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Brave Enough
Brave Enough | Cheryl Strayed
From the best-selling author of Wild, a collection of quotes--drawn from the wide range of her writings--that capture her wisdom, courage, and outspoken humor, presented in a gift-sized package that's as irresistible to give as it is to receive.Around the world, thousands of people have found inspiration in the words of Cheryl Strayed, who in her three prior books and in her "Dear Sugar" columns has shared the twists and trials of her remarkable life. Her honesty, spirit, and ample supply of tough love have enabled many of us, even in the darkest hours, to somehow put one foot in front of the other--and be brave enough. This book gathers, each on a single page, more than 100 of Strayed's indelible quotes and thoughts--"mini instruction manuals for the soul" that urge us toward the incredible capacity for love, compassion, forgiveness, and endurance that is within us all. Be brave enough to break your own heart. You can't ride to the fair unless you get on the pony. Keep walking. Acceptance is a small, quiet room. Romantic love is not a competitive sport. Forward is the direction of real life. Ask yourself: What is the best I can do? And then do that.From the Hardcover edition.
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LisaLovesToRead
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Strayed speaks clearly & compellingly. She has great life advice and admits her mistakes.

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Gryffleclaw95
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This was a quick read full of quotes from Cheryl‘s past literary works and it was simply okay. There were some inspirational quotes that I liked but the flow of the book was random and the majority of the quotes weren‘t that meaningful for me.

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Sparklemn Wow - this really hits home right now. Thanks for sharing. 💙 3y
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BookBelle84
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AmyG I just found this book at a used book sale. ❤️ 5y
8little_paws Oh I know this exact essay and I think about it quite often 5y
tpixie Lovely 5y
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marleed
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Well Cheryl, I love this bit of advice!

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Tanzy13
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rather_be_reading
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I love this!

tammysue True 6y
darklydreaming A quote about quotes! 👍 6y
DivaDiane I like it too! 6y
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GhostGrrl Added to my stack. I‘m a compulsive quote collector so this sounds like my kind of book! 6y
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rather_be_reading
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Yes!

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rather_be_reading
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My recent poetry and short stories that I'm loving📚

rubyslippersreads ❤️❤️❤️ your bookends! 😻 6y
Cedricsmom Love the bunnies ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
Mental_Jewelry I LOVE YOUR BOOKENDS!!! 6y
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AngelicaLuvsBooks
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TheBookgeekFrau So beautiful, so true 6y
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readingatdawn
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“For me, teaching is about love. It is not about transferring information, but rather creating an atmosphere of mystery and imagination and discovery. When I begin to lose myself because of some unresolved pain or fears of the overpowering feelings of shame, then I no longer teach...I deliver information and I think I become irrelevant then.” #teachersoflitsy #iteach

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readingatdawn
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#snowday for me and I‘m #readinginbed This book of quotes by Strayed is EVERYTHING I needed right now 👏🏽

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moarbookspleaze
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I though I‘d lost this little book but just found it behind a shelf. Finally reading it.

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BucklingBookshelves
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I haven‘t really read any Cheryl Strayed yet, but I have flipped through this quote collection I picked up at a garage sale and like what I‘ve seen so far.

I think page #26 is pretty good advice — there‘s no such thing as perfect in parenting. We just keep learning as we go — and that means messing up sometimes. Mom guilt is so real, but I try not to get stuck in it. Reminders and encouragement like this definitely help. #novemberbythenumbers

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Saltyblonde26
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Love is messy🖤

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AnnieErickson
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There were parts that I really identified with and other parts not as much. That's alright, I took what I liked. In the end it was full of book darts!

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CuriousG
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"That place of true healing is a fierce place. It's a giant place. It's a place of monstrous beauty and endless dark and glimmering light. And you have to work really, really, really hard to get there, but you can do it." Every day I wish my little nephew was here with us - celebrating him today as my husband got this beautiful tribute done ? #babyOwen

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ashlinisme
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A few of the books that have taught me #dontstopbelieving #rockinmay

Cinfhen Nice selections 🙌🏻💕 7y
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Lkardos12
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Cheryl Strayed 💕💕💕 such words of wisdom.

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Ashley_Nicoletto
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This photo is old, but at the mention of Tiny Beautiful Things this evening I was reminded of my love for all things Cheryl Strayed.

I was brave enough to break my own heart once. It changed my whole life. 😘

Bklover Love Cheryl Strayed! ❤️❤️❤️ 7y
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Jilljemmett
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"Your book has a birthday. You don't know what it is yet." This quote was very important to me because I'm writing my first novel.

DiruVamp I love this! 7y
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Gillyreads
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I have a job interview today and I just want to hide under the covers instead

TrishB Good luck 👍 7y
CouronneDhiver You've got this! 💪🏽 7y
Eyelit 🍀 7y
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philawriter
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One of my sacred texts. Sharp, searing, compassionate, and crystal clear. I return to it on good days and bad. "Be brave enough to break your own heart." ? #cherylstrayed #braveenough #thefuckisyourlife

ruthemmielang I love Cheryl 💕 7y
philawriter Me too, @ruthemmielang! She's such a strong, guiding voice ❤ 7y
ruthemmielang @philawriter i know! I finished reading Wild in a cabin in the woods. It was perfect 😊 7y
philawriter @ruthemmielang that's amazing!!😍 7y
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CuriousG
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Finally on the correct day - Day 25 of #riotgrams #favoritequote which I'm going to have to cheat on because there are WAY too many! Love my Cheryl Strayed quotes ❤

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Rachael_reads
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Mehso-so

I bought this for a gift, but I'm reading it before I give it... I'm a little disappointed. I feel like this is for someone younger than me. I'm 35 and I didn't learn anything from this book.
I'm questioning whether or not to still gift this book. Thoughts?

dariazeoli Oh, that's disappointing. Finally listened to Wild last year and liked it; Brave Enough has been a TBR for awhile. When I saw it in person I didn't realize it was a little book. Maybe gift it anyway? The giftee might get something out of it after all. And if not, they won't have spent hundreds of pages on it. 🤔 7y
Dogearedcopy I always feel weird taking a friend to a movie; or giving them a book of my choice, 'Cause when either is bad, I feel guilty by association! I know, I know, it doesn't make sense, but I've always been like that! My thought is to find something else... 7y
Rachael_reads @dariazeoli I was thinking what you're thinking... Gift it anyway. There might be one quote in their that she would have a connection with. I bought it because of the title, really... She is moving to a new city. 7y
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Rachael_reads @Dogearedcopy Thanks...i might gift it and add another book just in case! 7y
bitterbear I've thrown away a book before. It was so awful I didn't want to be responsible for anyone else reading it. 7y
Rachael_reads @bitterbear omg.. That must have been horrible lol 7y
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meg_parm
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There could not have been a more perfect book to end the year with. I love all of Cheryl Strayed's other works & this compilation of her wisdom, wit, and inspiration made me smile the whole way through. I wish I would have read it before Christmas so I could have given it to *literally* everyone, but there's always next year!

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Em-Reads
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Love many, trust few, and always paddle your own canoe.

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littleblogofbooks
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When you open up a library book to discover a secret note from another reader
#librarylovenotes #literarylovenotes

Megabooks 💙💜📚 7y
LauraBeth ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 7y
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Ashley_Nicoletto
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The book I've found most inspiring this year has to be Brave Enough or Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed. I found both of them at a time when I needed them most in life. The best thing I ever did for myself was decide I was brave enough to break my own heart. #inspiring #photoadaynov16

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ATB
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This really resonates with me. Made because my free time is divided between reading and walking.

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OutlandishLit
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I probably have more coffee table books than I need. And I'm definitely the only person who looks at them. I have no regrets. Have you read any of these?? (ok, one of them is a magazine) #funfridayphoto #coffeetablebook

theshrinkette Um I need Imaginary Girl Bands. 8y
Sarahsbookshelves Brace Enough was the only hard copy book I purchased in 2015! 8y
BooksIHeld LTLYM is such a stunning book! I love it. I really want to do some of the projects there and look at the site again. Thanks so much for reminding me of it! ☺️ 8y
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OutlandishLit @theshrinkette it's p delightful 8y
OutlandishLit @Sarahsbookshelves probably same for me haha. It was meant to be a gift then I was like nah 8y
OutlandishLit @intervital yay!! Miranda July is perfection 8y
OutlandishLit Forgot to tag @Liberty hey girl 8y
eudaemaniacal yours are so respectable. i have crime scene photographs and pictures of birds 8y
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ohshanada
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The perfect book to keep around for when you need a kick in the bum. #cherylstrayed #braveenough #quote #advice

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Lola
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One hour and one book down for #24in48.I love Cheryl Strayed's Wild and Tiny Beautiful Things,from which many of these quotes are pulled,which is why I chose it.To be sure,some of these quotes are stellar stand-alones,but for me,most worked best in context of the larger works.That said,I have given and will continue to give this little volume as a gift because there are some beautiful words in this beautiful little book (I mean just LOOK at it!)

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ashlinisme
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I have always striven to do this. Respect is key to any parting of ways.

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ashlinisme
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Cheryl Strayed constantly inspires me.

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Lola
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My first check out from my new Fairfax County Library account. Because one can never have too many library cards. At $27/year(!!!!) for out-of-staters, an absolute steal. Be Brave Enough to get your own 😉 📚🔑

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laurabradburywriter
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A bible for me during this gruelling week of liver transplant assessment. Here's why: "The most terrible and beautiful and interesting things happen in a life. Whatever happens to you belongs to you. Feed it to yourself even if it feels impossible to swallow. Let it nurture you, because it will."

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Krisjericho
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YES.

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Readaholics
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Love the quotes, but the themes don't seem to be grouped together so they jump all over the place. Cheryl definitely has a way of putting things. Her days as an advice columnist ( Dear Sugar) makes her uniquely qualified to have a ton of pre-published zingers. Great book for a recent grad!

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BookishClaire
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Thank you, Cheryl Strayed. I need to hear this in anticipation of my mother's visit.

Lightreader I loved this quote too! Hope you got through your mother's visit well! 8y
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