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My Favoirte Reads

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Books we've read and books written by our podcast guests and friends.
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I wish I would have know Ann during my divorce!
The Divorce Hacker's Guide: Finances, Custody, Lawyers
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Great generational learning book!
Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, A Young Man
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More Wisdom from Morrie!
The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively
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Confessions of a Division-1 Athlete
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GREAT story!
Behind in the Count: My Journey to Baseball Agent
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Finding Courage to Let You Out: Living Our Mess
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This is the first book I wrote!
365 Days Of Optimism
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Recommended by Gabby Reece
Career Forward: Strategies from Successful Women
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This is a must-read book for anyone who feels like they are stuck in a rut and never-ending cycle of dissatisfaction and discontentment.
Beyond The Rut: Create a Life Worth Living

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"The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto" by Mitch Albom is a novel that tells the life story of Frankie Presto, a gifted guitarist with a magical touch. Narrated by Music itself, the story spans several decades, weaving through Frankie's rise to fame, h...
The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto: A Novel
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"Leave Me" by Gayle Forman is a contemporary novel that follows the story of Maribeth Klein, an overwhelmed working mother who suffers a heart attack. Struggling to balance her demanding job, household responsibilities, and caring for her twins, Mari...
Leave Me: A Novel
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For all lovers of the journey of life, this is an iconic must read...and one you will come back to again and again.
The Alchemist, 25th Anniversary Edition
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If you are a fan of Wonder, these quotes will inspire you daily and give you something to think about on your drive or in the shower. They pulled out the bits of wisdom from the original book!
365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts
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The trilogy of this story is unforgettable and will make you think about the fragility and meaning of life and how important our human connection really is.
After You: A Novel (Me Before You Trilogy)
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One of my favorites from this amazing author that will resonate deeply with the mom's out there!
What Alice Forgot
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Beautiful Ruins: A Novel
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Wonder
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My favorite thriller author - discovered her when I was experiencing extremem back pain and her stories were the only thing that took my mind away from the pain! Can't put them down!
Watching You
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Wendy's Recommends Non-Fiction

 
Stillpower: Excellence in Sports and Life
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The Art of Grace: On Moving Well Through Life
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One of the best quotes from this book is “Conservative early, liberal late.” Highly Recommend!!!
Greenlights
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Swimming To Antarctica: Tales of a Swimmer
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A classic for any women that loves to examine the stages of life. Simple and beautifully written.
Gift from the Sea: 50th-Anniversary Edition
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A great entry into the minds of the stoics that brings practical wisdom to your day.
Ego Is the Enemy
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One of my all time favorite writers - his mind and ability to appeal to the American heart is unmatched.
The Road to Character
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Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy
 
Open: An Autobiography
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With the influx of information we all experience today, this is a great book to catalog things and bring you into focus on what really matters.
Overwhelmed
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The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans' 1936 Quest
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Helped me immensely when my youngest was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Our minds are ever changing and there is a way to parent for brilliant effect.
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies
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The entry point to understand what is happening to the American food system and why gluten is ruining our gut-brain connection. Compelling and simple to understand!
Grain Brain: Truth about Wheat, Carbs, Sugar
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Human nature broken down in a clear path so you can see what needs to be changed if you are looking to alter and outcomes in your life.
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do
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Once I opened it, i read it straight through. The true story of an open water swimmer who encountered a baby gray whale and swam with it to find it's way back to it's mom. Heartwarming and telling about how everything is nature and we are so beautifu...
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Daring Greatly: Courage to Be Vulnerable
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A great read if you are looking to leave judgment and victim mindset behind and understand how to elevate your own path.
Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
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Tell Me More: Stories About 12 Hardest Things
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Brilliant read about one of the most inspiring men of my childhood.
John Paul the Great: Remembering a Spiritual Father
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My gift to all of the 2019 grad - inspired work on how to be the change and lead with conviction from one of USA soccers greatest stars.
WOLFPACK: Unleash Our Power, Change the Game
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"Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain" by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel explores the unique qualities and potential of the adolescent brain. The book aims to shift the perspective on teenage behavior, highlighting the positive aspects of bra...
Brainstorm: Power and Purpose of Teenage Brain
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This is the book that launched me into the somatic healing space! "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is a comprehensive exploration of how trauma affects the body and mind. Drawing on...
The Body Keeps the Score: Healing Trauma
 
Dear Her: Letters to Teenage Girls & Young Ladies
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Mind. Blowing.
Power vs. Force
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