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- Narrated by: Joy Clausen Soto
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In this moving memoir, Joy Clausen Soto vividly brings us into her world. We see her go from her dream job to fighting for her life, and how she is able to come back from it all. You can't avoid falling in love with her quirks, indomitable spirit, and wry sense of humor.
Soto takes listeners on a compelling journey as she faces cancer and the challenges she encounters while re-entering "normal" life. Her ability to find something amusing, redeeming, or beautiful in every situation is not only relatable, but wonderful to experience. This is an inspirational story of how joy can be found in the smallest moments and something meaningful can be created from our greatest challenges in life.
Critic reviews
"Honest...grateful...unflinching.... We get the tears. The love. The lessons. The joy." (Karla Peterson, The San Diego Union Tribune)
"Powerful...affecting...heartwarming." (Kirkus Reviews)
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Laya Marston’s husband, Cameron, a daredevil enthusiast, was the complete opposite of her, ready and willing to dive off a cliff-face or parachute across a canyon - and Laya loved him for it. But she was different: pragmatic, regimented, devoted to her career and to supporting Cameron from the sidelines of his death-defying feats. Opposites attract, right? But when Cameron dies tragically, Laya becomes lost in denial, living in the delusion that Cameron will come back to her.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I really wanted to like this
- By Amazon Customer on 12-21-21
By: Renée Carlino
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How to Get Run Over by a Truck
- A Memoir
- By: Katie McKenna
- Narrated by: Katie McKenna
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,500
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,385
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People often say, "I feel like I've been run over by a truck." Katie actually was. On a sunny morning bike ride in Brooklyn, 24-year-old Katie McKenna was forever changed when she was run over by an 18-wheeler. Being crushed under a massive semi wasn't something Katie should have survived. After 10 hours of emergency surgery, she woke to find herself in a body and a life that would never be the same.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Funny and an amazing story.
- By T. Thompson on 12-16-16
By: Katie McKenna
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On My Own Two Feet
- From Losing My Legs to Learning the Dance of Life
- By: Amy Purdy, Michelle Burford
- Narrated by: Amy Purdy, Jorjeana Marie
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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In this poignant and uplifting memoir, Dancing with the Stars sensation Amy Purdy reveals the story of how losing her legs led her to find a spiritual path. When the Las Vegas native was just nineteen, she came down with bacterial meningitis and was given less than a two percent chance of survival. In a near-death experience, she saw three figures who told her: “You can come with us, or you can stay. No matter what happens in your life, it's all going to make sense in the end." In that moment, Amy chose to live.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Powerful Memoir of Truimph over Tragedy
- By ElizOF on 01-31-22
By: Amy Purdy, and others
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Laughing Through the Ugly Cry
- ...and Finding Unstoppable Joy
- By: Dawn Barton
- Narrated by: Dawn Barton
- Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 66
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 55
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In this collection of honest and sometimes raw stories, Dawn throws a loving, untoned arm around listeners as she brings them along on her journey through the loss of a child, divorce, cancer, rape, the death of her only sibling, her husband's substance abuse, and finding her way back to Jesus in the middle of it all. Dawn shares her personal story to show listeners how to find happiness and purpose even in the darkest of days. A beautiful gift book, Laughing Through the Ugly Cry is a great reminder to your girlfriends that you are with them every step of the way.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What a testimony!
- By rlcott on 09-05-23
By: Dawn Barton
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Wish You Were Here
- A Novel
- By: Renée Carlino
- Narrated by: Ava Lucas
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Charlotte has spent her 20s adrift, searching for a spark to jump-start her life and give her a sense of purpose. She’s had as many jobs as she’s had bad relationships, and now she’s feeling especially lost in her less-than-glamorous gig at a pie-and-fry joint in Los Angeles, where the uniforms are bad and the tips are even worse. Then she collides - literally - with Adam, an intriguing, handsome, and mysterious painter.
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1 out of 5 stars
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language within first 2 minutes
- By kay on 04-11-20
By: Renée Carlino
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Before I Had the Words
- On Being a Transgender Young Adult
- By: Skylar Kergil
- Narrated by: Skylar Kergil
- Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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At the beginning of his physical transition from female to male, then-17-year-old Skylar Kergil posted his first video on YouTube. In the months and years that followed, he recorded weekly update videos about the physical and emotional changes he experienced. Skylar’s openness and positivity attracted thousands of viewers, who followed along as his voice deepened and his body changed shape. Through surgeries and recovery, highs and lows, from high school to college to the real world, Skylar welcomed others on his journey.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So grateful to help me as grandma
- By Lisa Bridges on 11-11-20
By: Skylar Kergil
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One Call Away
- Answering Life's Challenges with Unshakable Faith
- By: Brenda Warner, Jennifer Schuchmann
- Narrated by: Christie King
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 32
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What can you do when your well-laid plans fall apart and life takes an unexpected turn? Brenda Warner is best known as the outspoken wife of NFL superstar and Dancing with the Stars alum Kurt Warner. But years earlier, she found herself living through any woman’s nightmare: a healthy baby tragically injured in the bathtub; a sudden end to a career she loved; betrayal and divorce; poverty; public humiliation; a deadly natural disaster that destroyed her foundation and shook her to her core. One shattering phone call at a time, Brenda Warner’s life came to resemble little of her dream.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Page turner and worth a thousand credits !
- By Marian on 10-27-14
By: Brenda Warner, and others
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Fly a Little Higher
- How God Answered a Mom's Small Prayer in a Big Way
- By: Laura Sobiech
- Narrated by: Amber Quick
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 136
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Story5 out of 5 stars 136
"Okay, Lord, you can have him. But if he must die, I want it to be for something big. I want someone’s life to be changed forever." This is what Laura Sobeich prayed when she found out her 17-year-old son had only one year to live. With this desperate prayer, she released her son to God’s will. At that point, Zach Sobiech was just another teenager battling cancer. When his mother told him to think about writing good-bye letters to family and friends, he decided instead to write songs. One of them, "Clouds", captured hearts and changed not one life but millions, making him an international sensation.
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4 out of 5 stars
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What an emotional, inspirational read!
- By Daryl on 04-05-15
By: Laura Sobiech
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Missing Parts
- By: Lucinda Berry
- Narrated by: Abby Craden
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 233
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Growing up abandoned by her father and raised by a single mother, Celeste was determined to create the perfect family - but even perfect families have secrets. Her days are filled with a rewarding career, a devoted husband, and her four-year-old daughter. Celeste is the only one who knows the precarious house of cards her family is built upon - until the day her daughter falls critically ill. Then her world quickly spirals out of control, her secret threatening to destroy her marriage, family, reputation, and sanity.
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3 out of 5 stars
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SPOILER ALERT. Sigh...
- By Kelly on 10-08-20
By: Lucinda Berry
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All You Could Ask For
- A Novel
- By: Mike Greenberg
- Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 79
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 71
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Happily married Brooke discovers her loving husband has led a separate life with…another wife. Newlywed Samantha learns of her husband's cheating heart when she finds the goods on his computer. High-powered career woman Katherine works with heartbreaker Phillip, the man who hurt her early on in her career. Brooke, Samantha, and Katherine don't know one another, but their stories are about to intertwine in ways no one could have imagined. And all three are about to discover the power of friendship to conquer adversity.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Annoyed by Hidden Theme
- By parsnip on 08-12-13
By: Mike Greenberg
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Messenger
- The Legacy of Mattie J. T. Stepanek and Heartsongs
- By: Jeni Stepanek
- Narrated by: Jeni Stepanek
- Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 21
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Oprah Winfrey has called him an inspiration, Maya Angelou saw him as a kindred spirit and fellow poet, and Jimmy Carter described Mattie Stepanek as the "most remarkable person I have ever known". When Jerry Lewis received his lifetime achievement award at the Oscars, footage of Mattie played behind him. Five years after his death from a rare neuromuscular disease, Mattie is still being celebrated for his indomitable spirit and message of hope.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved Jeni telling Mattie’s story
- By Hello Mrs. on 12-29-22
By: Jeni Stepanek
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- daniel haskard
- 09-29-21
Thankful for inspirational reminders to find Joy.
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"It's not what happens to you in life that determines your future. It is what you decide to do in those moments of struggle."
What a powerful and important reminder to all of us. In this past year and a half, during the pandemic, we have all struggled. This memoir is a sweet, quirky and truly genuine contemplation to see that no matter how bad things seem to be, that a positive outlook, determination to pull through, & embracing the broken road of life can make all the difference. I was truly moved & know that next time I'm struggling... I can think back about what Joy endured and see where she is now. She tells us to remember every moment of life is a blessing, and through life's obstacles, if we stay positive, we can find our JOY.
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- Joyous King
- 03-29-22
What a journey and a pleasure to listen to!
Wow! I'm so happy I decided to listen to this one. Hearing Joy's story told by her truly made me feel the emotions of her incredible journey. Every smile, every struggle, every heartbreak, and every triumph... phenomenal storytelling ❤
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- Ryan Ole Hass
- 11-23-21
The Ultimate Inspirational Story! Love you Joy! ❤️
A story about life, the S that happens, and the tremendous ability to overcome no matter the odds. There are twists and turns along Joy's journey that include a-hole ex-boyfriends, supportive ex-boyfriends, dolphins, breaking the law, dreams achieved, dreams lost, cancer, poop, drugs, cookies, drugged cookies, true friendship, true love, phenomenal doctors & nurses, more dolphins, more poop, more love, heartbreak, loss, fairytales, magic,and a large village of friends, family, doctors, nurses and strangers that supported, lifted up, and truly love one of the most special people on earth...JOY!
I'm truly blessed and honored to have met Joy in Spanish class in college in 1994, to have been on most of this journey with her, and to still be close friends today. Love you Joy!
You definitely need the paperback version (available on Amazon) to have on your shelf as a constant reminder of positive mindset, perseverance, love, support, and JOY!
NOTE: this is a great book for anyone recently diagnosed, current under treatment, or survivors looking for hope. I've bought dozens of copies to share the story, maybe you can buy 2. We've all been personally touched, often more than once, by cancer to someone close to us. SPOILER ALERT: This is the one cancer story with a happy ending! 🙌🏽
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- Twinklbunny
- 09-28-22
Joyful
I generally have an issue with some of the narration on Audible but I thought Joy did an wonderful job narrating her own story. You’ll laugh & cry as she takes you on her amazing journey.
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- Mike Bissett
- 11-16-21
Inspirational
When I started this book in my ears, I didn’t think I’d cancel my plans so that I could keep listening. Joy tells a story that is heartbreaking, inspirational, shows the power of the human spirit.
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- Mack Martin
- 05-30-22
So inspirational
Joy is just the best. The story, the human, the mom, the dolphin trainer, the inspirational speaker. She’s the whole package and I want to be just like her when I grow up. I read this book when it first came out. But the audio book…listening to the emotion in her voice when telling her story….was way better. Every time I think I’m on the wrong road, I will listen to this book and pick myself up, dust myself off and keep going. Thank you God, for Joy.
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- Ashley Simpson
- 10-21-21
Fills you with joy
What a beautiful memoir. I smiled a lot & cried plenty too. The importance of a positive attitude during life’s struggles is so important. Joy emits positivity beautifully but also shows it can take effort. Her cancer journey is unique & inspirational. She shows the importance of taking control of your health. How important feeling comfortable with your doctors is and getting second opinions. She takes us on relationship journeys and shows the importance of trusting your gut and waiting for someone who sets your heart on fire and pushes you to be your best! I highly recommend, there’s nothing more special than listening to the book ( especially a memoir ) by the author. What a special gift to hear her voice and feel her emotions throughout the story.
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