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Bloom

A Tale of Courage, Surrender, and Breaking Through Upper Limits
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Bloom by Bronnie Ware is a compelling memoir that explores the author's unexpected journey into motherhood. Faced with numerous challenges and transformative experiences, Ware shares her insights and personal growth as she navigates the complexities of family life. The book delves deeply into themes of acceptance, resilience, and profound love, offering an inspiring perspective on parenting and family.
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If you're interested in personal growth and the complexities of family dynamics, you may find this story engaging, as it explores themes of resilience, transformation, and the impact of choices. With insights into parenting challenges and emotional healing, this heartfelt account might resonate with those seeking inspiration in overcoming life's obstacles.

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International bestselling author, Bronnie Ware, reminds us that whether life's lessons arrive through illness, trauma, or any other unexpected upheaval, life really does love us.

As a free-spirited, independent woman, Bronnie Ware was used to donning a variety of hats: singer, songwriter, author, speaker, traveller, and adventurer. And as her soul would have it in her mid-forties, she felt the urge to add one more: mother.

Ware, author of The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, had learned many lessons as a palliative-care giver, and she began to absorb even more from the opposite end of the spectrum as a giver of life. Only a few moments into motherhood, however, Ware's body had a different idea, when chronic crippling pain from an auto-immune disease took hold.

In this inspiring memoir, Ware reminds us that whether life's lessons arrive through illness, trauma, or any other unexpected upheaval, life really does love us. By finding the courage to confront her upper limits, surrender to life's blessings, and have gratitude every step of the way, Ware discovered how to bloom in a field of formidable challenges.

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Bloom by Bronnie Ware is lauded as a tale of personal growth, bravery, and motivation. The narrative is noted for its transformative and inspiring qualities.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781401951771

Publisher: Hay House Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 March 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Hay House Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Bronnie Ware is the author of the memoir The Top Five Regrets of the Dying- A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing and Your Year for Change- 52 Reflections for Regret-Free Living. She is also an inspirational speaker and a songwriter, and you can visit her online at bronnieware.com.

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