The Stories We Tell

Every Piece of Your Story Matters

De: Joanna Gaines

Narrado por: Joanna Gaines

Duración: 5 h y 28 m

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"Readers will be inspired by Gaines' desire to find strength in self-discovery." —Publishers Weekly

Joanna Gaines invites us on an authentic and vulnerable journey into her story, a story of doubt and belief, shame and acceptance; a journey from insecurity to self-discovery, and finding truth on the other side of lies.

Star of Fixer Upper and New York Times bestselling author, Joanna grew up in a multiracial family, the product of a unique and beautiful love story between her Korean mother and her American father. Experiencing regular teasing as a child because of what made her different, it wasn’t until later in life that she started to see those differences as the most beautiful part of her story.

From stories that brought shame and her soul’s deepest insecurities to the page to stories about healing and hope and having just a little bit more fun, join Joanna as she journeys through the years of becoming a wife, mother of five, and business owner—looking back to mend what’s broken and gain clarity in places that are cloudy so she can look forward with grateful and certain eyes, believing that every chapter has its purpose. The Stories We Tell reminds us that every piece of our story matters to who we are today and who we’ll become tomorrow.

"This book is not an autobiography. I still have too much to learn and discover about myself, and I feel as though I am only halfway there. This book also is not a how-to, because I certainly don’t have all the answers. What I hope this book is for you is an invitation to come as you are. To join me, with a vulnerable and open heart, as we connect the chapters of our life stories, and figure out where we go next, learning to move forward from within.

"The only way to break free was to rewrite my story. Because something would happen every time my pen stopped: it was like my soul was coming back to my body. Like the deepest parts of me that got knocked around and drowned out by all the crap I let the world convince me about who I was came back to the surface. And what was left was only what was real and true. I was, finally, standing in the fullness of my story. I felt hopeful. I felt full. Our story may crack us open, but it also pieces us back together. I’m grateful to have found truth on the other side of lies. Vulnerability on the other side of fear. Empathy on the other side of pain. This is how I know that every season has a purpose, and that holding, even when it leads to letting go, is what clues us into the bigger story being told."

—Joanna Gaines

©2022 Joanna Gaines (P)2022 Harper Select

Amazing!!!

Highly highly recommend this book! It is a real treat to not only hear Joanna’s heart through her words but to actually hear her speak them to life through Audible. This book forces you to stop and think about where you are in your story and how you would write it. Loved it!

Honest and Heartwarming

Joanna Gaines is an amazing human. No better way to spend the hours and minutes listening to her story than soaking in her wisdom and inspiration.

Wonderful book!

The little girl on skates story gave me goosebumps….felt like I was telling my own story…thank you for writing this book! I’m such a huge fan!!

An amazing glimpse into someone else’s life

So encouraging and vulnerable. Beautifully written and read. Will listen to it again and certainly learn more.

Heartwarming

Great book for when you need a boost. Thank you Joanna for sharing your story so we can feel the courage to share ours.

Wonderful Book

I really enjoyed this book and reflecting back on my life as she talked through hers.

I didn’t want it to end!

Joanna is so well-spoken and wise and her story is so inspiring. I loved it!

An authentic and transparent book

I love how Joanna shares her story in such a transparent and authentic way, such a rare jewel to uncover. I too am in a season of asking myself similar questions and I found great encouragement and wisdom in Joanna’s story and thoughts on how to come back to my core and remember who I am and what I was created for by God.

Grateful for you and for this

What a beautiful piece of work. Humble, real and genuinely full of hope and inspiration.

Thank you.
Stacy

Excellent narrative

This book was very well written. It was honest, raw and very relatable. I love every chapter!