{inspiration workshop} inspiring books

books are an escape, they take us far away. books are a vehicle to detour from our current reality. books are like good friends, they invite you in, make you a cup of hot coffee, and put their arms around you when you really really need a hug. books are the break we need from the hustle and bustle. books help us reconnect with our authentic selves. books take our hand and coax us to delve back into our happiest childhood moments; where the world was free, laughter was the best medicine, and birds chirped in a sing song way just for you and you only. books force us to slow down, take a breath, soak up the perfection that is everywhere around us. books inspire us, delight us, entertain us, make us, and break us.


i heart books. don't you?


this week the Gussy Sews inspiration workshop prompt is: Inspiring Books.

books have led me through some of the most difficult times in my life; frequent hospitalizations, my kidney transplant, losing my sister, and my pregnancy. i love jumping head first into a new book, ready to go wherever the words will flow. 


a book that has meant the most to me this year has been: 

She... 

by Kobi Yamada

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I stumbled upon this book in my internet travels one day and immediately knew I had to have it. It is filled with gems to help you take flight again if you are feeling low on optimism. 

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i won't spoil it for you and post every single quote this book contains, but seriously? SO INSPIRING. & yes i'm yelling. i just freaking love this book. 

as a result of some heavy hint dropping, roar gifted it to me for mother's day this year. i cannot tell you how many times i run to this book for hope, motivation, confidence...reminders of how awesome i am. i am a huge alice hoffman fan; i love that her stories are like fairytales for adults. and no, this particular book i am highlighting today does not contain a remarkable plot line with a jaw dropping ending that will catch your heart in your throat, blood pumping, tears threatening to spill out, but it will inspire you to go out and live your very own life's story. 


& that is as good as fairy dust if you ask me. ;)


so tell me; what are some of YOUR favorite inspiring books?

happy thursday!

xo.