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Map to the Unknown
- A Journey Inward
- Narrated by: Brina Palencia
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs
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- Fran Lasker
- 11-21-20
This book is a must listen!
This book is the story of Isabella's journey after she suffers a concussion and her subsequent path to healing. She miraculously turns the mundane into the profound, gravity into levity and her very personal crisis becomes a shared and relatable story. She weaves together so many aspects of her life in such a raw and vulnerable way that is was impossible not to be touched deeply. I felt like I was along for every moment of this ride with her. I laughed and cried and sometimes at the same moment. I think everyone should listen to this book. I
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- NAYA
- 11-24-20
This author is so talented
I was captivated by Isabella’s story from the very beginning and couldn’t stop listening. I finished it in 2 days. I needed to know how her story would end and if she would ever get better. I loved the narrator so much, i never once “zoned out” because she does such a great job keeping you interested. Overall, very well written story that is humorous, honest, dark and even hopeful. I felt every emotion with her as Isabella took us through the last 2 years of her life. Thank you Isabella for sharing your story. I truly hope you get relief from your illnesses and pains.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-24-20
Great listen
Very addicting story.... makes you feel one way than another... if you’ve ever been down a road of medical problems like this it’s kind of a relief to know you’re not alone... the narrator is amazing... this audible was written very very well....much love to Isabella
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- Spase Trajkovski
- 11-19-20
I loved it!!!
Isabella is an amazing writer. She makes you feel you’re sitting right next to her on the rollercoaster called Life Journey. Her narration colors paint a very realistic, yet beautiful aquarelle painting. While this book is masterfully crafted and courageously written, sprinkles of humor make it that much better. I read it in one breath this morning!
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- Krista
- 12-02-20
Just so wonderful!!!
As someone who has had various forms of chronic pain for many years I found this book all too familiar. The author puts into words what many of us struggle to explain how frustrating the medical community is to us, how frustrating the healing process or lack of healing process is to us and how frustrating the loss of our ability to think straight about the entire process is to us. All in all it is an absolutely wonderful book and I believe anybody who has chronic pain, who has had chronic pain, who treats people with chronic pain, anyone who cares for someone who has chronic pain, or anyone who is interested in the subject of healing or psychology should read this book and I believe you would enjoy it.
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- Ann T
- 11-28-20
Thank you Isabella
By sharing your own path you give hope to those who are navigating theirs. A hopeful, honest, vulnerable story. A good example of the twists and turns of life and the importance of patience and the power of the “frame” we put on things. I loved the shift about moving from being scared about not knowing the future to being excited about it. Highly recommend.
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- skittles
- 11-25-20
Story of Hope and Preseverance
I enjoyed this authentic and naked look into the life and mind of the author. 💖
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- Vikes 991
- 11-24-20
Her own story... well written and read
We all have a story, and I found Isabella’s account of her life so far authentic, vulnerable, unfortunate (not pitying her), and interesting. I don’t know how similar the author’s voice and cadence is to the reader’s, but I found it easy to picture the author’s personality based on the reading. Very easy listen, well written and read, and the humor thrown in here and there added to the charm of this book.
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- Heide Banks
- 11-22-20
Amazing new voice
A spiritual journey in the tradition of Joan Didion, and Glennon Doyle. Funny and deep, Isabella takes us deep into her journey and gives us a prospective so needed in today’s world which is filled with uncertainty where we are all trying our best ‘to figure out’ what’s next. Isabella offers a brilliant road map. The book is both healing and entertaining, a rare combination that has you turning pages, praying it will just go on. Thank you Isabella for this beautiful book.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-09-20
Raw, Honest, Emotional, Funny and Authentic
I really love this open and honest journey that Isabella takes the listener on. I could relate to so many things and I'm sure many listeners will feel the same. Sometimes, I think we think, we need permission to be ourselves, for fear of not being accepted as we are. In listening to Isabella's inward journey, I'm reminded that we all have our insecurities and issues and it's okay.
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