Category: virtual book club
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How to Winter by Kari Leibowitz: A Book Review
Some books find you at exactly the right time, and How to Winter by Kari Leibowitz was one of those books for me. The choice to read this was inspired by Louisiana getting hammered with eight inches of snow in late January 2025. Yes, you read that right. Our warm, humid, crawfish-boiling state was suddenly…
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Final Thoughts on “The Light We Carry” by Michelle Obama
As we wrap up our journey through Michelle Obama’s “The Light We Carry,” I am reminded of the profound insights and lessons we have uncovered. This book has been a source of inspiration, a call to action, and a beacon of hope, illuminating the power of resilience, authenticity, and community. Embracing Our Differences “You don’t…
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Week 3: Embracing Vulnerability, Building Intimacy, and Parenting Accepting Kids
One of the most profound insights I’ve gleaned from Michelle Obama’s The Light We Carry is the importance of being real and vulnerable. Michelle emphasizes that “being real and vulnerable is a pillar of true intimacy.” In a world where we are constantly bombarded with images of perfection, embracing our authentic selves can be a radical…
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Week 2: Embracing Differentness and Finding Our Inner Strength
Welcome back to our journey through Michelle Obama’s The Light We Carry! This week, we dive deeper into the themes of self-acceptance, resilience, and the power of friendship. Michelle Obama’s reflections on her father’s battle with multiple sclerosis reveal a profound lesson about embracing our unique differences. She speaks about how differentness can attach to…
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Week 1: First Impressions of “The Light We Carry” by Michelle Obama
In her book, Michelle Obama shares various strategies she uses both professionally and personally to stay balanced and confident.
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Get Ready for “The Light We Carry” by Michelle Obama!
We are just one week away from diving into Michelle Obama’s The Light We Carry for our virtual book club, and I couldn’t be more excited to get started. As we prepare to embark on this journey together, I wanted to share a few thoughts and insights to whet your appetite for the rich discussions…
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One Week Until Our Virtual Book Club!
Are you ready to dive into a word of captivating stories and insightful discussions? Our virtual book club is just one week away! A friend asked me this week if I was reading anything good. The answer to this question is always yes. I have a confession to make: I read at least 3-4 books…
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Wanna Join My Virtual Book Club?
In 2023, I rediscovered my love for reading. As a child and teenager, I devoured books, but adulthood’s responsibilities often convinced me I ‘didn’t have time’ for this joy. Who decided that? Not me. It was an unconscious shift, as John Lennon said, ‘Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.’ Suddenly, I…
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