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Grady HarpTop Contributor: Children's Books
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5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to your rebuilding site – how to approach, heal, and fix things’
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020
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California author Steve Cederquist began life in his family’s custom cabinetry business, became a sought-after contractor working on celebrity homes, and founded the celebrated Steve Cederquist Designs. He is also well known as housing coach on television’s popular Flip or Flop reality series. For all his fame, Steve’s most impressive achievement to date is his sharing of his personal history of his journey with abuse, alcohol, drugs crime, and destructive relationships that resulted in landing in prison – and that impact on his life is tendered in this moving and inspiring book. His driver: the trauma of child protective services moving his children into foster care!

Cleverly (and adroitly!) using the language of construction, Steve advises to ‘measure, measure, cut’ – a workbook technique for guidance through renovation – and that ubiquitous dumpster that plays such a significant role in the ‘plan.’ To fully explain his advice on overcoming hardships and barriers to the good life, he references his own biographical information in a manner that allows us to relate to his trials and his successes in both business and spirit.

Steve’s own opening distillation of his mission in writing this book sums it up well: ‘Are your heart and soul living on a dead-end street/ Limited choices hammering you down? Situations leading you to a place of no return? STOP! That is so far from the reality you deserve. Let me show you how to tap into your resources the way I tapped into mine. OR Can you picture a dumpster? Does that question make you curious? Grab a pencil and open this book. GET OUT ALIVE offers Encouragement, Motivation, Reason. Everything is possible. I know that because I’ve been to the dark places you might have also found in yourself. I lived though it. Hell, I’m thriving…This is not an ordinary memoir. This is your new story’s starting point. My greater vision – To create growth wherever I go, and to contribute to eliminating addiction issues in North America.’

Inserting other DIY stories along with his own journey makes the book even more empathetic: Steve’s journey and those of the shared stories together make a strong impact. This book is far more than just another ‘self-help book.’ This is a quality tome that inspires each of us to ‘get out alive.’ Very highly recommended. Grady Harp, August 20
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Judy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! Shows none of us are perfect, but do have opportunities to be a better person. .
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2020
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Awesome book! Very interesting and easy to read. This book shows people they can change and do the right things in life. It can help many people who are struggling or think there is no light at the end of the tunnel. We have all been in some situation like his at some point, and the author shows how we can help ourselves as we also help others. Amazing book Steve Cederquist! Thank you for sharing your story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Conversational and informative...
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2020
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This is a self-help book but not really like anything else I have ever experienced. It is written in a conversational way, so you can understand what is going on and also keep in mind that no one is trying to say you are a mess up or are making too many mistakes in life. The author tells his bio in concise stories included in each chapter, and then provides questions so you can do the same, for your own purposes. There are even examples from real people, so there’s even more to read about. The moral of the book is that you can get out of the circumstances you were raised in and the choices you made in your life, whether good or bad. Keep that in mind while you read this and if you need more help, reach out for that too. Just know that there are others feeling some of the same things you feel and have done some of the same things you have.
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Piaras
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5.0 out of 5 stars Surviving hardship and finding your way.
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020
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When we read inspirational books, they grab a hold of us, and make us think, or they just seem like a bunch of quotes, clichés, and motivational regurgitation. I've always enjoyed reading inspirational books that give you a plan, a list of tips, or techniques to help you become a better person. Books that make you want to be a better person after you are done reading them.

Get Out Alive by Steve Cederquist is a brilliant, raw and honest narrative where a recurrent theme of hope is repeated throughout the book. And, no matter what your situation is today, this book will put you on the right path to better things. Part memoir, part how-to guide, this book will inspire you to constructively change your life by utilizing the authors energetic approach. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone that wants to positively change their life and make a difference!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
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I have not been able to put this book down! The way the book takes struggles that everyone faces in one form or another and gives you a practical hands on approach to apply to your own life is transforming to say the least. Steve Cederquist is real, honest and his success gives anyone that is looking to change their life for the better action plans to start that process. I can not recommend this enough!
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Chelsey McQuitty
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring read
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
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This is an amazing story that you can probably devour in one sitting, which is something you’ll most likely want to do. It features lots of hardships, but also shows the author’s ability to work through them in an inspiring way. I felt as if I were being told a story from the author rather than reading a book, because of the author’s amazing tone and ability to paint a picture with ease. There are definitely many amusing moments in this book which kept me glued to the pages. I’d highly recommend to anyone interested in memoir type stories especially those that aren’t condescending or preachy.
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S. J. Main
5.0 out of 5 stars The story of a survivor.
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2020
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Get out Alive is a self-help book written about Steve Cederquist and how he has succeeded in becoming a Hollywood reality TV personality. He went through trauma as a child yet thrived and survived. I relished reading how the author has turned his life around. The literature is easy to read and to understand. The work is inspirational and educational. I particularly enjoyed the premise as it represented the notion that no matter how many mistakes you make in life, you can still turn things around and make it better. I recommend it to anyone who likes to read a happy ending story.
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