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Where There's Hope
Where There's Hope: Healing, Moving Forward, and Never Giving Up | Elizabeth A. Smart
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Elizabeth Smart follows up her #1 New York Times bestseller (October 2013), My Storyabout being held in captivity as a teenager, and how she managed to survivewith a powerful and inspiring book about what it takes to overcome trauma, find the strength to move on, and reclaim ones life. Author. Activist. Victimno more. In her fearless memoir, My Storythe basis of the Lifetime Original movie I Am Elizabeth SmartElizabeth detailed, for the first time, the horror behind the headlines of her abduction by religious fanatic Brian David Mitchell and his wife, Wanda Barzee. Since then, shes married, become a mother, and travelled the world as the president of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, sharing her story with the intent of helping others along the way. Over and over, Elizabeth is asked the same question: How do you find the hope to go on? In this book, Elizabeth returns to the horrific experiences she endured, and the hard-won lessons she learned, to provide answers. She also calls upon others who have dealt with adversityvictims of violence, disease, war, and lossto explore the pathways toward hope. Through conversations with such well-known voices as Anne Romney, Diane von Furstenburg, and Mandy Patinkin to spiritual leaders Archbishop John C. Wester and Elder Richard Hinckley to her own parents, Elizabeth uncovers an even greater sense of solace and understanding. Where Theres Hope is the result of Elizabeths mission: It is both an up-close-and-personal glimpse into her healing process and a heartfelt how-to guide for readers to make peace with the past and embrace the future. From the book: I was not willing to accept that my fate was to live unhappily ever after. Everythingmy family, my home, my chance to go to schoolhad been given back to me, and I didnt want to miss a second chance of living my own life. Elizabeth Smart There are two types of survivors: the ones who did not die, and the ones who live. There will be those who will always remember and be the victim, and ones who just wont. You have to go on, you have to learn, and you have to heal. Diane von Furstenberg
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Book_Lover95
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I've never read a "self help" book before, but this was pretty good. It was really interesting to read other people's stories too

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Book_Lover95

I can't believe I've been away for so long! Oh how I missed my fellow littens!

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bookworm92
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Loved this book. It was so inspirational. She gives perfect advice on how to move forward with difficulties in life

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However you define faith, it is a very personal thing and one of the most important steps to healing.....learning to have faith.....

"If my mission and my religion have taught me anything, it's that faith isn't just what you believe in, it's how you live, how you love, and how you move forward."

Elizabeth found her faith through music, parents and family, horseback riding and her faith.
Recommended.
Full review goodreads.com/overtheedge

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Clare-Dragonfly
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I didn‘t realize going in that this book is mostly a series of interviews. Smart wrote introductions and little stories about herself around the interviews, but it all felt very trite and generic to me. I skipped to the end to read the last interview with Mandy Patinkin (I love him!) and it was moving, but too short and lacked depth. Maybe someone who shares Smart‘s faith would enjoy this more—she is Mormon.

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Elizabeth Smart is trying to make me feel guilty for the fact that I only picked this book up because she was a kidnapping victim 😅

I found this on my library‘s new book shelf and didn‘t know she‘d already written a memoir about her experience. Not sure this will interest me as much if it doesn‘t go into that, but she‘s talked a bit about being a mother (very relevant to me right now) so I‘ll proceed.

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SexyCajun
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I‘m really enjoying this book so far. I mean she‘s just so very inspiring the way she speaks ❤️

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SassyBookworm
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This was an AMAZING book! So many different perspectives with some great advice! Uplifting and encouraging! I would highly highly suggest this for everyone to read, regardless of your walk of life she has interviewed so many people with stories of encouragement! How these people have moved on and thrived after their own personal traumas. Many of the points I will definitely reflect on in times of trouble for myself! Great great book! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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