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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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Why read it?
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…
From Diane's list on finding inner peace.
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