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  • Didn't See That Coming

  • Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart
  • By: Rachel Hollis
  • Narrated by: Rachel Hollis
  • Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,613 ratings)

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Didn't See That Coming

By: Rachel Hollis
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In her own voice: best-selling author Rachel Hollis is back to show us how to get through life’s unavoidable hard stuff. Listen here to hear five of her favorite pieces of advice.

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  • "The things that you grow the most from are never planned..."
  • "The most surprising but surprisingly effective advice…"
  • "What motivates me? A goal, any goal..."
  • "How do I keep moving forward in the tough times? I mean, I'm in it right now..."
  • "The thing that I turn to when I need motivation or inspiration..."

Publisher's summary

The New York Times Bestseller

Fear. Grief. Loss. Betrayal. Rachel Hollis has felt all those things, and she knows you have too. Now, she takes you to the other side.

With her signature humor, heartfelt honesty, and intimate true-life stories, #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hollis shows listeners how to seize difficult moments for the learning experiences they are and the value and growth they provide.

Rachel Hollis sees you. As the millions who listened to her #1 New York Times bestsellers Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing, attend her RISE conferences and follow her on social media know, she also wants to see you transform.

When it comes to the “hard seasons” of life—the death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a job—transformation seems impossible when grief and uncertainty dominate your days. Especially when, as Didn’t See that Coming reveals, no one asks to have their future completely rearranged for them. But, as Rachel writes, it is up to you how you come through your pain—you can come through changed for the better, having learned and grown, or stuck in place where your identity becomes rooted in what hurt you.

To Rachel, a life well-lived is one of purpose, focused only on the essentials. This is a small book about big feelings: inspirational, aspirational, and an anchor that shows that darkness can co-exist with the beautiful.

©2020 Rachel Hollis (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers

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A must have

This book is 100% perfect for everyone going through anything. I 100% recommend to ANYone!

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INCREDIBLE

I love Rachel for always sharing her heart, and in a way that empowers us to feel strong enough, courageous enough, and capable enough to live our best life--no matter our setbacks, and BECAUSE of the hard things. Thank you mama.

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I LOVED it!!!

This is a great book to get you through hard times especially like this year!!!

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I loved it!

this was actually better then I was expecting and I really enjoyed this entire book! woo!

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Loved it

Thanks for the reminder on how to live life.. There is a take home for everyone in this book

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So wonderful!

I have read all of RH recent memoir books. This one by far is the best. Which is hard to say cause I loved the others as well! She is so honest and really feels like she is speaking to you. I love her and is such a motivational speaker. If you are reading it to judge, don’t bother b/c she will just impress you with her strength. If your reading to get thru the pandemic or other issues you may be having in your life you won’t be sorry! She has such a way with words- that even tho I have never met her I feel as if she is speaking directly to me! And read her other 2 as well... They will lift you up so much!
Thanks Rach 💓

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Awesome book

If you have gone through a trauma in your life at any time and have felt sorry for yourself or you just can’t go on. I recommend this book. Awesome advice and a good read!

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A Message of Hope

Sometimes we humans just need to hear someone say "you CAN do it" and the effort is worth it even when life is hard.

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Her best book yet!

Highly recommended read for anyone interested in self growth or have experienced trauma in their lives. Short and easy listen/read too.

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So much emotion

Loved it. When Rachel cried at the end of the book, I couldn't contain my emotions. Great read, if you're struggling or just need a reminder of how strong you are or can be.

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