MY BOOK LAUNCH!

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I cannot believe that I’m about to say this, but…

MY BOOK IS LIVE TODAY!!

Introducing…

Bloom: A Journal by BeautyBeyondBones

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Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that the scared, sick, hopeless little girl at inpatient would tell her story one day. But here were are folks. Ten years, one irresponsibly honest blog, and 30,000 followers later. I’m sharing my story.

But this book is not just your normal, cover to cover book. It’s interactive. We’re embarking on the blooming process together: you and me.

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And the best way for me to explain, is to just share the preview:

Bloom: A Journal by BeautyBeyondBones takes the reader on a motivating and inspiring journey inside the mind of a young woman trapped in the cycle of anorexia, and through the raw and often painful journey to new life.

Designed as an interactive, three-month daily journal with room to write, Caralyn shares the Scripture verses and quotes that were the most powerful in her own recovery from anorexia.

She weaves in dramatic entries from her own journal kept during inpatient treatment, while offering present day reflections on these daily entries – ten years later as a healthy and thriving young woman.

And she provocatively concludes each day with introspective questions meant to challenge the reader to deeper transformation.

She speaks to the heart of the matter in words that she “wished she would have heard.”

A must-read and useful tool for sufferers and their loved ones alike.

Now is the time to bloom.

When I went away to inpatient, one of my best friends (who I went to Iceland with!) gave me a beautiful journal. She had handwritten, on the top of each page, a quote about friendship.

Little did I know that her gift would change my life. As that journal became the catalyst for my healing.

Picking up a pen and writing was the most healing thing I have ever done. For by putting my thoughts down on paper, I was validating them. For the first time, I was allowing myself to feel, and I gave my emotions a voice.

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And I wrote in that journal multiple times every single day. Every fear. Every triumph. Every dream for the future. It became an extension of my soul, and a beacon of who I wanted to be.

And so I wanted to give this gift to others.

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But this time, instead of quotes about friendship, I went through and hand selected the Scripture that really spoke to me. The ones that truly changed my perspective, changed my recovery. For I clung to these verses and relied on them for strength and hope and courage. These are the verses that healed me. 

This journal is meant for everyone. Yes, it will be the most specifically meaningful for someone struggling with an eating disorder or addiction – or who are in recovery – and their loved ones. But it also offers incredible insight for those navigating the challenges of life too.

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It is my deepest prayer that it moves in your heart, and deepens and guides your transformation process, as I hope it does. You all have been so incredibly loving and accepting of me as I’ve “bloomed” – albeit publicly on the internet – that I wanted to give back. You’ve walked with me along my journey, Bloom is a way for me to walk with you and be with you every step of the way along your path, too.

With deepest gratitude and love,

Caralyn

Click here to order your copy!

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604 thoughts on “MY BOOK LAUNCH!”

  6. Sooooooo proud and enjoyed excited for this beautiful ministry of yours! How good God is to bring beauty and consolation out of our weakness and mistakes.
    Keep blooming, beautiful one! Congrats!!
    Xoxo
    Anna

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  10. Caralyn…..!!! Woooooo hooooo! Guess what is on the way??? That’s right. A COPY OF THE LONG AWAITED BLOOOMMMMM BABY! Woooo…I can’t stop smiling right now. You did it Caralyn. You did! Congratulations.

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  12. Twitter is how I got the official announcement, of your book. You are what I think of as an upstanding individual, if I do say so myself. You’re more socially responsible, as in you seem quite aware of consequences among people, than a lot of other people. Really, a blog comment such as this doesn’t do justice to you or your values, but I wanted very much to jot on your blog this word of congratulations.

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  14. OMG I’m so happy for and proud of you! God has truly given you a gift and I’m so happy that you are sharing this with the world! May God continue to bless you in all that you do. You are Awesome!

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      4. On a lighter note a church in Salt Lake collected food for Hurricane Harvey. I’m going to Houston to deliver.

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      6. It is a good day. The city of Boise donated a truckload of veterinary supplies. It’s great, kind of offsets the Hell that’s going on down there.

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      12. Book tour yet? No? Me neither. I’d love to just sit in one spot, and draw. It does nothing for the midsection but, I haven’t dated in a long time. Not missing much. 😂

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      16. That’s cool. I felt worried after publishing. I shrugged it off though and started looking toward my next one. Just. Wondered.

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      18. Need to get an address so I could buy things. Your book. I had an apartment. Paid 11 months rent. I was home two weeks.

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  22. For a novice blogger and aspiring author who also wants to share how God saves them from addictive, destructive behaviour yours is an inspirational story. I hope and pray the book changes lives and saves souls. Thank you. ❤️🙏🏻😊

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  23. Congratulations! Seeing you get so far is just so inspiring and makes me so happy for you. You’re really seizing each and everyday and making the most of it. Thank you for doing this, releasing your book. That’s such a beautiful gift to give to anybody who suffers from anything. THANK YOU.

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  33. Hey sweetie, congrats on the launch of your book!!!!!! I think it is great you opened up about your struggles and illnesses and are inviting everyone else who has similar issues to do the same with you! I knew a girl back in elementary and middle school days in NJ where I grew up who battled with anorexia, and it hurt to watch because she was beautiful like you are, but had a very poor self-image of herself. I have no idea what ever happened to her, but it is inspiring to know that it is something a person CAN overcome, with Christ! I hope you are able to reach all the people God wants you to with your book!

    Is there any way I could email you privately about Patreon? If not that’s cool, but if so then please comment back on my profile (unless you have the option to email me in which case you can feel free to do so)! Thanks.

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  38. Congratulations on your journey, your milestones, AND your book launch!!! I am so incredibly happy for you! ❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉❤️❤️ You deserve it.

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  40. Welll, LOOK. AT. YOU!!!! My friend has definitely taken her life to the MAX! The light is on 100%, the Tiffany is lamp shining like a multi-colored beacon, and here you are helping more than just one person with your story! The book idea is BRILLIANT in format! Interactive? Great idea! I keep saying this, but – I am so proud of you and happy for you! From a quiet voice in the shadows to a full-throated roar by God’s grace, here you stand in His Power.

    Do you recall when I wrote “Beauty and the (ED) Beast?” So you have the book down. Next step is the movie, right? You’ve come this far; who’s to say this is the end of the road? Especially when God is the one building the “highway in the wilderness. making paths smooth!” Well done, you!!

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    1. Haha thank you so much Jeff! I ABSOLUTELY remember that! I have that post book marked. You’ve been such a huge friend and supporter, Jeff. You’ve been a constant source of encouragement and for that I am so grateful. God is good. Thank for everything Jeff. Hopeyou and Julie have a positively spectacular weekend 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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  41. Your writing is so powerful and meaningful! We have only recently connected as fellow bloggers, but I can’t wait to read your book. You have been following my posts: spoken to me…and I have been following your posts with great joy and interest. Spirit connection, beyond a doubt! This is truly a God thing because I’ve written a book about my journey through stage III breast cancer treatment and it is all taken from my journals and scripture that helped me through my year of treatment. I know I have been drawn to your writing for many reasons. Thank you for putting yourself out there! Congratulations!

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  44. Reblogged this on Jeffrey H. King's Blog and commented:
    My favorite blogger has published her book, Bloom. I’m excited by this, because, aside from publishing a book which is hard enough, she’s written it in an interactive format. She doesn’t just tell us her story of recovery from anorexia. She models it for us and provides room for us to write in our own progress from WHATEVER struggle we are in. It can be an eating disorder or any fight we feel we are losing! Are you trying to overcome? Are you in the battle alone right now? Well, hang on…the cavalry is coming; it’s Blooming!

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  45. so happy for you! Congratulations!

    On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:01 PM, BeautyBeyondBones wrote:

    > beautybeyondbones posted: “I cannot believe that I’m about to say this, > but… MY BOOK IS LIVE TODAY!! Introducing… Bloom: A Journal by > BeautyBeyondBones Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that the > scared, sick, hopeless little girl at inpatient would tell her sto” >

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  48. Reblogged this on Musings in the Middle… and commented:
    I have followed the journey of recovery and faith of this young woman for a couple of years and I have reblogged this post (something that I do not often do) to let you know that she has a new book coming out that…well I’ll let Caralyn explain in her post! If you are someone you know is dealing with an eating disorder I encourage you to read her posts and get the book! I am praying that God uses this book to accomplish positive and Christ-centered change in someone’s life!

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