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Family Don't End with Blood
Family Don't End with Blood: Cast and Fans on How Supernatural Has Changed Lives | Lynn S. Zubernis
How a Show, and the Support of Its Fandom, Changed--and Saved--Lives May 2017 marks the end of the twelfth season of the CW hit Supernatural, a television show about two demon-hunting brothers (and an angel) that is at the center of a fan community as tight-knit as family--a virtual support system that spans the globe. The three-time Peoples Choice Award winner for Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show and Tumblrs 2015 Most Reblogged "Live Action TV show has made a name for itself by supporting and encouraging its fans to "always keep fighting, a main theme echoed in the show, and demonstrating the inspiring truth to a memorable line from early in the shows run: "Family dont end with blood. In twenty powerful chapters written by Supernaturals actors and fans, including series lead Jared Padalecki, Family Dont End with Blood: How Supernatural Has Changed Lives examines the far reach of the shows impact over the last eleven years. Supernatural has encouraged fans to change their lives, from getting "sober for Sam to escaping a cult to pursuing lifelong dreams. But fans arent the only ones who have been changed. The actors who bring the show to life have also found, in the show and its community, inspiration, courage, and the strength to keep going when life seemed too hard. In keeping with the shows message to "always keep fighting, and to support the important work of combatting stigma and encouraging those who are struggling to speak out, a portion of the proceeds from the book will be donated to charity Attitudes in Reverse, whose mission is to educate young people about mental health and suicide prevention. Contributors from Supernaturals cast include: Jared Padelecki ("Sam Winchester) Jim Beaver ("Bobby Singer) Ruth Connell ("Rowena MacLeod) Osric Chau ("Kevin Tran) Rob Benedict ("Chuck Shurley aka God) Kim Rhodes ("Sheriff Jody Mills) Briana Buckmaster ("Sheriff Donna Hanscum) Matt Cohen ("Young John Winchester) Gil McKinney ("Henry Winchester) Rachel Miner ("Meg Masters) Edited by Lynn S. Zubernis, a clinical psychologist, professor, and passionate Supernatural fangirl, Family Dont End with Blood provides an insightful and often uplifting look into the way international fan communities become powerful, positive forces in the lives of so many.
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TheNeverendingTBR
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Pickpick

I hadn't much of a clue what this one was about, just that it was a book concerning the TV series 'Supernatural' which is my fave series. 🧡

It's mostly stories from cast, crew and fans.

It flows very well and I enjoyed every chapter, it was good to read about their experiences and get to know their thoughts on it all.

Me? I'm happy to be part of the best 'Fandom'

An excellent book for a fan's shelf, and well worth the money.

Later assbutts.

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Driver picks the tunes, Shotgun shuts his pie-hole (if I‘m remembering correctly)😉 this is a series that I really need to re-watch from the beginning. 3y
KathyWheeler @Riveted_Reader_Melissa Driver picks the music; shotgun shuts his cakehole. I know it was time, but sometimes I miss Sam and Dean. 3y
Moony Ohhh the books sounds great. I'm watching the series for the first time right now (3rd season). I love it! 😍 3y
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DarkMina Love that show! So many great characters. 3y
TheNeverendingTBR @Moony Seasons 4-5 are my favourites! 😀 3y
Moony @TheNeverendingTBR yeah I'm watching season 5 right now. 3y
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KathyWheeler
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Pickpick

These essays focus on what the Supernatural fandom has meant to fans, cast, & crew. As essay collections often are, the quality of the writing is uneven. Rob Benedict (Chuck/God) writes about the stroke he had at a Supernatural convention, while Jared Padalecki discusses his struggles with depression and anxiety. These 2 essays pull the collection from a so-so to a pick. Padalecki‘s essay is particularly moving. More Desperation on my #audiowalk

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KathyWheeler
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My intention today is to sit here and read all day. I might go for a short walk later. First up, because I miss the boys, is the tagged book.

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sharread
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5 stars excellent. If you are a Supernatural show fan this is for you. It's about the shows fan base and the actors too. So many touching stories not any crazy fans either. Jared's mental illness disclosure with the help of fans improved his challenges was so touching. Loved this book. ❤

KathyWheeler I haven‘t read this book. Just got it l, thanks to you. 😊 3y
sharread @KathyWheeler The pictures are awesome too most in color. ❤ Hope you like it. 3y
KathyWheeler @sharread I‘m sure I will. 3y
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TheNeverendingTBR 💚💚 3y
aperfectmjk It's on my TBR... I'm trying to figure out how to work it in this year. I'm trying to be good and not stray too much from my planned reads due to the challenges I've chosen, but I'm going to figure out how to make this happen. 3y
robinb So happy you liked it! 😊 3y
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OutsmartYourShelf
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Pickpick

I absolutely ❤️ this show. It‘s been a huge part of my life for 15 years. The book has short chapters written by the cast, crew, & fans of Supernatural about how much the show has changed their lives.

It‘s more a book to dip in & out of than read like a novel as otherwise the stories begin to merge into one. 3.5🌟

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TheDaysGoBy
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I got this book as a birthday present from a friend. She‘d gotten me hooked on Supernatural back in college - hard to believe it was so long ago now! It was a great read that talked about fandom and how great the Spn community is. It honestly makes me want to go to a convention - after COVID of course. Made me sentimental!

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CMCurtis77
Pickpick

This book made me laugh...made me cry... definitely made me celebrate my waywardness in the stories of actors and fans a like but mostly it made me happy I began this journey and became part of this amazing family. #spndamily

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CMCurtis77
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Checking this book about how Supernatural has touched the cast and fans lives.. finally using my library card for some e books!!

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BookishRedhead
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Pickpick

What a beautiful book. I loved reading about stories not only from the cast but the fans too. We are not alone and always keep fighting

brittanyreads 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 6y
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HufflepuffGirl90
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Reading this book while I wait for the #spnden convention to start. Very powerful messages how something as seemingly small as a TV show can change so many peoples lives for the better #spnfamily #conventionreading

rather_be_reading 😲😲😲 6y
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alydiane0
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This isn't usually the type of book I like but I love Supernatural so I had to have it and it's absolutely amazing!! 😻 I laughed and cried multiple times and I grinned so hard my cheeks were sore. This is such an amazing book filled with stories about so many great people and such an awesome show!

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alydiane0
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"You've got this dark pit inside of you. I know, believe me, I know... but that doesn't mean you have to fall into it."

-Family Don't End with Blood

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KimmyM
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As a member of the #SPNFamily, I loved this! And as someone who struggles with anxiety and depression, I was esp moved by the chapters by people with similar struggles (but all were moving in their own way and I loved reading about the difference this show has made in so many lives for a variety of reasons). Jared Padalecki's chapter hit me hard and I'm thankful that he and the other contributors shared their stories.

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KimmyM
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Bedtime reading
#supernatural #spnfamily

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HollyMcMiller
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Just finished this book yesterday. So awesome! Looking forward to the next book/collection by Ms. Zubernis!

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HollyMcMiller
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Taking my time reading this book. Very enjoyable and touching stories. About midway through this book and considering it very highly a must read for any Supernatural fan!

DGRachel I love this show! 7y
Emilyrjones22 Good to know - this is my favorite show 😊 7y
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BookishRedhead
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This touched me. I'm typing it out and putting it in my purse.
Kim Rhodes is amazing

brittanyreads 💙💙💙 7y
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LadyPotterHead
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New Bookzleeve in the shop...
'Carry on my Wayward Son' bookzleeve
8 1/2" x 10 1/2"
Lined in black satin
Will fit most paperbacks and even some hardbacks
Very limited quantity available
Matching bookmark also available
Available now...link to my Etsy Shop in the bio ???

mom2bugnbee I'm very interested in your bookmark packages... How do I see all of the design possibilities? 7y
LadyPotterHead @mom2bugnbee Hey! That's great! If you go into the listing in the Etsy Shop you'll see all the bookmarks if you scroll through the photos 👍🏼 7y
Read4life I love it! 7y
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mom2bugnbee @MyBookZleeves I see pictures of groups of bookmarks, but is there any way to see a view of the entire bookmark? I can't see the details of some. Thanks so much! 7y
LadyPotterHead Hey sorry it's cause there's a limit to how many photos we can put up, do you have Instagram? I could send you photos on there👍🏼 7y
LadyPotterHead @mom2bugnbee hey! Sorry forgot to tag you in my last reply, I'm also hopefully going to list them all individually, just need to find the time lol 7y
mom2bugnbee Thank you! I will find you on Instagram (probably tomorrow) & let you know which ones I'd like to see more closely. Thank you so much for your reply! 7y
LadyPotterHead @mom2bugnbee no worries, thanks for your interest in my little shop lol 👍🏼💖😊 7y
LadyPotterHead @mom2bugnbee actually you could also message me on Etsy and I'll send you the photos through that 👍🏼 7y
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BookishRedhead
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Came 2days early. Jensen looks abit edited though lol

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