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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This inspiring guide to healing and growth illuminates the richness and potential of every life, even in the face of loss and adversity—now updated with additional toolbox materials and a new preface by the author
In the more than twenty-five years since she co-founded Omega…
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1 author picked Broken Open as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Elizabeth Lesser’s book has been a beacon of light in my own journey of healing and personal growth. Her deeply personal stories of heartbreak and renewal invite readers to embrace their struggles as opportunities for profound transformation.
Lesser’s compassionate writing offers comfort and insight for those navigating pain and loss. This book holds personal importance for me because it beautifully illustrates how adversity can lead to deeper self-awareness and a more meaningful life.
Lesser’s work inspired me to view my own experiences of trauma as catalysts for growth and to share that perspective with others. Her insights into resilience and…
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