Chicken-Fried Women
Friendship, Kinship, and the Women Who Made Us This Way
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– Mel Robbins, bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast
From the bestselling author of Eat Cake. Be Brave, a love letter to the strong, opinionated Southern women who raised her and surround us all.
Lucy and Ethel. Laverne and Shirley. Dorothy, Sophia, Blanche, and Rose. Chicken-Fried Women is a celebration of them: the women who raised us, taught us to cook and clap back. The ones who prayed for us, raged at us and humbled us a notch or two when we needed it. These are the women who have encouraged us, teased us, chastised us, and mortified us. And as they fill up the seats around our table, we realize we wouldn’t have it any other way.
They’re our Chicken-Fried Women—battered on the outside, tender on the inside. Some are salty and a couple are Nashville Hot. Filled with a hilarious cast of larger-than life women, this book explores why no one messes with Southern women and their hair, why the whole family comes along when you go bra shopping, why true crime and aquarobics brings us together, and how faith shapes us through it all.
Insightful, big-hearted and laugh-out-loud funny, Chicken-Fried Women is a celebration of friendship, kinship and the women who shaped us.
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“I Thought It Would Be Better Than This offers the calm, gentle wisdom we seek in quiet times. You’ll learn to name your experiences and disappointments, grieve them, and find actional steps forward to heal and move on, empowered and clear.”Tia Levings, Author of A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy
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“A beautiful, honest, and practical guide for anyone who has found themselves facing unexpected hardships. Jessica’s story and hard-won wisdom lets us know we aren’t alone and leaves us with hope that even the most challenging things in life can lead us to beauty. A-must read.”Libby Ward, Digital Creator (@LibbyWard) and Mental Health Advocate
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"This beautiful book shows readers how, even in our darkest moments, there is hope for making it through and an opportunity for a transformative new beginning. I’ve seen firsthand how my friend Jessica lives with grace and resilience. Her journey is a reminder that we can reclaim our story and rediscover the beauty of our lives. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is ready to create beauty from the ashes and begin living their fullest lives."Mallory Ervin, Bestselling Author of Living Fully
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“Turner knows the brutal heartbreak of unexpected loss and calls upon the reader to keep going, encouraging them to manage expectations, call deep on courage, and to risk embracing change even when it means moving closer to the pain inevitably found inside transformation. This book is a must read for everyone who has experienced loss and wondered ‘what in the world do I do now?”Meghan Riordan Jarvis, LICSW and Author of Can Anyone Tell Me? Essential Questions about Grief and Loss
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"One of the fundamental questions of life: how do we make new lives when the lives we planned on—and loved--are no longer an option? This book is required reading for any of us who have found ourselves asking that question, and Jessica is an honest, wise, endearing guide through the wilderness."Shauna Niequist, New York Times bestselling author Present Over Perfect
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"If you feel like your loss is too hard, too different, or too big, Jessica Turner is a kind companion. Her advice is hard-won and lived in, blending personal story with practical tools. For anyone in a dark tunnel who can't yet see a light, this book is a candle—a reminder that hope is always an option and redemption may be closer than you think."Emily P. Freeman, New York Times bestselling author of How to Walk into a Room
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“Jessica vulnerably offers a personal but universal guide to navigating life’s most painful realities. Both poignant and practical, this beautiful book will help heal your broken heart.”Katherine Wolf, Author of Hope Heals, Suffer Strong, and Treasures in the Dark
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"I Thought It Would Be Better Than This offers strategies to improve your life, no matter what your individual circumstances are. Part memoir, part personal improvement guidebook, Turner takes readers on a journey through some of her most difficult moments, demonstrating how she overcame obstacles in spite of everything that was working against her. This book is a must-have for people navigating personal and professional transitions."Amy Shoenthal, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Setback Cycle
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“A beautiful, tender invitation to explore the universal experience of grief and disappointment. In this validating, courageous book, you’ll find your own story reflected and the courage to move from sorrow to strength. If you’ve ever wondered how to make sense of loss, or if the weight of grief can ever be lifted, this book will remind you that you are not alone—and that redemption isn’t just a possibility, it’s a path we can all walk.”Ashley LeMieux, National bestselling author, top podcast host of Healing Her, and MS in mental health and wellness
- On Sale
- Apr 22, 2025
- Page Count
- 256 pages
- Publisher
- Worthy Books
- ISBN-13
- 9781546008248
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