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Patricia L. Brooks

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Patricia re-published this first memoir - Gifts of Sisterhood in 2020 - as a celebration of her sister's life and published two other memoirs prior - Sick as My Secrets and Three Husbands and a Thousand Boyfriends. One is on her recovery from alcohol - 37 years - and the other survival from trauma and violent crime twice.

Patricia is active in the community speaking out on women's issues, grief, recovery and domestic violence survival for research on both of these books.

She has written many articles, short stories, edited university curriculum and developed a career of seminar presentations. As an inspirational and motivational speaker, she has contributed to the development of successful men and women for many years.
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Average rating: 3.99 · 112 ratings · 27 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Sick as My Secrets: A Memoir 3.85 avg rating — 87 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Three Husbands and a Thousand Boyfriends by Patricia L. Brooks (Goodreads Author), Ann Videan (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.40 avg rating — 15 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gifts of Sisterhood: a journey on to your own 4.60 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2005 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Intestinal Fortitude: A Memoir by Earl Llewellyn Goldmann, Patricia L. Brooks (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Ann Narcisian Videan (Editor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Liars' Club

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A Biography of Mrs Marty Mann: The First Lady of Alcoholics Anonymous

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Broken Whole

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Patricia Brooks has read I Remember Nothing and other reflections: Memories and wisdom from the iconic writer and director by Nora Ephron	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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BOUNCE BACK is a moving and inspirational story of a boy's journey to manhood with the help of friends and neighbors and teachers and coaches, when his family was not there for him. He suffered at the hand of his father. but did not give up. He earne ...more
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In this poignant memoir Earl tells stories from his life growing up in the 40s 50s and 60s in Oregon - including his love for basketball and playing basketball at Oregon State - losing his scholarships for baseball and basketball to the horrendous ca ...more
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THE SCIENCE OF FOOD ADDICTION Dr. Kari Anderson understands food addiction. With her subjective experiences she has revolutionized the way she thinks of food since her research and doctoral work. She is on the forefront of understanding the body/s rel ...more
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Patricia’s Quotes

“By choosing recovery and risking to be real, we set the healthy boundaries that say, "I am in charge of my recovery and my life, and no one else on this Earth is.”
― Charles L. Whitfield, Boundaries and Relationships, Knowing, Protecting and Enjoying the Self

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“There is never a time or place for true love. It happens accidentally, in a heartbeat, in a single flashing, throbbing moment.”
― Sarah Dessen, The Truth About Forever

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“Life is an awful, ugly place to not have a best friend.”
― Sarah Dessen, Someone Like You

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“Love is needing someone. Love is putting up with someone's bad qualities because they somehow complete you.”
― Sarah Dessen, This Lullaby

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“Don't think or judge, just listen.”
― Sarah Dessen, Just Listen

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