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That Sounds Fun
- The Joys of Being an Amateur, the Power of Falling in Love, and Why You Need a Hobby
- Narrated by: Annie F. Downs
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
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We know there are certain things we must have to survive - food, shelter, and safety to name a few. But there are also aspects of life that truly allow us to be joyful and fulfilled. For popular podcaster and bestselling author Annie F. Downs, fun is close to the top of that list. Few would argue that having fun doesn't enrich our lives, but so much gets in the way of prioritizing it. Tough days, busyness, and feelings that are hard to talk about keep us from the fun that's out there waiting to be found.
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- 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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Comedy Sex God
- By: Pete Holmes
- Narrated by: Pete Holmes
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,953
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Part autobiography, part philosophical inquiry, part sacred quest - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck for the spiritual seeker - a hilarious, profound, and enlightening romp around the fertile mind of standout stand-up comedian, host of the hugely successful podcast You Made It Weird, and star of HBO’s Crashing Pete Holmes.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Mixed bag
- By Brandon on 06-20-19
By: Pete Holmes
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Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies
- And Other Rituals to Fix Your Life, from Someone Who's Been There
- By: Tara Schuster
- Narrated by: Tara Schuster
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,364
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,359
By the time she was in her late 20s, Tara Schuster was a rising TV executive who had worked for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and helped launch Key & Peele to viral superstardom. By all appearances, she had mastered being a grown-up. But beneath that veneer of success, she was a chronically anxious, self-medicating mess. No one knew that her road to adulthood had been paved with depression, anxiety, and shame. Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies is the story of Tara’s path to re-parenting herself and becoming a "ninja of self-love".
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1 out of 5 stars
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Shallow romp through other authors works
- By MM in Los Angeles on 03-01-20
By: Tara Schuster
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Hey Mom
- By: Louie Anderson
- Narrated by: Louie Anderson
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 400
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Louie Anderson has been channeling his beloved mom in his iconic stand-up comedy for decades - but she passed away before getting to see him reach new heights with his breakout role. Hey Mom is Louie's way of catching Ora Zella Anderson up on everything that has been going on in his life, including his continued struggles with food and family, but also how so much has changed for the better. He also has plenty of laugh-out-loud stories about his incredibly resilient mother and his 10 siblings, as well as observations on the absurdities of life.
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I love Louie even more now
- By Candace on 05-02-18
By: Louie Anderson
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The Unspeakable
- And Other Subjects of Discussion
- By: Meghan Daum
- Narrated by: Meghan Daum
- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 116
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It's a report tempered by hard times. In "Matricide", Daum unflinchingly describes a parent's death and the uncomfortable emotions it provokes; and in "Diary of a Coma" she relates her own journey to the twilight of the mind. But Daum also operates in a comic register. With perfect precision, she reveals the absurdities of the marriage-industrial complex, of the New Age dating market, and of the peculiar habits of the young and digital.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Complaining about her dead mom.
- By Erik Hermansen on 11-23-14
By: Meghan Daum
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Here, Now
- Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overconnected World
- By: Kate Merrick
- Narrated by: Jill Blackwood
- Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 49
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 47
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Story5 out of 5 stars 46
In Here, Now, Kate Merrick invites women to stop running away from their actual lives and to instead walk in the peace and fullness God offers when they quiet their souls, listen to what he's saying, and live with brave intentionality.
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4 out of 5 stars
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No more living for "likes"
- By ClassyAntique on 05-20-20
By: Kate Merrick
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Fighting Forward
- Your Nitty-Gritty Guide to Beating the Lies that Hold You Back
- By: Hannah Brencher, Shelley Giglio - foreword
- Narrated by: Hannah Brencher, Janet Metzger
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 47
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 41
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Story5 out of 5 stars 40
At the darkest point of a life-altering depression, Hannah Brencher took a silver marker and labeled a composition book "Fight Song." In that little notebook, she poured hope-filled truths and affirmations, knowing that one day, she - and you - would need a reminder to stay in the fight. Drawn from those glow-in-the-dark words, Fighting Forward is your empowering invitation to show up, claim hope, and take back your life one small win at a time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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fighting forward absolutely will change you.
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By: Hannah Brencher, and others
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Present over Perfect
- Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living
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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
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By: Shauna Niequist
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Lead Me
- Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Children, and Faith
- By: Matt Hammitt, Bart Millard - Foreword
- Narrated by: Matt Hammitt
- Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 68
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 65
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Story5 out of 5 stars 65
In Lead Me, Matt identifies the tension many men experience when trying to balance work and home life. With bracing honesty, vulnerable storytelling, and practical application, Matt challenges you to be faithful both to God's vocational call and to His call to lead your family well. Discover the extraordinary joy of actively and intentionally pursuing your wife and children. Matt reminds us that it's messy. It's difficult. And it's the most rewarding thing you can do, beyond following Christ.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Becoming the Man GOD always intended him to be. And realizing it.
- By Cindy on 03-11-24
By: Matt Hammitt, and others
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Wildflower
- By: Drew Barrymore
- Narrated by: Drew Barrymore
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,549
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,961
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,931
Wildflower is a portrait of Drew's life in stories as she looks back on the adventures, challenges, and incredible experiences of her earlier years. It includes tales of living on her own at 14 (and how laundry may have saved her life), getting stuck in a gas station overhang on a cross-country road trip, saying good-bye to her father in a way only he could have understood, and many more adventures and lessons that have led her to the successful, happy, and healthy place she is today.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Hold the shrieking !
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By: Drew Barrymore
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Little Matches
- A Memoir of Finding Light in the Dark
- By: Maryanne O'Hara
- Narrated by: Maryanne O'Hara
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story5 out of 5 stars 35
When their only child was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at the age of two, Maryanne O'Hara and her husband were told that Caitlin could live a long life or be dead in a matter of months. Thirty-one years later, Caitlin lost her battle with this devastating disease following an excruciating two-year wait on the transplant list and a last-minute race to locate a pair of healthy lungs. The sudden spiral of events left Maryanne in an existential crisis, searching to find an answer to the eternal question: Why we are here?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Powerful Story of Tribulation and Love
- By Bob on 05-21-22
By: Maryanne O'Hara
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She Memes Well
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- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 749
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 664
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Story5 out of 5 stars 663
From comedian Quinta Brunson (creator and star of Abbott Elementary) comes a deeply personal and funny collection of essays about trying to make it when you're struggling, the importance of staying true to your roots, and how she's redefined humor online. In her debut essay collection, Quinta applies her trademark humor and heart to discuss what it was like to go from a girl who loved the World Wide Web to a girl whose face launched a thousand memes. This special Audible edition includes never-before-heard details about the making of Abbott Elementary.
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5 out of 5 stars
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That moment you know you’re a TEACHER…
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By: Quinta Brunson
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The Lazy Genius Way
- Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done
- By: Kendra Adachi, Emily P. Freeman - foreword
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- Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,346
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,156
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,145
It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed by the mixed messages of what it means to live well. Kendra Adachi, the creator of the Lazy Genius movement, invites you to live well by your own definition and equips you to be a genius about what matters and lazy about what doesn’t. Everything from your morning routine to napping without guilt falls into place with Kendra’s 13 Lazy Genius principles.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Similar to the podcast, but worth buying
- By EHackman on 08-18-20
By: Kendra Adachi, and others
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I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants)
- Finding Unfiltered, Real-Life Friendships in This Crazy, Chaotic World
- By: Amy Weatherly, Jess Johnston
- Narrated by: Amy Weatherly, Jess Johnston
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 462
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 396
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 393
Loneliness doesn't care what age you are, how many Instagram followers you have, or where you call home. It doesn't care how "put together" you appear to the outside world. We have a collective wound that only authentic sisterhood can heal. With real-life vulnerability and "I’ve been there, too" wisdom about building deep and satisfying friendships, Amy and Jess unpack the lies we've been told about friendship
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4 out of 5 stars
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Heavy religious content slightly off-putting
- By Gary on 03-12-22
By: Amy Weatherly, and others
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Funny How It Works Out
- By: Manon Mathews
- Narrated by: Manon Mathews
- Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 196
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 182
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 182
For comedian and content creator Manon Mathews, comedy is life. But it took more than luck for her hilarious antics on Vine to open the door to her career. It took years of routinely embarrassing herself, improv classes, some stints as an amateur stand-up comic, unrelenting dedication, and one life-altering night out that forced her to change her ways. This set her on the path to manifesting her dream life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent book!
- By cinematicashley on 11-18-20
By: Manon Mathews
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Hurt Road
- The Music, the Memories, and the Miles Between
- By: Mark Lee
- Narrated by: Mark Lee
- Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 27
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 27
Third Day guitarist Mark Lee is no stranger to heartache and hopes deferred; the road to success is never traveled without missteps along the way. Life is messy and uncertain and full of surprises. And one of the best things he's ever done is let go of his expectations about how life should be in order to embrace life as it is: a moment-by-moment walk with God. Hurt Road is the engaging true story of a man who, as a teen, found in music a refuge from the uncertainties of life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good Story
- By Scott guidry on 07-28-22
By: Mark Lee
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Whether you're making a major decision, dealing with a difficult transition, or facing a fear, 100 Days to Brave will give you courage and confidence to move forward. Annie F. Downs felt her challenges were too difficult, too scary, too much. Then she decided to stop allowing fear to hold her back. It wasn't easy or simple. But it was good. With honesty and relatable humor, this compilation of best-of writings and new pieces from Annie will give you the inspiration to embrace the path and the plan God has for you and experience personal growth.
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Lacked the depth I'd hoped for
- By Dana on 08-08-18
By: Annie F. Downs
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The Power of Writing It Down
- A Simple Habit to Unlock Your Brain and Reimagine Your Life
- By: Allison Fallon
- Narrated by: Allison Fallon
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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For anyone who's trying to make sense of their life, who wants to get unstuck from the patterns that hold them back, hear this incredible news: everything you need for the freedom you want is entirely within reach. This practice and pathway is free, it's readily available every day of your life, it takes just minutes of your time, and anyone can do it.
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2 out of 5 stars
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- By Sarah on 01-18-21
By: Allison Fallon
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The Soul of Shame
- Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves
- By: Curt Thompson
- Narrated by: Jim Seybert
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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We're all infected with a spiritual disease. Its name is shame. Whether we realize it or not, shame affects every aspect of our personal lives and vocational endeavors. It seeks to destroy our identity in Christ, replacing it with a damaged version of ourselves that results in unhealed pain and brokenness. But God is telling a different story for your life. Psychiatrist Curt Thompson unpacks the soul of shame, revealing its ubiquitous nature and neurobiological roots. He also provides the theological and practical tools necessary to dismantle shame.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best book I’ve read in years
- By Webb on 02-24-19
By: Curt Thompson
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The Common Rule
- Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction
- By: Justin Whitmel Earley
- Narrated by: William Sarris
- Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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The answer to our contemporary chaos is to practice a rule of life that aligns our habits to our beliefs. The Common Rule offers four daily and four weekly habits, designed to help us create new routines and transform frazzled days into lives of love for God and neighbor.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Well worth the time!
- By David Collins on 04-09-19
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Try Softer
- A Fresh Approach to Move Us out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode-and into a Life of Connection and Joy
- By: Aundi Kolber
- Narrated by: Aundi Kolber
- Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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In Try Softer, you'll learn how to: know and set emotional and relational boundaries; make sense of the difficult experiences you've had; identify your attachment style-and how that affects your relationships today; move through emotions rather than get stuck by them; and grow in self-compassion and talk back to your inner critic. Trying softer is sacred work. And while it won't be perfect or easy, it will be worth it. Because this is what we were made for: a living, breathing, moving, feeling, connected, beautifully incarnational life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Trauma therapy simplified for us all!
- By Amazon Customer on 06-03-21
By: Aundi Kolber
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The Year of Less
- How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store
- By: Cait Flanders
- Narrated by: Cait Flanders
- Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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In her late 20s, Cait Flanders found herself stuck in the consumerism cycle that grips so many of us: earn more, buy more, want more, rinse, repeat. Even after she worked her way out of nearly $30,000 of consumer debt, her old habits took hold again. When she realized that nothing she was doing or buying was making her happy - only keeping her from meeting her goals - she decided to set herself a challenge: she would not shop for an entire year. The Year of Less documents Cait's life for 12 months during which she bought only consumables.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Twenty-something coming of age
- By Kate Terrell on 06-23-18
By: Cait Flanders
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Raising Girls Who Like Themselves
- By: Kasey Edwards, Christopher Scanlon
- Narrated by: Kasey Edwards, Michael Edwards
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Raising Girls Who Like Themselves details the seven qualities that enable girls to thrive and arm themselves against a world that tells them they are flawed. Packed with practical, evidence-based advice, it is the indispensable guide to raising a girl who is happy and confident in herself. Free of parental guilt and grounded in research, Raising Girls Who Like Themselves is imbued with the warmth and wit of a mum and dad who are in the same parenting trenches as you, fighting for their daughters' futures.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Insightful
- By Ruffychu on 07-02-23
By: Kasey Edwards, and others
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- Steven O'shea
- 03-23-21
Savor this!
The main takeaway that I got from this book was to SAVOR the moments that you are in. Take everything in and let it sink into your heart and transform your mind. Life is what we make it, so MAKE IT FUN!
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- Amanda Crew
- 03-03-21
Annie is just FUN!
Everyone needs to listen to this book. It stirs something inside you and really lights a fire to get back to things that make you happy and that are plain fun! I just love Annie Downs and her personality is so vibrant, you won’t want to stop listening to this book!
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- Sabre
- 01-16-23
So good!!!!
Thank you Annie for being you and for sharing with the rest of us!!!
I really enjoyed this book and especially with Annie reading it herself!!!!
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- Jamie Fisher
- 02-13-21
easy breezy
This was a great, light listen. It was like I was hanging with a girlfriend chatting. I found SO much of the book relatable. I bought and sent to three friends, so yes, I definitely recommend this read/listen!
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- Elizabeth H. Callison
- 02-24-22
Captured my attention!
This is the first book I have read by Annie F. Downs. It was an excellent testament to her life and striving to find the good/fun in all of it. I want to listen to her podcast now.
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- tatey
- 02-02-21
It’s more than Fun!
Annie always writes straight from her heart to us. It’s unlike any other book you’ll read. Thank you for going first for us Annie. Life with you is fun.
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- Joseph Tallerico
- 04-29-21
You NEED to hear this!!!!
Love it!!
Love Annie!!
This was so good!!
Life changing!!
Go have some fun, it's ok too!!!
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- Christina
- 03-24-21
Encouraging Read
If you’re looking for something encouraging with a great mix of lightheartedness and serious this is it. Annie reminds us of what it means to just try new things and be an amateur. And that having hobbies is really an option.
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- Christina
- 01-19-23
Five stars all around
I have been a fan of Annie F Downs for about six years now. I love this book so much! Great work Annie!
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- sst6835
- 02-19-21
loved thjs
thank you Annie! this was exactly the book I didn't know that I needed! love!
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