12 Profound Books About Hope And Its Power

Hope. What is it about that particular word and all that it represents that pushes people to give it all and then some in pursuit of whatever they are looking for, no matter how foolish or hopeless it all might seem.

Hope is something that has kept people going since pretty much the beginning of humanity and it will not stop anytime soon. The anecdotes narrated through the pages of these books can show you the power that a simple belief, however baseless, could carry on miraculous achievements.

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#1 Dear Martha, WTF?: What I Found in My Search for Why

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Author Tricia LaVoice chronicles how hope and a “friendship” with a tree she named “Martha” can bring a person back to life after unthinkable tragedies befall a family. This book has helped many rethink grief and how coming to terms with grief may be helped by embracing nature – one tree at a time.

Written beautifully, Dear Martha, WTF , is a book at first where you think the story won’t match the title. However, you realize that it does. Written poignantly and with much humor. I think it will resonate with many readers.

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#2 Reasons to Live One More Day, Every Day by Jas Rawlinson

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Reasons to Live is an easy to read, inspiring collection of stories from everyday individuals who have faced extreme adversity or mental illness, and have found a way to conquer their challenges in order to live a life of purpose and passion. Topics include eating disorders/body image issues, chronic illness, domestic violence, disabilities, and sexual orientation. This book is a must have for anyone who is searching for hope.

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#3 Positive Thoughts for Troubling Times

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Rarely before in history has the world been so divided. With each new Tweet, falsehood, or upsetting news headline, the things we once took for granted and believed in have become upended and, in the process, have crushed our spirit. The inspired ideas and power thoughts in Positive Thoughts for Troubling Times will provide readers with hope, a renewed spirit and a new perspective at viewing our worrisome times.

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#4 Bring the Rain by JoAnn Franklin

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When brilliant and accomplished psychology professor and think tank co-founder, Dart Sommers, begins experiencing dizzy spells, memory loss and episodes of unusual behavior, she is forced to confront one of the biggest challenges of her life: frontotemporal dementia. As she struggles to accept this devastating diagnosis, Dart begins to push away those closest to her, including the man who is willing to go through this heart-wrenching experience with her, Ash White. Insightful and incredibly moving, Bring the Rain explores how hope can prevail, even in the worst of circumstances.

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#5 Broken Brain, Fortified Faith by Virginia Pillars

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I wrote a book about my journey through schizophrenia with our adult daughter. When she became ill, I had little hope. I didn’t know anyone who had this illness and went on to lead a productive life. It took many months of treatment and a lot of support, but our daughter made it to recovery. Today, she lives a life similar to many people her age. She lives in an apartment, works full-time, manages all of her business/medical affairs, and leads an active social life.

I suggest our story because it brings hope to other families who find themselves in a similar situation. Mental illness affects one in five people in a given year. Hope, along with education and treatment enables those affected to reach recovery.

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#6 Searching for God in the Garbage by Bracha Goetz

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Searching for God in the Garbage is an extremely candid memoir based on the actual diary entries of a Harvard grad who develops and eventually recovers from food addictions. It is a game-changing book because it instills hope as we learn that we can all fill our inner emptiness by joyfully nourishing our souls.

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#7 Connect: How to Love and Accept Yourself After Divorce by Dawn Burnett

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Connect How To Love And Accept Yourself After Divorce is full of incredible advice on how to thrive instead of survive and it all comes down to connecting from within and the power of the mind. How our subconscious mind can self-sabotage what our conscious mind is desiring.

The 11 relatable stories take readers on a journey showing them how they can push past fears and struggles and build their confidence, so they can live the life they’ve been dreaming of. As one reader said, Great book on teaching how to go from just surviving to thriving! The book focuses on thriving after divorce but the advice can really be applied to any situation in life where you need to improve your self esteem and realize your own self worth.

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#8 HOPE: Finding the Path toward Happiness, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Enjoyment

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In HOPE: Finding the Path toward Happiness, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Enjoyment, Huynh reflects on escaping a life of poverty and slavery in Vietnam and using tough memories as a reminder that there’s no obstacle too great to prevent anyone from achieving their dreams.

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#9 Follow Your Detour by Lindsay McKenzie

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Follow Your Detour is the perfect book for anyone experiencing the reality that life rarely goes according to plan. We’ve always been told to follow our dreams, but what happens when those dreams aren’t working out? Divorce? Personal struggles? Loss of a job or a loved one? We all run into a variety of dead ends in life.

While it can be tough to accept at first, the concept of a detour is, in my opinion, critical in life. It empowers you to shift your focus from those dead ends to embracing the opportunity to take an alternate path full of possibility.

No matter what you’re going through, Follow Your Detour will help you find courage, overcome your fears of uncertainty, and push forward instead of feeling stuck. It will also guide you in adopting a mindset that will help you change your perspective in order find the real you and discover the greatness that’s out there waiting for you.

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#10 Struck by Hope by Jeanine Patten-Coble

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The day after being diagnosed with breast cancer, Jeanine Patten-Coble was struck with a calling that turned her world upside down. In this book, she weaves her tale of running away from a calling-to finding a purpose. Her story inspires hope and a new-found courage to live an authentic life. In Struck by Hope, she invites us along on her journey toward becoming ridiculously present.

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#11 The Women of The Rose by Dorothy Gibbons

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Texas women have a well-earned reputation for big hair, big hearts and Texas-sized tenacity. The Women of The Rose is the story of such women — the kind who didn’t let the little things like no money, no experience with non-profits, and no breaks in the glass ceiling keep them from launching what has become a 30-year investment in life-saving women’s health. In this collection of stories from co-founder Dorothy Gibbons you will discover what it took to face naysayers, build a legacy, and even take on what once was a death sentence for 1000s of women.

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#12 Come Back Strong, Balanced Wellness after Surgical Menopause by Lori Ann King

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Educational, inspirational, and motivational. A well-written journey through a dramatic life-changing experience that leaves readers with a positive outlook and practical techniques that will help you overcome your own life struggles.

The days immediately after that argument were probably the most difficult few days of our marriage. But it was a turning point for me. I had to take a hard look at my life and myself and decide whether I wanted to find a solution or wallow in my problems.

I combined everything I knew from traditional and nontraditional healing practices and I explored new paths and lifestyle changes to reduce stress and improve my life’s balance and overall wellness. I worked to bring more peace and calmness to my life through meditation. I defined my definite major purpose. I uncovered passions and spent more time focusing on the positive. As I focused on happiness, balance and joy showed up.

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Jas Rawlinson from JasRawlinson

Allen Klein from N/A

Leslie Standridge from BookSparks

Virginia Pillars from VirginiaPillars

Bracha Goetz from Bracha’s Books

Dawn Burnett from A New Dawn Natural Solutions, Inc

Wanny Huynh from WannyHuynh

Lindsay McKenzie from Follow Your Detour

Susan Stitt from Front Edge Publishing

Dorothy Gibbons from DorothyGibbons

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