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”The First Time...Because Everything Has a Beginning: "A love letter to every young girl who didn’t know she had a voice” Paperback – March 11, 2020
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- Print length165 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMarch 11, 2020
- Dimensions6 x 0.42 x 9 inches
- ISBN-13979-8615759987
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- ASIN : B085R72KTK
- Publisher : Independently published
- Publication date : March 11, 2020
- Language : English
- Print length : 165 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8615759987
- Item Weight : 8.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.42 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,636,037 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3,491 in Abuse Self-Help
- #45,457 in Personal Transformation Self-Help
- #410,914 in Religion & Spirituality (Books)
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Customers find the book thought-provoking, taking them through a journey of self-examination. They describe it as a beautiful and simple read, with one customer noting it's a must-read for both young and old women.
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Customers find the book thought-provoking and inspiring, describing it as a journey that takes readers through powerful self-examination.
"...I see how this book can help someone heal...." Read more
"...Thank you to the author for being so transparent. It is a badge of courage and perseverance that is truly inspiring. Thank you. I bought 2 books...." Read more
"...The First Time" has helped me realize that I have the strength, courage and control to dictate how I want my story to end...." Read more
"This book is so simple yet complex. It takes you on a journey that makes you think about the first time with various things and the impact it has on..." Read more
Customers find the book readable and beautiful, with one customer noting its workbook style.
"Well done. Simple and to the point. I'll be reading it again to answer the question when I have more time. You have given me lots to think about...." Read more
"...It displays raw and rare honesty. I appreciate the workbook style...." Read more
"...It talks about forgiveness of your self and others. This book is beautiful." Read more
"...It was a nice read and I think more woman should read it and than talk about there past also just for healing" Read more
Customers find the book easy to read and simple to understand.
"I found this book an easy read. Ms. Harris-Hutchinson was vulnerable and was able to open up and tell the readers her story...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020I found this book an easy read. Ms. Harris-Hutchinson was vulnerable and was able to open up and tell the readers her story. I see how this book can help someone heal. At the end of each chapter, Ms. Harris-Hutchinson ask four questions to the reader and a section to write down their feelings/answers. I do recommend this book.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020Well done. Simple and to the point. I'll be reading it again to answer the question when I have more time. You have given me lots to think about. I have to rethink some of my experiences that I never considered an issue. For people that deny their pass this book may be the thing that can change your life for the better.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020This book truly dispels all societal norms about trauma. I read it in one week and read it again, while doing the workbook pages the second time. It was thought provoking and the workbook pages were extremely valuable. I feel this book will help the healing process for Millions of people that have been previously not able to share their trauma. Thank you to the author for being so transparent. It is a badge of courage and perseverance that is truly inspiring. Thank you. I bought 2 books. One for me and one to share. I can’t wait for the book tour. This is a must read! Agape
- Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021Carolyn's son Melcom was reading a few chapters from her book this evening. I had to buy it. I just finished reading the whole book, I couldn't put it down. A lot of what Carolyn felt and went through, I could relate, I too was molested as a preteen. For years I blamed myself. I felt dirty, shameful, sad, lonely,depressed and not trusting of men .To this day, I still haven't told what happened. I'm currently seeing a therapist, I haven't told her my story yet. I don't want to feel like I'm being judged. Thank you Carolyn for sharing your story. Many people have told me I should write a book. Reading yours have encouraged me to do so. Just like you have encouraged me, I would like to encourage people to speak up and be aware of who's around your children. Thank you so much, I'm in tears. 💜
- Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2020I reccomend this book to all and any ,especially women, who find it difficult to move pass the hurt, shame, fear and anger they are feeling from past indiscretions and abuses and are seeking peace, joy and happiness! This has been an emotional, enlightening and encouraging read! "The First Time" has helped me realize that I have the strength, courage and control to dictate how I want my story to end. I fully understand and accept that I matter to me! That I am not flawed! Although, this new journey is hard, this is "The First Time..I choose ME!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2020I bought this book without knowing its focus. The author bares her all. She leaves nothing to the imagination. It displays raw and rare honesty. I appreciate the workbook style. This book should lead readers who identify with the author to seek professional help. For someone who hasn’t come to grips with her/his issues, this book can be overwhelming. Read the book. Seek help. Author, thank you for your ministry of service in helping victims find their voice.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021I loved this book because it gives you the full picture from the person who was abused sexually such as myself and it lets me know how she felt all those years. It's very similar to my own and this book touched me and let me know its okay to feel this way and you can get through it and you can heal yourself.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2020This book is so simple yet complex. It takes you on a journey that makes you think about the first time with various things and the impact it has on you. It talks about forgiveness of your self and others. This book is beautiful.