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Be Your Own Best Friend
- The Glorious Truths of Being Female
- Narrated by: Chessie King
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Health & Wellness, Psychology & Mental Health
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Summary
Read by the author.
This audiobook is a celebration of....
Your best friend.
Your cheerleader.
Your soul mate.
YOU.
Let these words be a constant reminder that you are absolutely spectacular, just the way you are – every part of you, inside and out. Pull up a comfy seat in my brain and let’s unravel all the delightfully complex layers that make us whole. Together, we will navigate our way through finding confidence, delve into lessons we wish we’d been taught at school and become the CEOs of our busy minds. You’ll strengthen your relationship with your body, your brain and all the phenomenal humans in your life. Whether you’re a parent wanting to help your teenager through the turbulence of puberty, a partner searching to understand your girlfriend or just really want to know how to become your own best friend, I’m here to guide you through.
An enormous, endless amount of love,
Chessie x
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- Ruth Mukasa
- 08-11-20
Great starting point for self-care
There are so many good tips in this book, and the author reads it so well. It’s definitely a great starting point/ surface scratcher for self care. I only wish the author would have included a bit more than her experience in the ‘our bodies’ section but overall I’d give it a 9/10.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-11-20
I absolutely love this book!
I loved listening to this book. I struggle with audio books usually but I absolutely adored this! Definitely recommend
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- Sarah Winstanley
- 05-09-20
Incredible
This audio book is amazing, chessie reads it so well, with passion, she clearly cares so much about what she talks about. Loved it!!
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-09-20
A disappointment! not really much to it :(
Bit of a let down, which is a shame as I was really looking forward to it!
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- Anonymous User
- 03-08-20
Uplifting and full of love
I absolutely loved this book and if you're looking for a bit of positivity and a self love injection, this is it!
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- dmnoonan64@hotmail.com
- 28-07-20
Found Chessie just when I needed her most xx
What a beautiful soul 🥰 lifting women up when the world/social media etc is bringing us down 💝 Inspiring, motivational, funny, entertaining, open and honest.
This audiobook will be my go to when I need bolstering. Thank you Chessie xxx
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- Marion Grimes
- 23-07-20
A must-listen
When you lack confidence or when you need just a little boost, Chessie King will give you the warmest piece of advice. It’s like having your best mate in your pocket whenever you need your mood to be lifted. Highly recommended x
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- Gem_13
- 23-07-20
Honest & Real
Chessie what a beautiful book & so timely in this crazy world we live in!
The honesty & personal experiences you share are so impactful.
Keep being you!
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- Emma
- 18-07-20
Perfect pick me up
This book by Chessie King is just what I needed to start believing in myself! listening to her stories of when she was younger was like looking in the mirror! I giggled along what she bravely spoke about some home truths. A must read.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-07-20
A must listen
Loved it - so relatable and endlessly helpful. thank you Chessie. A must listen for women everywhere.
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- Rbaldwin
- 31-08-20
What a self confidence boost!
This book was read so well by the author! I definitely feel a boost in my self confidence after listening to this!
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- Jessica s.
- 29-06-20
Fun, Light read!
Cheesie is genuinely relatable & a breeze to listen to! Thank you for sharing yourself!