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Empathy and Eyebrows: A Survivalist's Stories on Reviving Your Spirit After Soul-Crushing Sh*tstorms
- Narrated by: Danni Starr
- Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 10-16-17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Wise Ink Creative Publishing
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $14.95
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-26-17
Beautiful Essays from a Beautiful Soul
I loved Danni when on the morning show I listened to. I love her so much more now. I finally got to hear what made her her and where and how she got her intelligence, strength, wit, humor, honesty, beautiful soul, intelligence, sooooooo many more wonderful traits to list, but OF COURSE empathy. I purchased the book on Audible and could not stop listening. I listened every chance I got at work and then on my ride home. Just amazing!! I want more!!
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- Lauren Harshman
- 10-26-17
When I thought I couldn’t love Danni Starr more... I was wrong! :)
I have been a listener of Danni’s for a long time. I have been a follower of hers on social media. I’m a huge fan. So naturally I was going to get her book. She literally exceeded my expectations!! I laughed, I cried, I said “what the hell?!” Sharing her stories that are so relatable and incredibly important is something I’m so very thankful to her for. EVERYONE needs to read or hear this book!!!
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- Cheri
- 05-05-18
Okay for a beach read. Not earth shattering.
I really like listening to memoirs, and especially in the author's voice.
Danni was very entertaining to listen to, and can definitely tell a story, but unfortunately, I don't feel like she went super in-depth with things that the reader would have found interesting. The book is okay for a quick beach read, but not something I was super taken with.
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- Wendy Ann
- 09-24-18
Empowering!
This book was powerful, heartfelt, and heartbreaking. Danni’s unique, playful, and authentic voice made this a delight to listen to. I found her candor and willingness to share her real experiences—the good, the bad, and the ugly—completely refreshing and empowering. In “Eyebrows and Empathy,” Danni explores the depths of her deeply personal experiences with the “heavy stuff” in life—racism, discrimination, failure, infidelity, divorce, depression, anxiety, single parenthood, identity, and the search for meaning—and how these experiences ultimately helped to strengthen, guide, and empower her. Once I started I couldn’t stop! I loved it.
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- Nichole golden
- 08-06-18
Authentic and funny
I absolutely love this audible book. I love that Danni is completely authentic and funny. She does not hold back and shares the good, the bad and the ugly. I love how honest she is.
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- Karen Wittkamper
- D.C.
- 06-26-18
I loved this!
I listened to Danni when she was on the Kane show and when she disappeared started following her on social media. I appreciated that the book shared more of her with her fans and had us laughing and crying with her at the same. This is a book I might actually listen to again as I really felt some of her stories hit home.
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- D. Robinson
- BROOKLYN PARK, MN, US
- 05-27-18
Black girl excellence
Loved this book so very much. I related to a great deal of this book. Definitely not going to forget this one.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-21-18
Fantastic.
I absolutely loved it. Loved the honesty. Loved the look into Danni's life. Great book!
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- Simya Heard
- 05-19-18
A Book for All
I really enjoyed listening to this book. There's something in here that everyone can relate to. Being able to share your journey, your struggles, your highs and your lows is something that everyone can't do. I applaud Danni for laying it all out on the table and just being her. I applaud her for not being afraid to share her truth with the world because by doing that she has probably helped more people than she knows. This books has something in it that just about anyone can relate to.
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- Curvyfit
- 05-03-18
A MUST READ for every woman!
I have been following Danni Starr since she was on The Kane Show and I absolutely fell in love with her personality! She shoots straight from the hip and is unapologetic about who she is, the obstacles that she has faced, and her Black Girl magic! My only complaint is that this book wasn't longer, because I never wanted it to end. There's no such thing as failure - you either win or you learn. Thank you for sharing your lessons with us, Danni.