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So Many Freakin' Secrets: The Real Story Behind the "Perfect" Family - and the Healing Truths that can Set Anyone Free
In So Many Freakin’ Secrets, Janet Cheney takes her readers on a journey through her own 1950s/1960s-era dysfunctional a life full of secrets, unaddressed emotions, and unhealthy behavior patterns that cultivated a climate of abuse.
Punctuated with humor and unusual spurts of joy, Cheney is stymied by unspoken family themes of suppressing grief, hiding abuse, eating away your emotions, "don't talk/don’t share," and withholding love and affection. It all becomes the catalyst to find self-love and learning that all are worthy of love, just for being born. Stranger than fiction, this heart-twisting yet witty memoir takes you on a rebellious journey through traumatic experiences, unexpected twists, craziness, and some good times, ultimately arriving at a victory over it all.
She wants you to know
1. You can overcome life trauma;
2. Your life can become one of positive, uplifting experiences; and, ultimately,
3. You can gain life tools and methods for managing challenges, recover from abuse, and heal from addictive behaviors.
Here are what readers are saying about this powerful and inspirational
“Such a powerful and inspirational story. I loved every piece of it, the story flowed great and I was sucked in, not wanting to put it down . . . the book moved me and I got through it in a couple of days. I felt so many emotions, my heart ached right along with the struggles, and I was cheering along as Janet made her comeback, very well done!” -----Brita Bigler Peterson, international bestselling author of Getting Through How Chronic Illness Taught Me the Beauty in Being Broken
“Your story is compelling. I love that it is written with so much personal style coming through. This woman’s been through so much stuff and come out a winner! I read it all the way through because I could barely put it down! I loved this book!” -----Circe Dopp, luthier and teacher
”In addition to uncovering intriguing, life-changing family secrets, you’ll find a groovy hippy spirit, a stalwart female soul, and a relatable journey to self-acceptance, inner peace, and real freedom in Janet’s story, So Many Freakin’ Secrets. Taking on the challenge of transcending the mysteries behind adoption, the heavy layers of Vietnam-era PTSD, and the barriers faced by single mothers, Janet takes her readers through a powerful adventure where rock ’n’ roll, true love, and our own gifts shine brightly on the other side." --—Hannah R. Lyon, bestselling fantasy author and comprehensive editor
"Janet is an inspiring soul, an author, speaker, and coach with mad skills and gifts to share. Having lived an extraordinary life of overcoming and finding tremendous joy, she gifts clients with generous wisdom for life and smart tools for even greater living." -----Bridget Cook-Burch, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Witness Wore Red, cofounder of SheroesUnited.org and CEO of YourInspiredStory.com.
Punctuated with humor and unusual spurts of joy, Cheney is stymied by unspoken family themes of suppressing grief, hiding abuse, eating away your emotions, "don't talk/don’t share," and withholding love and affection. It all becomes the catalyst to find self-love and learning that all are worthy of love, just for being born. Stranger than fiction, this heart-twisting yet witty memoir takes you on a rebellious journey through traumatic experiences, unexpected twists, craziness, and some good times, ultimately arriving at a victory over it all.
She wants you to know
1. You can overcome life trauma;
2. Your life can become one of positive, uplifting experiences; and, ultimately,
3. You can gain life tools and methods for managing challenges, recover from abuse, and heal from addictive behaviors.
Here are what readers are saying about this powerful and inspirational
“Such a powerful and inspirational story. I loved every piece of it, the story flowed great and I was sucked in, not wanting to put it down . . . the book moved me and I got through it in a couple of days. I felt so many emotions, my heart ached right along with the struggles, and I was cheering along as Janet made her comeback, very well done!” -----Brita Bigler Peterson, international bestselling author of Getting Through How Chronic Illness Taught Me the Beauty in Being Broken
“Your story is compelling. I love that it is written with so much personal style coming through. This woman’s been through so much stuff and come out a winner! I read it all the way through because I could barely put it down! I loved this book!” -----Circe Dopp, luthier and teacher
”In addition to uncovering intriguing, life-changing family secrets, you’ll find a groovy hippy spirit, a stalwart female soul, and a relatable journey to self-acceptance, inner peace, and real freedom in Janet’s story, So Many Freakin’ Secrets. Taking on the challenge of transcending the mysteries behind adoption, the heavy layers of Vietnam-era PTSD, and the barriers faced by single mothers, Janet takes her readers through a powerful adventure where rock ’n’ roll, true love, and our own gifts shine brightly on the other side." --—Hannah R. Lyon, bestselling fantasy author and comprehensive editor
"Janet is an inspiring soul, an author, speaker, and coach with mad skills and gifts to share. Having lived an extraordinary life of overcoming and finding tremendous joy, she gifts clients with generous wisdom for life and smart tools for even greater living." -----Bridget Cook-Burch, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Witness Wore Red, cofounder of SheroesUnited.org and CEO of YourInspiredStory.com.
308 pages, Hardcover
Published May 25, 2024
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July 7, 2024
This is a wonderful book of resilience and faith. Janet is my good friend, and I have witnessed some of her hardships and healing. She is a brave, loving, giving woman.
I rated this book 4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨, due to several spelling, punctuation, and grammar problems that escaped the final proofreading. Even though that’s a serious pet peeve of mine, I read the book to the end and I’m glad I did. Her final chapters of the help she received from her therapist were something I will use in my own life.
So inspiring!
I rated this book 4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨, due to several spelling, punctuation, and grammar problems that escaped the final proofreading. Even though that’s a serious pet peeve of mine, I read the book to the end and I’m glad I did. Her final chapters of the help she received from her therapist were something I will use in my own life.
So inspiring!
March 14, 2026
So Many Freakin’ Secrets by Janet Cheney is a deeply moving and powerful memoir that beautifully blends raw honesty, humor, and resilience. Cheney bravely shares her journey through family secrets, emotional struggles, and painful experiences, while inspiring readers with a message of healing, self-love, and hope. It’s the kind of story that pulls you in, touches your heart, and reminds you that no matter the past, it’s possible to rise above it and create a life filled with strength and purpose. A truly inspiring and unforgettable read.
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