The Stories We Tell by Joanna Gaines Summary
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Joanna Gaines' NYT bestseller unveils the power of personal storytelling, inviting readers to confront insecurities and embrace vulnerability. What childhood memory shaped this design icon's philosophy? Discover why her journey of self-reflection has become a milestone birthday gift phenomenon.
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When the Monsters Under the Bed Grow Up
Fear doesn't vanish when you turn on the lights. As a child, I'd lie frozen in bed, convinced monsters lurked in the shadows. But here's what nobody tells you: those monsters don't disappear with age-they just change shape. They morph from imaginary creatures into very real anxieties about rejection, failure, and being truly seen. The first time I tasted social fear, I was in kindergarten during show-and-tell. I proudly displayed a button that had fallen off my jacket, expecting awe. Instead, I got laughter. That moment-so small, so ordinary-planted a seed that would follow me for decades. It taught me that the world could be unpredictable, that vulnerability could backfire, that maybe it was safer to hide. My family moved constantly for my father's job, and with each relocation, those fears intensified. By high school, I'd hide in the library rather than brave the cafeteria alone. Fear became my shadow, always there, whispering that I should protect myself, stay small, avoid risk. Perfectionism became my armor-if I could control everything, maybe I'd never feel that kindergarten humiliation again. Then I met Chip, whose fearlessness baffled me. He approached life with a boldness I couldn't comprehend. When we opened our first Magnolia shop, my fears screamed at full volume. During a buying trip with my mom, doubt overwhelmed me until I finally broke down. That day, something shifted. I realized I could acknowledge my fears and still move forward. Vulnerability-not safety-was my path to freedom. The journey beyond fear isn't about eliminating it completely. It's about recognizing fear's presence while still taking that next brave step, discovering that what waits on the other side isn't disaster but often the very thing your heart has been longing for all along.
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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