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I’m very open about my sobriety journey because it’s not talked about enough and I’m super proud of being able to stay I’m sober 8 years after being the furthest from. Here’s some books I’ve read that have made me reminisce a time or two. Check your triggers, only you can protect your mental health. #bookish #sober #clean #kindle

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Screenshot this list to add to your TBR!!! 📖

The books above are written by people with BFRBs about their BFRBs! I know there are great workbooks available and books written by people who work with BFRBs—I’ll add them to a different post!

Did I miss you? Share about your book below! ⬇️ I’ll update this post!

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Happy 2-week birthday to Praying with Jonah! Thank you all soooo much for receiving her with such love and grace!

If you are finding it meaningful, please take just a quick moment to leave a REVIEW … that would be such a gift. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!

And, I love seeing all your pics! Keep posting and tagging me so that I can follow along! 🙂

#whereintheworldisjonahpraying #bellyofthewhaleministries

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Happy Birthday to my precious book baby - Praying with Jonah: Practices for Imperfect Pilgrims!!! Today is the official launch day and I just can’t quite believe it is here after over 30 years in the making!! Thank you, God, for walking with me every single wild and wonderful step of the way!

#whereintheworldisjonahpraying #bellyofthewhaleministries #prayingwithjonah #holycannoliandguacamole

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back again!! swipe to check out this round of books!

#booktok #readingrecs #crochet #crafty #busyseason

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This week's featured book in New Every Morning is One Breath at a Time by J. Dana Trent. Read today's reflections and subscribe to New Every Morning at the link in our bio. #neweverymorning

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Loved the book discussion led by published author, @jdanatrent, at my local book club in November 2025 📖

Her memoir moved me and it was extra special to hear the audiobook narrated by the author 📚

Thank you, J. Dana Trent, for allowing us to be your last book club for this poignant memoir🙋🏻‍♀️

The book, Between two Trailers, is a great gift for this season!

#bookclub #bookclubbooks #dukeuniversity #goodreads #penguinrandomhouse #audiobooks #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #bookofinstagram #memoirwriting #memoirs_of_childhood #storytellingphotography #storytelling #carync #trianglenc #waketech #dbt #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #wellnessjourney #gratitudeattitude

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This semester, HDFS 101 students read Between Two Trailers by @jdanatrent to learn about family systems, identity, resilience, and the complexity of lived experience. Students engaged deep discussion, activities, and reflection to understand how these concepts shape individuals and families—and how that understanding informs compassionate, ethical professional practice.

Between Two Trailers is a hopeful, honest memoir about trauma, resilience, and healing—and finding the courage to claim one’s own voice.

Thank you, Dana, for generously answering our students’ questions and deepening our understanding of your story.

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Here are our booksellers' favorite biographies and memoirs of 2024! Which did you love? Which are on your 2025 TBR pile? Tell us your favorites of 2024 in the comments!

Check out the full list of QRB's favorite books of 2024 at the link in our bio.

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Book recs for your summer reset ☀️📗💭

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The flats have been all around town of late.

#retiredlife #friendship #cardboards

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