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- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 753
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 675
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Worship leader and recording artist Laura Story's life took an unexpected turn when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Their lives would never be the same. Yes, with God all things are possible. But the devastating news was that no cure existed to restore Martin's short-term memory, eyesight, and other complications. The fairy-tale life Laura had dreamed of was no longer possible. And yet in struggling with God about how to live with broken dreams, Laura has found joy and a deeper intimacy with Jesus.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Right on the Mark!
- By Susan Belanger on 08-30-17
By: Laura Story
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Odd(ly) Enough
- Standing Out When the World Begs You to Fit In
- By: Carolanne Miljavac
- Narrated by: Carolanne Miljavac
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 414
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 360
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Story5 out of 5 stars 357
Humorous. Authentic. Relatable. That's Carolanne Miljavac in a nutshell. And those qualities are just what her nearly half a million social media followers adore about her. Her Odd(ly) Enough is a message that your heart needs to hear: It's time to embrace the "you" God made you to be. Tune out the naysayers of the world, and jump into his loving arms. He'll walk alongside you as you passionately pursue your God-given purpose.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely Amazing and Eye Opening!
- By Anonymous User on 11-04-18
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The Rise
- An Unforgettable Journey of Self-Love, Forgiveness, and Transformation
- By: Danette May
- Narrated by: Danette May
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 229
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 201
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Story5 out of 5 stars 197
After the tragic loss of her son and a marriage that ended in divorce and near-bankruptcy, world-renowned health and transformation expert Danette May found her life in shambles. But when her support seemed to come from few and her options seemed the most far between, she began to hear a voice inside her telling her it was time. May never predicted that her journey would take her into a world bikini competition, to a sacred healer in Costa Rica, or through a process of heart-wrenching forgiveness. Yet it was her soul's calling that led her there.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Vulnerable
- By Priscilla Lopez on 10-29-18
By: Danette May
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Chicken Soup for the Soul - Find Your Happiness
- 101 Inspirational Stories about Finding Your Purpose, Passion, and Joy
- By: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen
- Narrated by: Cynthia Barrett
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 50
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 42
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Story4 out of 5 stars 42
What makes you happy? Others share how they found their passion, purpose, and joy in life in these 101 personal and exciting stories that are sure to inspire and encourage listeners to find their own happiness. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Find Your Happiness will encourage listeners to pursue their dreams, find their passion and seek joy in their life with its 101 personal and inspiring stories. This book continues Chicken Soup for the Soul’s focus on inspiration and hope, reminding us that we all can find our own happiness.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I got even more depressed
- By Tom on 09-08-14
By: Jack Canfield, and others
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The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers
- Reclaiming Our Passion, Purpose, and Sanity
- By: Meg Meeker M.D.
- Narrated by: Karen White
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 134
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 111
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Story4 out of 5 stars 111
Friendship. Simplicity. Love. Value. Faith. Solitude. Money. Fear. Hope. Purpose. Dr. Meg Meeker has seen mothers struggle with these 10 issues for the past 25 years, and she has also learned how to help them live less stressful, happier, more fulfilling lives. The Ten Habits of Happy Mothers will show women how to reduce loneliness, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem by inspiring women to embrace more positive emotions and habits.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Recommend the book but had hard time listening to
- By Kaletra Dispennett on 12-25-16
By: Meg Meeker M.D.
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The Year of Living Happy
- Finding Contentment and Connection in a Crazy World
- By: Alli Worthington
- Narrated by: Alli Worthington
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 23
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 23
How would your life be different if you were just a bit happier every day for a year? What would you do to enjoy life just a little more day by day? Take your first step toward increased happiness with The Year of Living Happy: Finding Contentment and Connection in a Crazy World, by Alli Worthington.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love this book!!!
- By mattie walter on 10-25-18
By: Alli Worthington
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Show Up for Your Life
- What the Girl You'll Be Tomorrow Wants You to Know Today
- By: Jamie Grace - foreword, Chrystal Evans Evans Hurst
- Narrated by: Chrystal Evans Hurst
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 30
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 24
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Story5 out of 5 stars 24
From popular author Chrystal Evans Hurst comes Show Up for Your Life, a topical YA book that empowers listeners and reminds individuals who they are in God’s eyes. Chrystal keeps it real, exploring the daily ups and downs of life as a young adult today. Listeners will discover how to shift their focus from everyday moments gone wrong to a mindset that celebrates the simple yet beautiful things in life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I’m Not a teenager
- By Amazon Customer on 03-15-19
By: Jamie Grace - foreword, and others
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Mom Up
- Thriving with Grace in the Chaos of Motherhood
- By: Kara-Kae James, Jamie Ivey - foreword
- Narrated by: Kara-Kae James
- Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 200
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 164
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Story5 out of 5 stars 162
Author Kara-Kae James shares four themes that impact how she follows Jesus and parents her kids: intentional motherhood, genuine community, refreshing rest, and embracing chaos. With practical ideas for building relationships with other moms, grace-filled Scripture reminders, and a healthy dose of humor, Mom Up helps listeners step out of survival mode and into the abundant life God has for them and their family.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Words that really touch the soul!
- By Leigha Corso Munizzi on 01-08-19
By: Kara-Kae James, and others
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Happily Ever After
- The Life-Changing Power of a Grateful Heart
- By: Trista Sutter
- Narrated by: Trista Sutter
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 31
Whether or not you remember Trista (Rehn) Sutter from her heartbreak on the first season of The Bachelor reality show or as the original Bachelorette, you’ve probably seen her on the cover of magazines like People and US Weekly or on shows like Ellen and Dancing with the Stars. She has rarely been out of the public eye since falling in love with Ryan Sutter on The Bachelorette more than ten years ago.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not what I was expecting
- By marcie on 01-09-17
By: Trista Sutter
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Fierce Faith
- A Woman's Guide to Fighting Fear, Wrestling Worry, and Overcoming Anxiety
- By: Alli Worthington
- Narrated by: Jaimee Paul
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 128
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 105
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Story5 out of 5 stars 105
Stop the cycle of worry and stress with Fierce Faith, which offers real strategies, biblical truths, and woman-to-woman encouragement for coping with life's big fears and little everyday worries. Sometimes Jesus's call to "fear not" seems like the hardest instruction to follow. Popular podcaster and author of The Year of Living Happy Alli Worthington knows all about the ways a woman can be hard on herself. She shares her own fear struggles with humor and honesty - while offering real strategies for coping with life’s worries.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Not for women with major problems
- By Victoria A. Hayden on 03-30-20
By: Alli Worthington
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Come Matter Here
- Your Invitation to Be Here in a Getting There World
- By: Hannah Brencher, Jess Connolly - foreword
- Narrated by: Hannah Brencher, Janet Metzger
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 83
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 72
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 72
Hannah Brencher, TED Talk speaker and founder of The World Needs More Love Letters, thought Atlanta was her destination. Yet even after she arrived, she found herself in the same old chase for the next best thing…somewhere else. And it left her in a state of anxiety and deep depression. Our hyper-connected era has led us to believe life should be a highlight reel - where what matters most is perfect beauty, instant success, and ready applause. Yet, as Hannah learned, nothing about faith, relationships, or character is instant. So she took up a new mantra: be where your feet are.
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5 out of 5 stars
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breath of fresh air
- By GVH408 on 04-19-19
By: Hannah Brencher, and others
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Living Life as a Thank You
- The Transformative Power of Daily Gratitude
- By: Nina Lesowitz, Mary Beth Sammons
- Narrated by: Susan Boyce
- Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 60
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 54
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Story4 out of 5 stars 54
Living as if each day is a thank you can help transform fear into courage, anger into forgiveness, and isolation into belonging. Authors Nina Lesowitz and Mary Beth Sammons present a simple yet comprehensive approach for incorporating gratitude into one's life and reaping its many benefits. The book is divided into ten chapters, including "Ways to Stay Thankful in Difficult Times,” "Gratitude as a Spiritual Practice,” and "Putting Gratitude into Action."
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1 out of 5 stars
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I can’t take robotic narrator
- By Caryn on 03-25-21
By: Nina Lesowitz, and others
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What Women Fear
- Walking in Faith that Transforms
- By: Angie Smith
- Narrated by: Pam Turlow
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 87
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 67
From a challenge of faith to a means of transformation: Did God really say you couldn't eat from any tree in the garden? This seed of doubt planted so long ago bears the fruit of fear on some level every day - the idea that our actions could ruin something beautiful and God might not have control over things. In What Women Fear, acclaimed writer and speaker Angie Smith admits, "Fear is a major part of my testimony," as she talks openly about significant struggles she has experienced. Giving a voice to the problem, she says, "I truly believe every single one of us struggles with some type of fear...."
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5 out of 5 stars
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So refreshing!
- By Alison Smith on 03-12-14
By: Angie Smith
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Hope Unfolding
- Grace-Filled Truth for the Momma's Heart
- By: Becky Thompson
- Narrated by: Becky Thompson
- Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 110
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 96
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Story5 out of 5 stars 94
God's love, plans, and promises for you are forever unfolding. I get it, Momma. I totally get it. Every day you wake up and try your very best. You love, give, and pour out your life for the ones who call you Momma. But no matter how much you offer, there are still days you feel as though you come up short. You worry, "Am I loving these babies enough? Is this ever going to get easier? Why does it seem like I am the only one who cannot balance it all?" Sometimes we just need hope (and maybe a long, uninterrupted nap).
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5 out of 5 stars
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Just what I needed
- By D. Fontenot on 12-15-16
By: Becky Thompson
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Love Life Again
- By: Tracie Miles
- Narrated by: Tracie Miles
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 104
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 85
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Story5 out of 5 stars 85
In Love Life Again, Tracie reminds listeners they each get only one life to live and inspires them not to take it for granted. Through compelling personal stories and powerful insights from Scripture, she helps women identify the stumbling blocks to their joy and offers tools and insights to take back control of their happiness. Every chapter ends with a practical call to action to motivate listeners to begin loving their lives again.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!
- By MCarnahan on 09-13-18
By: Tracie Miles
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Present over Perfect
- Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living
- By: Shauna Niequist
- Narrated by: Shauna Niequist
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,518
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,353
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,327
New York Times best-selling author Shauna Niequist invites you to look at the landscape of your own life, consider what it might look like to leave behind the pressure to be perfect, and begin the life-changing practice of simply being present in the middle of the mess and the ordinariness of life. Shauna offers an honest account of what led her to begin this journey and a compelling vision for an entirely new way to live: Soaked in rest, silence, simplicity, prayer, and connection with the people who matter most to us.
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1 out of 5 stars
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A long, curious blog post
- By Meeseeks on 02-13-17
By: Shauna Niequist
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- cn
- 08-06-18
Very inspiring
Since I'm from the same geographical area that Sara was from and share some of her health problems, I really wanted to read this story. Sarah was an inspiration to those who knew her personally and through social media. She deliberately chose not to succumb to the depression or despair that her suffering might have caused her. She was a person who was grateful for life and inspired others to be as well.
At first I didn't care for the apparent lack of "flow" of the book, but then realized it was written by someone else about Sara based on their friendship and also Sara's blogs, etc on the internet. Once this was clear the book was really enjoyable and inspirational. You get to know Sara, her troubles and the genius of her attitude towards life's difficulties. I strongly recommend this to anyone with chronic or terminal illness or other serious trials. I found myself thinking over and over "WOW I wish I could think that way!" Thanks to the author who shared this story with those of us who did not know of Sara while she was on earth!
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- Camisha G
- 07-21-21
Beautiful, Uplifting & Real: a wonderful story.
Lifted my spirit, even in my healthy, busy life. Helped me realize I am truly blessed and need to look for the Joy and live it!!
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- Sandy Ulrich
- 02-28-18
Great book!
Very good book that makes you stop and appreciate the small things in life! We take for granted our purpose in life is bigger than the day to day wants and our busy schedules. We need to stop and appreciate what we have today!
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