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We Can Do Hard Things
Ashley C. Ford’s memoir, Somebody’s Daughter, was highly praised by the hosts, who called it an "insanely beautiful," powerful, and timeless work of art. During a deep-dive interview with Ford herself, the discussion centered on the memoir’s themes of forgiveness, self-love, and the courageous necessity of speaking one’s truth. The book was particularly noted for a powerful moment involving Ford's father, who encouraged her to tell her story honestly, emphasizing that telling the truth is the only thing worth doing next to loving somebody.
Episode: 53. How to Love Yourself & Let Yourself be Loved w...
It was discussed as a powerful, magical, and timeless work of art that has the power to change lives, with a crescendo moment involving a quote from the author's father.
When my life was new, I understood in my bones how little it mattered what anybody else was doing or what they thought about what I was doing. I believed my bones then.
Do me a favor, Ashley, when you write about you and me, just tell the truth, your truth. Don't worry about nobody's feelings, especially not mine.
You got to be tough to tell your truth. But it's the only thing worth doing next to loving somebody.
We won't be okay unless we talk about what hurts.
I could not make that feel right.
Episode: 52. FORGIVING & FINDING PEACE with ASHLEY C. FORD
The book was described as a beautiful and original memoir about forgiveness and self-love, touching on the author's experiences with family and challenging societal expectations.
And then her freaking blockbuster, insanely beautiful memoir, Somebody's Daughter came out.
She's just been through some shit and she has dealt with it all head on and she has no secrets, no shame, no denial.
She's done the work and it just shows she's joyful, deeply kind, brilliant.
And she's the New York Times bestselling memoirist. She wrote Somebody's Daughter, which was published by Flatiron Books in June, 2021.
I love the parts in the book about how reading was like church to you.