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Carry On, Warrior
Carry On, Warrior: The Real Truth about Being a Woman | Glennon Melton
Be inspired and empowered by Carry on, Warrior by Glennon Melton.Here's my hunch: nobody's secure, and nobody feels like she completely belongs. Those insecurities are just job hazards of being human. But some people dance anyway, and those people have more fun. On my deathbed, I'm not gong to wish I had danced like JLo; I'm just going to wish I had danced more.On Mother's Day, 2002, Glennon Melton was unmarried, addicted to drugs, booze, food and bad love. Her criminal record had grown steadily more muddied in her desperate quest for escapism. But by a strange twist of fate, it was on this day that she discovered she was pregnant. After twenty years of wilful self-destruction, how could Glennon rise to the challenge of looking after the helpless, innocent child growing within her, when she couldn't even look after herself? This is the inspiring story of Glennon Melton, the mother who, for the love of her child, was determined to change her life forever. Carry on, Warrior is a true woman's book, which touches on the universal themes of friendship, marriage and family in a way that is unique and enlightening.Glennon Melton lives in the US with her husband Craig, her three beautiful children Chase, Tish and Amma -- and their beloved dog Theo. She has an enormous following for her blog and website Momastry, and as a recovering alcoholic and bulimic she views writing as a form of healing. Her charity Monkee See - Monkee Do is dedicated to helping struggling parents to provide a better life for themselves and their children.
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AprilMae
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Bailedbailed

Yeah I bailed on this one. Not my type of book. Good for her to tell her story its just a bit too....preachy for me. DNF

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MatchlessMarie
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Pickpick

Finished my third book for #BookSpinBingo. Feels strange reading her books out of order but it helps me piece together her story.

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!!! 4y
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MatchlessMarie
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jnichole

I finished this book last week. I really enjoyed it. The only thing that bothered me was that some of the stories/essays were out of chronological order. Other then that, AMAZING book!

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jnichole
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EliNeedsMoreShelves
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In honor of #internationalwomensday2020 I have a stack of books by some of my favorite women authors. There are SO MANY amazing women writing SO MANY great books. Why not pick one up today? If you don't know where to start, might I suggest one of these. 😉

ManyWordsLater So many of my favs in one pile!! 💘😍💓💕 5y
Tamra The Sparrow 💜 5y
Tamra And A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 💜💜 5y
Tamra 😆 And I Capture the Castle 💜💜💜 5y
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Christinak
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“Keep good books within reach. Start with Traveling Mercies. David Sedaris is good too. If you don‘t have any good books, go to the library. If you don‘t have a library card, apply for one. This will #stress you out. You will worry that the librarian will sense that you are a disaster and reject you. Listen: they don‘t know, and they don‘t care. They gave me a card, and I‘ve got a rap sheet as long as your arm.”
#QuotsyNov19

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AmberWB
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Bought a ticket to see Glennon Doyle weeks ago, and was not looking forward to having to put on real clothes today. 😉 But now- glad I am here. I have heard her speak before and she is wonderful.

kgriffith I‘d just be on the lookout for a glimpse of Abby... 😏😉 6y
AmberWB @kgriffith She was there!!! She was the special guest who came out to introduce Glennon! Pretty awesome. 😊 6y
Biensoul My BFF loves her!!! 6y
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MelAnn
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Inflammation flare up this week - spending quiet time today with this book from the library! Looks like a book I will finish in one sitting ... maybe. Update: finished it ... hated the fact it was cheap paperback edition - the feel of the crappy paper it was printed on certainly detracts from the experience. It did not live up to reviews at all. Disappointed!

rustoryhuf I read her first book and got some nuggets from her words. This one, I bailed on, so I know exactly how you feel. 6y
BookwormM Being nosy feel free not to say what causes your flare up? I have Ankylosing Spondylitis and the heatwave in the UK is terrible for me 6y
MelAnn @BookwormM I have a strain of Epstein Barr Virus that does not stay dormant - it reactivates and have yet to figure out what triggers it. Then when it does it‘s thing, the inflammation occurs. Right now it affects a pinched major nerve and I can‘t walk when it flares up & puts pressure on that nerve. 6y
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MelAnn @rustoryhuf oh good, so it‘s not just me! 6y
BookwormM Ouch hope your flare is over quickly 💕💕 6y
MelAnn @BookwormM oh me, too! 6y
rustoryhuf @MelAnn I was glad to see someone else that felt the same way 😎 6y
RavenLovelyReads I agree- the book was a total let down for me too. I seriously thought I was the only person that didn‘t like it. 6y
MelAnn @RavenLovelyReads you are definitely not the only one! 6y
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Cspen113
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Just finished this book. It wasn‘t what I was expecting when I picked it up, but I enjoyed it all the same. This was my favorite excerpt of the book. I thought it was a lovely image. God? I‘m going to dance. 💃

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Cspen113
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If you read while waiting for an oil change, you might be a book nerd. 🙋🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤓

Briget66 Lol that was me today!!! 6y
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Cspen113
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The rain helped drop the temperatures to bearable so me and my boy are enjoying the great outdoors while we can! Almost halfway through this one. I was expecting more advice than memoir but it‘s pretty good so far!

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InnerSavvy
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Mehso-so

I can see why people like this book. Too over dramatic for me.

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pixievelyn
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If, anywhere in your soul, you feel the desire to write, please write. Write as a gift to yourself and others. Everyone has a story to tell.

MelAnn I‘m reading this book - I have a pen fetish so I‘m intrigued by this pen!! 6y
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Not my usual read, but my wife suggested it as good discussion for marriage-related topics. It was a pleasant surprise. I laughed quite a bit and found it very honest. It reads quick as it is mostly blog posts from Momastery.com and, since it's a few years old, it makes interesting reading if you know what happens after the book's publication.

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Thndrstd
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1. Done. Not my typical read.
2. I always read but when I was in law school reading for pleasure wasn‘t really an option. So after law school, I rediscovered my love of reading for pleasure and now it‘s what I most enjoy.
3. Right before bedtime.
4. So many - Harry Potter, The Monkey Wrench Gang, Hitchhiker‘s Guide. I could go on & on.

#manicmonday

JoScho 📚😊❤️ 6y
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BucklingBookshelves
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“Life is hard—not because you‘re doing it wrong, just because it‘s hard. It‘s okay to talk, write, paint, or cry about that. It helps.”

I can already tell this is going to be a use-a-full-tin-of-book-darts kind of book. Always a good sign.

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Hornsby78
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Part of my To Read or Re-Read shelf I just put together for my upcoming recovery time after surgery.

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heypinks
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Pickpick

This book was everything — it was inspiring, motivating, breath taking... most importantly empowering! 🌼 it was all the feels & more, I highly recommend! ⭐️

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Booksnob
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This book was thrown in my path Saturday and I'm embracing my messy, beautiful life right now.

Hjge123 I loved this book!! 7y
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kerry
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Bailedbailed

I was looking forward to this, but found the Christianity parts too heavy-handed and some of the language and ideas around needing relationships grating. The parts I liked reminded me of Tiny Beautiful Things... except I liked Strayed's writings better. I can see why this would be a great set of heartfelt essays for some, but it just wasn't for me.

Notafraidofwords I really didn't like her recent book all that much. I struggled through it. 8y
unabridgedchick Thanks for this. I'll pass as I'm pretty allergic to religious stuff. 8y
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TrishTheBibliophile
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I am not a religious person, but I really enjoyed Glennon's writing in Love Warrior. Here's to hoping I enjoy my next read of hers just as much ❤

josie281 I liked Love Warrior even more 8y
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Christinak
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For all of you marching tomorrow - and all of you who cannot - we stand together. Strong. As a wife of a carpenter I. Love. This. https://vimeo.com/143054338 #sistering #womensmarch

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Juneofthemoon
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I'll be meditating on this one for a while.

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Betty
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#kickassheroines #seasonsreadings2016 Glennon has stomped on years of addiction and messy living. (Photo from her Instagram)

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rustoryhuf
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After reading Love Warrior, I felt compelled to try Melton's first book. It hasn't disappointed me. The words flow, just as the emotions on each page. I urge you to read this.

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rustoryhuf
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So I've started reading this and like Love Warrior, I can't help but relate to so much of what Melton writes. Did she read my heart or something?

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giveitupforlentmom
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Some of the essays were just fantastic.
Read this before Love Warrior.

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josie281
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This book is my little cheerleader. 🎉 Glennon is always inspiring. Much like St Anne. And I live in organized chaos. #reallifeperson #octphotochallenge @LibrarianRyan

Texreader Oh! That's me too! I guess I must read this book! 8y
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Denisereads75
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I read this in anticipation of reading her new book & Oprah book club pick. She is humorous and honest and I related to most of her stories.

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giveitupforlentmom
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Carry on warrior, six hours til bedtime!!!

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giveitupforlentmom
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It's simply something to do, love.

Texreader Awesome 8y
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giveitupforlentmom
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This is precious! Grown up lunches!

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giveitupforlentmom
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I need to learn this, now

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caitlinalrogers
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"That's how you can tell that you're filling yourself with the wrong things. You use a lot of energy, and in the end, you feel emptier and less comfortable than ever."

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giveitupforlentmom
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They have low expectations. I love the library. Also the church. Both have to take you in.

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giveitupforlentmom
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These things remind me that it's not my job to fill myself.

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giveitupforlentmom
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When you're all hole, God fits.

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giveitupforlentmom
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God's love. ❤️

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Krisjericho
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I loved this. If you are not a Christian (I consider myself a hopeful agnostic), the Christianity part can feel a bit heavy-handed, but there is so much good stuff in here! Her attitudes toward love and shame and parenting are relatable and refreshing.

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sherri
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One week from tonight, I'll be seeing Glennon Doyle Melton speak.

Laura317 Good for you!! I bet she will be awesome. 8y
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AlisonC
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Maybe the battles of life are best fought without armor and without weapons.

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maximoffs
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Five stars. Felt like an older version of me talking to myself. Love her openness and just...everything about her.

Laalaleighh My books came into today!!! Thanks girl!' 8y
maximoffs @Laalaleighh woohoo!!!! Enjoy! 8y
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maximoffs

This book has made me cry out of relating to it and now cry laughing. I don't want it to end.

Laura317 I love this book! It reminds us all to be kind to ourselves. 8y
maximoffs @Laura317 I loved the letter she wrote to her son about why they send him to school. Want to pass that on to my kids! 8y
Laura317 @steverogers I forgot about that letter! Yes! That was brilliant! 8y
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maximoffs
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❤️

alisonrose 🙌🏻💗 8y
Baileeandme Beautiful ❤️ 8y
Laura317 There is so much in this book that I love! I re-read every now and then. 8y
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maximoffs

I try to keep myself reading one book on my "Pre-Mission Trip" book list at all times. After a really hard day but wonderful encouragement from my team, I decided to pick this one up. I'm crying now, and feel like an older me is talking to me. I love this book.

Graciouswarriorprincess I placed a hold on this after I saw it at B&N and it's ready to be picked up at the library. I can't wait to read it now. 8y
maximoffs @Graciouswarriorprincess it's SO wonderful. I love it. 8y
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anrobe
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Also picked this one up and dipping in and out. Looking forward to her upcoming book, too! Really inspiring and giving me lots of food for thought!

Laura317 My cousin sent me this 2-3 years ago. It is full of good stuff. I hope you find it so. 8y
Michreads Loved this book! 8y
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Libshitz
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My dad is my Atticus Finch. I really love this book.

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brennareadsbooks
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For the August book challenge, #booksthatmakemesmile. I love Glennon's vulnerability and honesty about the difficulty of life. The icing on the cake is the humor in which she delivers her stories. Reading her book is like getting a big bear hug and remembering why life is worthwhile. #augustofpages #augustphotochallenge

Lacythebookworm I heard her speak and she was really funny and super open about her life. 8y
brennareadsbooks @Lacythebookworm I keep hoping I'll have an opportunity to hear her. She's so inspiring. 8y
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sherri
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Fun Friday Photo: A book I return to again and again. And then again.

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