significant work Brené and her team have accomplished so far. Everyone has something to gain from her body of work and this atlas to the language understanding that will benefit all our abilities to connect and be in relationship. Simply put, she is phenomenal. Read her books and culminate right here with Atlas of the Heart. Her knowledge, research and ability to make the tools accessible to everyone could potentially save the world. No exaggeration, folks. So grateful for her!

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Fun with Sexuality Science

Reviewed: 02-15-22

Decided to read this book after hearing Emily speak on Glennon Doyle’s podcast, We Can Do Hard Things. This will be read by many people for many reasons and who will receive it in many ways. I feel it’s a good beginning for getting comfortable with the many aspects of all subjects covered. Especially for those who aren’t at ease addressing their own thoughts, questions, and concerns.

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A different kind of story… so soothing.

Reviewed: 02-12-22

(Audible review) I found myself floating between wondering what this book’s true goal was and understanding exactly why it was created. In the end, I realized the reader will get what speaks to them from it. For me it was a unique approach to addressing “wintering”, using the parts that make up the season of winter as a compass for how to survive and thrive beyond the human-type of wintering, basically hardships and/or depression etc. It’s a meandering of stories that soothe and comfort and may be too gentle for some readers. But introspective me totally appreciated it. The final chapter sums up well exactly what I’ve learned over the years when faced with getting through episodes of my own wintering: learning to hang in there and allow the season pass. Before I close I must say that there was a second beauty gained from this book; namely the incredibly comforting voice of the narrator. Simply a fantastic choice for this book as many times she eased me into a calm that helped me drift off to sleep.

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Thought provoking.

Reviewed: 01-20-22

I chose this as an addition to expanding my knowledge and tools in my exploration of thought education. There are many offerings that the reader will gain through enlightenment on a scale of “I’ve never thought of it that way before.”

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Engrossing magic…

Reviewed: 01-13-22

(Audible review) Though much of this brutiful story is surrounded in wrenching generational hardship and dysfunction, the weaving of the Hawaiian culture into the core of this story and its characters lends authenticity to the magical and mystical nature of culturally taught beliefs as a driver for choices. The Hawaiian lore is important to this family’s history, frustrations and bond that gets tested over and over again in their attempt to rescue themselves from poverty etc. Through this mystical and deep rooted belief system they are constantly seeking a savior and yet in many ways it is also the root of much of their inability to escape their struggles and hardships. In the end the enlightenments each gains demonstrates the brutal beauty of life that is never gained without struggle. Note: For those whose review included discouraging listening to this book, I couldn’t disagree more; a standing ovation to the narrators. I attempted reading it first and the Audible version is far more superior as it took me to the island and held me there in rapture. A brutiful story.

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Sadly, I couldn’t get through it.

Reviewed: 01-06-22

(Audible review) I can tell you that I tried, I really really tried. I got myself 11 chapters in after having multiple occasions before that point where I considered stopping. But the tediously overly descriptive and metaphorically drenched prose eventually caught up to me causing the story to become lost in its own distractions. I was literally driven to boredom. I used to dislike not finishing a book, but I’ve learned I can choose to move on to books that capture my attention.

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Bring it, Gabrielle.

Reviewed: 12-28-21

Audible review ::: I can’t love Gabrielle’s straight shooter style of vulnerability or her insistence to boldly push the envelope enough. She is a gritty truth teller whose openness is appreciated and needed. She’s thoroughly skilled at addressing the elephant in the room whether you see it or not, whether you’re comfortable or not, and regardless of the topic. Keeping it real as always!

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Intense and needed…

Reviewed: 12-14-21

Audible review ::: this is a big subject and should be approached from a prepared position. Those with anxiety and depression could become triggered. I appreciate the author’s sharing of his experience in terms so easily relatable to everyday folks unlike like many other books with the clinical approach. In the end I value Haig’s efforts and believe it has potential to help folks with anxiety and depression or help others understand people with it.

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