Powerless by Elsie Silver Summary
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In Powerless, a small-town romance ignites when a rodeo star meets his childhood crush. This BookTok sensation sparked a viral "cowboy era," amassing 305,622 Goodreads ratings. Why are readers saying Jasper Gervais makes them "feel seen" in their deepest insecurities?
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When Love Defies Control: The Journey from Powerless to Powerful
Sloane Winthrop stands in a church dressing room, moments away from marrying Sterling Woodcock-a man who represents everything her controlling father desires for her. The ornate downtown church, the hundreds of guests, the groom himself-it all feels wrong. Her heart belongs elsewhere, to Jasper Gervais, the boy she's secretly loved since childhood. When an anonymous video reveals Sterling's infidelity, Jasper steps in during the confrontation with a simple question: "What do you need?" Her answer changes everything: "Get me out of here. Take me to the ranch." This dramatic escape becomes the catalyst for Sloane's transformation, freeing her from Sterling's control and her father's expectations, allowing her to rediscover her authentic self-and perhaps finally explore what's been simmering between her and Jasper for nearly two decades.
Summer Memories and Unspoken Feelings
Breaking Down Walls on the Open Road
The Truth That Kept Them Apart
Standing Against Power
Finding Voice Through Movement
Building a Fearless Future Together
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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