Untangling You by Kerry Howells Summary
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Trapped in resentment? Award-winning "Untangling You" transforms emotional burdens into gratitude through practical strategies that earned the 2022 International Book Awards. Dr. Howells' personal journey shows how acknowledging resentment - not suppressing it - unlocks genuine gratitude and healthier relationships.
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What Happens When Resentment Becomes Your Prison
What if the person keeping you trapped isn't the one who hurt you-but you? We carry resentments like invisible chains, replaying old wounds until they become our identity. A mother in a nursing home spends three decades reliving her husband's betrayal, poisoning every conversation with bitterness. An Olympic athlete loses her shot at gold because she can't stop thinking about a friend's betrayal. A successful teacher drowns in self-loathing despite winning awards. These aren't isolated stories-they're mirrors reflecting how resentment quietly devours our lives. But here's the paradox: gratitude, the very thing that seems impossible when we're hurting, might be the only key that unlocks these chains.
The Hidden Architecture of Resentment
When Expectations Crumble Into Disappointment
The Wound That Shatters Your Sense of Self
Choosing Your Inner Attitude
The Hardest Resentment to Release
Building Bridges Across the Divide
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"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."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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