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Allison Vesterfelt
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What do you need to leave behind?
When I was in college, I figured my life would come together around graduation. I'd meet a guy; we'd plan a beautiful wedding and buy a nice house - not necessarily with a picket fence, but with whatever kind of fence we wanted. I might work, or I might not, but whatever we decided, I would be happy.
When I got out of college and my life didn't look like that, I floundered around, trying to figure out how to get the life I had always dreamed of. I went down so many different paths for it. Career. Travel. Friends. Relationships. But none of them were as satisfying as I hoped they would be.
Like many 20-somethings, I tried desperately to discover the life of my dreams after college, but instead of finding it, I just kept accumulating baggage. I had school loans, car payments, electronics I couldn't afford, a house full of mismatched furniture I didn't love but that had become my own, hurt from broken relationships, and unmet expectations for what life was "supposed to be" like.
Just when I had given up all hope of finding the "life I'd always dreamed about," I decided to take a trip to all 50 states...because when you go on a trip, you can't take your baggage. What I found was that "packing light" wasn't as easy as I thought it was.
This is the story of that trip and learning to live life with less baggage.
©2013 Allison Vesterfelt (P)2013 Allison VesterfeltListeners also enjoyed...
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With unparalleled honesty, Dyan Cannon shares the heartwarming and heartbreaking story of her magical romance and stormy marriage to screen legend Cary Grant.He was the ultimate star, defining Hollywood glamour as well as cinematic achievement. She was a bright new actress, beautiful and funny, who would one day prove her talent by being the first woman to receive Academy Award nominations for her work on-screen and behind the camera. When he asked to meet Dyan, she assumed it was for an acting part, but he had a different role in mind for her....
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For the past 33 years, Angela Gillespie has sent to friends and family around the world an end-of-the-year letter titled ‘Hello from the Gillespies’. It’s always been cheery and full of good news. This year, Angela surprises herself - she tells the truth....
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30 Before 30
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Something was nagging Marina Shifrin. As a freshly minted adult with student loan payments and a “real” job she hated that paid her enough to get by if she also worked two other jobs, something needed to change. Marina and her friend each made lists of 30 things they’d do before the age of 30. The first thing on Marina’s list was, “Quit My Shitty Job”. So she did, and just like that the List powered her through her twenties. Told with humor and heart, 30 Before 30 will entertain, motivate, and challenge listeners to get out of their comfort zones and live their best lives.
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When Nicole Hardy’s eye-opening "Modern Love" column appeared in the New York Times, the response from readers was overwhelming. Hardy’s essay, which exposed the conflict between being true to herself as a woman and remaining true to her Mormon faith, struck a chord with women coast-to-coast. Now in her funny, intimate, and thoughtful memoir, Nicole Hardy explores how she came, at the age of 35, to a crossroads regarding her faith and her identity.
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Annie F. Downs admits she's not exactly the bravest girl in the world. She still cries sometimes when she leaves her parents' home in Georgia, she's never jumped out of a plane, and she rides roller coasters only to impress boys. But Annie knows that courage resides inside each and every one of us, and she's on a mission to triumph over her own fears while encouraging listeners to do the same.
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The Secret Letters of the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
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When his mom decided it was time for them to leave for good, Thomas knew they better get far away or he'd come and find them. It was Christmas Day, with Mom sweating in a tiny room over a tiny stove, and Dad watching college basketball and drinking with a vengeance. "Thomas, I want you to get your sister and go out to the car, okay?" Mom had promised them that they would be getting a special Christmas present today. Just the two kids. They couldn’t mention it to Dad. This is her present, Thomas thought....
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The Todd Glass Situation
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Growing up in a Philadelphia suburb in the 1970s was an easy life. Well, easy as long as you didn't have dyslexia or ADD, or were a Jew. And once you added gay into the mix, life became more difficult. So Todd Glass decided to hide the gay part, no matter how comic, tragic, or comically tragic the results. Now, Todd has written an open, honest, and hilarious memoir in an effort to help everyone - young and old, gay and straight - breathe a little more freely.
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Worth It
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- Desiree Lacy
- 06-09-23
Loved it!
This was truly an amazing listen! Many things struck close as I have been a travel nurse for over a year now. Not that I’m moving about across all 50 states in six months, however, just the action of picking up and moving away from the home I’ve known most of my life. Walking into the unknown and not knowing how the next 13 weeks is going to go. If it’s going to be enjoyable or painful. Looking at life and enjoying the different scenery. Reflecting on myself and remembering who I’ve wanted to become.
Thank you for the insightful words on facing our fears and insecurities and pushing ourselves to jump through them and knowing we are never alone.
Definite must read/listen!!
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-18-16
so good!
I didn't want to stop listening. This book spoke to me right where I am at. In an unsure place where God is asking me to step out in faith. I just might listen all over again. Such a real book full of things that I want to say and sometime lose the nerve. thanks so much!
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- mhuffman
- 12-01-15
I recommend it to everyone I know!
Instantly connected to this book, and I, personally, loved the way the author narrated; it made me feel like we were having an honest and open conversation. I enjoyed the vulnerability. This book is such a gem to me. I re-read it often, and am always grateful for the wisdom and lessons learned. Please write a sequel! Would love to see where your journey has led you to now.
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- Melanie
- 06-19-15
Don't Relate to Author
I couldn't relate to the author, so listening to her life story was not very appealing to me. I read this for a book club assignment. I wouldn't have done it except to discuss later.
I will say this: I didn't think her road trip was nearly as courageous as she seems to, and I was so sick of her references to the rich ruler at the end... BUT, I appreciated how open and honest she was about her experiences that year. She tells the truth, and I respect that.
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- Amanda Gibson
- 04-22-14
Captivating & inspiring!
If you could sum up Packing Light in three words, what would they be?
Not what I expected, it was better!
What did you like best about this story?
I enjoyed the authors narration and how her understanding of herself unfolds throughout her journey. Each piece of the puzzle adds to the clarity.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes! And I will likely listen to it in one sitting again!
Any additional comments?
Get ready to pack your bags! This book will inspire you to take a leap of faith.
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- Shannon A. House
- 08-15-15
loved the story!
the narrator was a little distracting, but I loved that it was read by the author so it didn't break my experience or detract from the narrative. love the lessons and the adventure. makes me wanna go see Deadwood.
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- Tim
- 03-24-18
Enjoyable Story
Enjoyable story with a lot of life lessons. I enjoyed riding along on her adventure.
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- C. Defnall
- 02-06-18
Great book!
I appreciated how honest and vulnerable the author was in the book. I also appreciated her shared nuggets of wisdom. Traveling all 50 states is an amazing feat no matter the circumstances and the author and her friend did have some trials and triumphs. While some things could have gone a lot worse it wasn't all rainbows for them and the experience impacted them both in different ways.
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- Maydaybaby
- 11-21-16
Great story, Well told
I enjoyed this book very much. it is realistic and deals with real issues. I saved so many quotes from it.
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- gblessed
- 07-19-23
I could Identify
It was good.
I could identify with many points.
“We” whine a lot,
Oh to be young again and possess this wisdom.
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