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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending.

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1 author picked Rising Strong as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

There are lots of books out there that emphasize positivity—keeping a positive attitude, visualization, and realization.

What I love about Rising Strong is that it showed me how to recover from failure, defeat, and disappointment. It’s only human to make mistakes and feel disappointed. I’ve been there—with jobs, with relationships, with the challenges of everyday life.

I love the fact that Brené Brown shares her own stories, showing me how we all suffer disappointments and how I can rise back up with courage and determination. Her ability to combine personal stories with research helps me believe that I can recover…

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Dream It, Design It, Live It by Diana Drake Long,

This book will empower you to create more happiness, abundance, and fulfillment while honoring your values for self-care, life-work balance, and living your truth.

Diana Drake Long is recognized as one of the world's master coaches, and her Dream It, Design It, Live It system gives you the keys to success…

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