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True Crime with Kendall Rae

Kendall Rae is a true-crime content creator on YouTube who has used her platform to spread awareness for victims and their families. Now she is bringing episodes of her YouTube true-crime series to podcast format, to hopefully create even more awareness around the cases she covers. Kendall's approac...

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If You're Going Through Hell, Keep Going! cover

If You're Going Through Hell, Keep Going!

Doug Giles

Mentioned 8 months ago

She Was Attacked by Her Ex and Survived: The Inspiring Story of Madison Schemitz

This quote served as Madison's mantra during her recovery path after the attack. It was shared with her by an older respiratory therapist, explaining that one should not want to stay in hell but must keep going to get out of it.

It's, if you're going through hell, keep going.

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Deadly Medicines and Organised Crime

Peter Gotzsche

Mentioned 8 months ago

Killer Turned Horror Movie Star?! The Case of Shane Moore and Tucker Reed

Kelly and her then-husband Daniel Reed wrote this book together, which was pretty successful and was later adapted into a TV movie.

The two of them actually wrote a book together called Deadly Medicine, which was actually pretty successful and was eventually adapted into a TV movie.

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Into the Wild

Jon Krakauer

Mentioned 11 months ago

Love Triangle Ends in Horror Because of This Psycho… the Case of Alex Woodworth

This popular book was mentioned as the central figure of the story about Christopher McCandless, which Ezra McCandless was inspired by for her last name.

So much so that he was the central figure of the popular 1996 book Into the Wild and the 2007 movie Adaptation, which really popularized him more for the younger generations.

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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Charlie Mackesy

Mentioned 1 year ago

Abducted on Her Morning Run by Pure Evil: The Murder of Eliza Fletcher

An excerpt from this book was read during a ceremony honoring Eliza Fletcher's memory at her school. The excerpt emphasized the importance of love and focusing on the present day rather than worrying about the future.

We don't know about tomorrow, said the horse. All we need to know is that we love each other.

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LOVEMAPS: Clinical Concepts of Sexual/Erotic Health and Pathology, Paraphilia, and Gender Transposition of Childhood, Adolescence, and Maturity cover

LOVEMAPS

John Money

Mentioned 1 year ago

High School Cheerleader’s Life Was Stolen: Justice for Angelina Gonzales

The show was described as excellent, very scary, but very eye-opening, especially for parents or young people discussing domestic violence.

I mean, I mean, all the time, but I've seen a lot of talk about it recently because of the show adolescence on Netflix, which is excellent, very scary, but very eye opening, especially as a parent or to other young people out there as well.

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Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It cover

Of Boys and Men

Richard V. Reeves

Mentioned 1 year ago

Baron Li Survives 9 Gunshots & Is Here To Tell His Story

The book was strongly recommended as part of checking out the work of Richard Reeve and his American Institute for Boys and Men.

If possible, I strongly recommend checking out the work of Richard Reeved and his American Institute for Boys and Men, along with his book Of Boys and Men.

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H is for Holly: A Personalized Alphabet Book All About You! (Personalized Children's Book) cover

H is for Holly

Li’l Llama Custom Kids Books

Mentioned 1 year ago

Shot in Broad Daylight on a Park Bench: The Unsolved Case of Carnell Sledge & Kate Brown

The speaker mentioned purchasing this customized alphabet book for her daughter, which includes her name and allows for customization like hair color.

And I just bought her an alphabet book. So it's titled H is for Holly. And you can customize like the hair color.

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Grieving Through Grace: A guide to the grief journey after the loss of a child or loved one! cover

Grieving Through Grace

Jamie Dickerson

Mentioned 1 year ago

TikToker April Holt’s Death Almost Went Unsolved… Until Her Mom Got Her Killer To Confess

This book was described as both a memoir and a guide to the grief journey after the loss of a child or loved one. All proceeds from its sale were going towards supporting the 'Grieve With Me' nonprofit grief center.

just when you think she can't get any more impressive, through everything else she has been through and everything else she is working on, she has actually already written a book about grief. And it's published. You can buy it now.

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Gone Girl

Gillian Flynn

Mentioned 2 years ago

No Body, No Problem: Guilty Verdict Reached in the Presumed Murder of Jennifer Dulos

The book and movie were mentioned as examples of someone faking their own death and framing their spouse, which the attorney for Fotis claimed Jennifer Dulos had done.

I'm sure most of you have heard of the book and movie called Gone Girl. It's very, very popular. It's about this woman who fakes her death and pins it on her husband.

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You Know You Want This

Kristen Roupenian

Mentioned 2 years ago

Her Lying Husband Paid Someone $10,000 To Kill Her: The Murder of Kelley Clayton

The speaker learned about the position of 'Enforcer' in hockey while researching for this book.

And this was a new word for me, I actually learned about this position or position. It's kind of an unofficial position in hockey back when I was researching for cat person and I'm proud of it.

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Git Prodigy

Ebenezer Don

Mentioned 2 years ago

Mo Wilson’s Killer CAUGHT After Changing Her Appearance & Fleeing the Country

This book was mentioned as a book that Mo Wilson was working on, but the author was not explicitly mentioned. The speaker made the comment as a way of describing how great Mo Wilson was.

The tools of a prodigy. She's about to set the world on fire.

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The Most Dangerous Game

Richard Connell

Mentioned 2 years ago

Zodiac Killer: Still Unsolved!

It was mentioned during an interview with a suspect, Arthur Lee Allen, and was described as a book about a man who hunted couples while wearing black, and often carrying a gun and knife, similar to the Zodiac Killer's methods.

And what's super strange is in the interview one of the first things that Arthur said was how much he loves this one book. And the book is called The Most Dangerous Game.

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Amy: My Search for Her Killer: Secrets and Suspects in the Unsolved Murder of Amy Mihaljevic Cover

James Renner

Amy

My Search for Her Killer

The host suggested the book as a way to dive deeper into the Amy Mihaljevic case, noting that it provides extensive details about the suspects and the unsolved murder. It was presented as a highly recommended resource for listeners seeking more thorough coverage.

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Episode: 32 Years Later, And Still No Answers - Who Killed...

It was recommended for a more in-depth look at the Amy Mihaljevic case. It covers details about the suspects and the unsolved murder.

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If you want to take an even more detailed look at this case I highly recommend James Renner's book. It's called Amy My Search for Her Killer, Secrets and Suspects in the Unsolved Murder of Amy Mahalovic.

LOVEMAPS: Clinical Concepts of Sexual/Erotic Health and Pathology, Paraphilia, and Gender Transposition of Childhood, Adolescence, and Maturity Cover

John Money

LOVEMAPS

Clinical Concepts of Sexual/Erotic Health and Pathology, Paraphilia, and Gender Transposition of Childhood, Adolescence, and Maturity

The show was described as excellent, very scary, but very eye-opening, especially for parents or young people discussing domestic violence.

"

I mean, I mean, all the time, but I've seen a lot of talk about it recently because of the show adolescence on Netflix, which is excellent, very scary, but very eye opening, especially as a parent or...

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Episode: High School Cheerleader’s Life Was Stolen: Justice...

The show was described as excellent, very scary, but very eye-opening, especially for parents or young people discussing domestic violence.

"

I mean, I mean, all the time, but I've seen a lot of talk about it recently because of the show adolescence on Netflix, which is excellent, very scary, but very eye opening, especially as a parent or to other young people out there as well.

especially after watching Adolescence. I really do recommend it. It's a great show and it sparks so many great conversations.

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Lisa J. Morgan

Shattered (Closer to the Sun

An Urban Fantasy Romance Series Book 1)

Kendall Rae listened to the audiobook of the title while researching the Belinda Temple case, noting that it supplied her with detailed information about the incident. She used the material to inform the episode’s narrative, indicating that the book served as a useful reference source. The overall tone was positive, highlighting its relevance to the case discussion.

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My Brother Jason: The untold story of Jason Corbett's life and brutal murder by Tom and Molly Martens Cover

Tracey Corbett-Lynch

My Brother Jason

The untold story of Jason Corbett's life and brutal murder by Tom and Molly Martens

During the episode, Kendall Rae referenced the book several times, noting that the sister’s account gave detailed insight into Jason’s life, his growing concerns about his wife’s deceptive behavior, and his plans to protect his children. She highlighted how the narrative presented a markedly different perspective on the events leading up to his death, emphasizing its value for understanding the case.

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Episode: Self Defense or Intentional Homicide? Former FBI A...

The book, written by Jason's sister Tracy, was mentioned multiple times and provided insights into Jason's life, his relationship with Molly, and the events leading up to his death. It highlighted Molly's deceptive nature and Jason's growing concerns about her.

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Tracy recalls this moment in the book and talks about how that look on Jason's face told her so much that she knew right away that he felt like he lost his entire world but Jason knew that he had two kids at home he needed to be strong for so he could not let this consume him.

in the book Molly included many things on her resume that would turn out not to be true for one she claimed to have graduated from Clemson University even though the reality was she dropped out of school she also said that she had been vetted and approved to be a foster parent that wasn't true either

Tracy's book tells a much much different story

in her book Tracy says that Jason was starting to really consider divorcing Molly and bringing the kids back to Ireland he told her that things had gotten really bad between the two of them and he was even hiding the kids passports because he thought maybe Molly would somehow try to get rid of them

tracy talks about finding out that her brother died in her book and she said that she was just in complete shock and she actually says that he was days away from bringing his children back to ireland and leaving molly behind and that molly actually knew that

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Sarah Corbett Lynch

Noodle Loses Dad

The book was highlighted as a gentle, rhyming story about loss and redemption, created by the author's own experience of grief. It was presented by the guest as a resource to help children facing difficult situations such as divorce or the death of a loved one, and the host noted that the author reads it in schools to support young readers. The discussion emphasized its therapeutic value for kids dealing with emotional challenges.

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Episode: Self Defense or Intentional Homicide? Former FBI A...

Sarah, Jason's daughter, wrote a children's book about grief and loss, drawing inspiration from her own experience after her father's death. The book was mentioned as a way to help other children cope with similar situations, using a rhyming format.

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her first book is called Noodle Loses Dad and it's a story about loss and redemption

well i'm noodle um and i wanted to write my book because i wanted to help other children who might be going through difficult times whether it's from divorce to blended families or losing someone that they love

sarah reads it to kids in schools back in her hometown of limrick it's a story that rhymes with sarah's own life which means there is sadness to the tale just as sarah and tracy still have yeah well we have good days and bad days and um what we do on our bad days is we sit down we talk about it and sometimes there's a little bit of a cry and i knew

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Susan Goldstein

Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Divorce

Kendall Rae noted that the title was referenced as a source for a strategy in handling a divorce, describing one of its steps that suggested posting happy pictures on social media and then deleting them to help put the past behind you. The discussion was brief and used the book mainly to illustrate that particular advice.

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Episode: Connie Dabate’s Cheating Husband Is Found Guilty A...

It was mentioned that Richard Dabate and his wife, Connie, were supposedly reading a book about modern divorce as a way to explain a Facebook post, and that one of the steps in the book was to post as though everything was normal before deleting the posts.

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and that one of the steps it tells you to take is to post pictures on facebook and social media like everything is fine and then delete them after he told her that it helps with putting the past in the past

Irreparable: Three Lives. Two Deaths. One Story that Has to be Told. Cover

Mark Gerardot

Irreparable

Three Lives. Two Deaths. One Story that Has to be Told.

The book was brought up when the host discussed the Gerardot family's tragedy, noting that Mark Gerardot, who was directly involved, had authored a memoir about the events. The episode highlighted that the publication sparked controversy because of his connection to the case and questions about his motives. The conversation treated the title with skepticism rather than endorsement.

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Episode: The Fatal Affair: The Gerardots & Meredith Chapman

Mark, who was involved in the events of the podcast, wrote and published a book about the events. It has been met with controversy due to his role in the tragedy and potential ulterior motives.

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Mark ended up publishing a book called Irreparable and the book has been very controversial.

The Moments We Stand: Silence Breaks: Book 1 Cover

Ashlee Boyson (Birk)

The Moments We Stand

Silence Breaks

In the episode about the Walgreens parking lot murder, Kendall Rae noted that the author had written the title after the tragedy, exploring faith, hope, and forgiveness as part of her healing. The discussion highlighted the book's focus on processing grief and finding resilience, presenting it as a thoughtful reflection on recovery.

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Episode: Love Triangle Turns Deadly in a Walgreens Parking...

Ashley wrote this book in the years following Emmett's death, where she discussed faith, hope, and forgiveness in the wake of the tragedy and her healing process.

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she had written a book called The Moments We Stand silence breaks where she talks about faith hope and forgiveness

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Georgetta Potoski

Our Mary Jo

The host introduced the title as being written by Mary Jo’s cousin, who provided a theory that Mary Jo may have suffocated instead of drowning and could have survived for hours in an air bubble. The discussion highlighted the author's close personal connection and the new insights her research offered into the case. The overall tone was positive, presenting the book as a valuable perspective for listeners.

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Episode: Ted Kennedy and Chappaquiddick… Is It the Kennedy...

It was mentioned as a book written by Mary Jo Capicni's cousin, Georgia Petoskey, who discussed the possibility that Mary Jo may have suffocated instead of drowning and could have lived for hours.

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I recently sat down with Georgia Petoskey, Mary Jo's cousin and close confidant and the author of the book Our Mary Jo.

That's one of the hardest things we had to accept. Her parents in particular thought that she had died instantly and a few years after she died they went up there and spoke with John Ferrer, the scuba diver and he told them she could have lived up to three hours in the air bubble in the car and it was like they had lost her all over again.

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Robin Colombo

From Being a Mafia Widow to God's Child

In the episode about the McDonald's Monopoly scam, the hosts noted that Robin Colombo, the former participant who served 18 months, wrote the book to recount her experiences and describe her conversion to Christianity. They presented it as a personal account of her transformation after incarceration.

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Die Abenteuer des Barons von Munchhausen (+ Audio CD) Cover

Rudolf Erich Raspe

Die Abenteuer des Barons von Munchhausen (+ Audio CD)

In one episode, the host explained that the term for a certain psychological disorder was derived from a fictional 18th‑century character featured in the book, noting his reputation for extravagant falsehoods. The discussion was purely informational, using the title to illustrate the origin of the disorder’s name.

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Episode: Mother Fakes Daughter’s Cancer for Financial Gain?...

The psychological disorder Munchhausen Syndrome by Proxy was originally named after a fictional character from this 18th century book, who was known for his dramatic yet fabricated stories.

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It was actually named after a fictitious 18th century character from a book named Baron Munchhausen who was known for his dramatic but false stories.

Small Sacrifices: A True Story of Passion and Murder Cover

Ann Rule

Small Sacrifices

A True Story of Passion and Murder

The book was brought up as a source on Diane Downs after her daughter Becky unexpectedly discovered it in a local bookstore, underscoring its relevance to the case. No explicit endorsement was given, and it was mentioned primarily as a factual reference.

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Episode: The Disturbing Lies of Murderous Mother Diane Down...

It was mentioned as a book about Diane Downs, and was found by her daughter Becky in a bookstore, which was a shocking revelation.

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she found the book Small Sacrifices by Ann Ruhl at a local bookstore

Tell Me Everything: The Story of a Private Investigation Cover

Erika Krouse

Tell Me Everything

The Story of a Private Investigation

It was written by Shara Wright, the wife of Lorenzen, and was about a woman married to an unfaithful and abusive NBA player; the book's details led many to believe it was based on Lorenzen and his relationship with Shara, especially given the timing of its release.

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she ended up releasing a book it was titled mr Tell Me Everything and this book was about the life of a woman who was married to an unfaithful and abusive nba player and she at first...

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Episode: NBA Player Killed for His Money: The Murder of Lor...

It was written by Shara Wright, the wife of Lorenzen, and was about a woman married to an unfaithful and abusive NBA player; the book's details led many to believe it was based on Lorenzen and his relationship with Shara, especially given the timing of its release.

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she ended up releasing a book it was titled mr Tell Me Everything and this book was about the life of a woman who was married to an unfaithful and abusive nba player and she at first claimed that the story was fiction but the details in the book led many to believe otherwise and eventually she just began straight up telling people that the main character was based on Lorenzen

If You're Going Through Hell, Keep Going! Cover

Doug Giles

If You're Going Through Hell, Keep Going!

The book was referenced as a motivational quote that a survivor adopted during her recovery, with a therapist explaining that one should not stay in hell but keep moving forward. The hosts highlighted the quote's emphasis on perseverance and using it as a personal mantra.

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Episode: She Was Attacked by Her Ex and Survived: The Inspi...

This quote served as Madison's mantra during her recovery path after the attack. It was shared with her by an older respiratory therapist, explaining that one should not want to stay in hell but must keep going to get out of it.

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It's, if you're going through hell, keep going.

And then shared the, if you're going through hell, keep going quote by Winston Churchill? And then explained it in a way that really resonated with me as in like, if you're going through hell, like why would you want to stay there? You'd never want to stay there. So you just have to keep going and get out of it.

Deadly Medicines and Organised Crime Cover

Peter Gotzsche

Deadly Medicines and Organised Crime

The hosts noted that Kelly and her then‑husband Daniel Reed had co‑written the book, which had become quite successful and was later adapted into a TV movie. No strong recommendation was given, merely a factual mention of its impact.

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Episode: Killer Turned Horror Movie Star?! The Case of Shan...

Kelly and her then-husband Daniel Reed wrote this book together, which was pretty successful and was later adapted into a TV movie.

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The two of them actually wrote a book together called Deadly Medicine, which was actually pretty successful and was eventually adapted into a TV movie.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: Inspiring Conversations on Hope, Love and Personal Growth Cover

Charlie Mackesy

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Inspiring Conversations on Hope, Love and Personal Growth

During a ceremony honoring Eliza Fletcher's memory, the host read an excerpt from the book, noting its message about love and focusing on the present rather than worrying about tomorrow. The passage was highlighted as a poignant reminder of compassion and connection for the community.

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Episode: Abducted on Her Morning Run by Pure Evil: The Murd...

An excerpt from this book was read during a ceremony honoring Eliza Fletcher's memory at her school. The excerpt emphasized the importance of love and focusing on the present day rather than worrying about the future.

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We don't know about tomorrow, said the horse. All we need to know is that we love each other.

Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It Cover

Richard V. Reeves

Of Boys and Men

Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It

Kendall Rae strongly recommended the title, urging listeners to explore Richard Reeves's work and his American Institute for Boys and Men as a way to understand the challenges facing modern males. She highlighted the book as essential reading for anyone interested in the subject.

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Episode: Baron Li Survives 9 Gunshots & Is Here To Tell His...

The book was strongly recommended as part of checking out the work of Richard Reeve and his American Institute for Boys and Men.

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If possible, I strongly recommend checking out the work of Richard Reeved and his American Institute for Boys and Men, along with his book Of Boys and Men.

H is for Holly: A Personalized Alphabet Book All About You! (Personalized Children's Book) Cover

Li’l Llama Custom Kids Books

H is for Holly

A Personalized Alphabet Book All About You! (Personalized Children's Book)

In the episode, the host shared that she had purchased the personalized alphabet book for her daughter, noting that it could be customized with details like the child's name and hair color. She mentioned the title and its customizable features as a thoughtful gift. The discussion was brief and centered on the personal use rather than a recommendation for listeners.

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Episode: Shot in Broad Daylight on a Park Bench: The Unsolv...

The speaker mentioned purchasing this customized alphabet book for her daughter, which includes her name and allows for customization like hair color.

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And I just bought her an alphabet book. So it's titled H is for Holly. And you can customize like the hair color.

Grieving Through Grace: A guide to the grief journey after the loss of a child or loved one! Cover

Jamie Dickerson

Grieving Through Grace

A guide to the grief journey after the loss of a child or loved one!

Kendall Rae highlighted the title as a memoir and practical guide for navigating grief after losing a child or loved one, noting that all sales supported the Grieve With Me nonprofit. She praised the author's achievement of publishing such a resource and encouraged listeners to purchase it.

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Episode: TikToker April Holt’s Death Almost Went Unsolved…...

This book was described as both a memoir and a guide to the grief journey after the loss of a child or loved one. All proceeds from its sale were going towards supporting the 'Grieve With Me' nonprofit grief center.

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just when you think she can't get any more impressive, through everything else she has been through and everything else she is working on, she has actually already written a book about grief. And it's published. You can buy it now.

It's called Grieving Through Grace, which is both a memoir and guide to the grief journey after the loss of a child or a loved one.

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