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Tinisha Gold's avatar

This will be so impactful!

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Terence Lester, Ph.D.'s avatar

Thank you so much, Tinisha! I truly hope this book makes a difference and reaches those who need it most 🙏🏾

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Rachael Wade's avatar

Yes! Yes! Yes! Praising God for you and the bravery of your story. This book will help EVERYBODY! Excited for the world to digest your words & sit with your story.

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Terence Lester, Ph.D.'s avatar

Rachael, thank you so much! Your words mean the world to me. I’m grateful for God’s guidance through this journey and for the opportunity to share this story. Praying it reaches and impacts those who need it most—and thank you for reading and endorsing it 🙏🏾

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Rachael Wade's avatar

My honor and pleasure! Loving every bit so far 🥹🙏🏿🙌🏿

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Terence Lester, Ph.D.'s avatar

🙏🏾🙏🏾

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The PhD Mamma (Dr. Quanny)'s avatar

So happy for you, friend. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Aspiring authors need to hear the experiences of those who have navigated the publishing industry. And all of this on top of your grief. Whew. Thank you!!

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Terence Lester, Ph.D.'s avatar

Thank you, friend! Vulnerability has been a path to finding strength for me, and this book reflects that deeply. My heart is on these pages, and navigating the publishing journey while grieving has only made it more meaningful. I truly appreciate your recognition of that. Here’s to lifting up more voices and stories!

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The PhD Mamma (Dr. Quanny)'s avatar

Yes yes yes! More meaningful, indeed.

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Terence Lester, Ph.D.'s avatar

Amen 🙏🏾

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Shifra Clara Wasserstein's avatar

YES YES YES that is what was the first spark for me to check out the book! as an aspiring author in the process of writing my memoir about leaving a cult-like community,

I right away felt the joy of this milestone, and as with all things social media: we get carried away, so I forgot to follow up and check out the book (I got stuck on loving what Dr. Terence stands for and immediately subscribing)

but the next day when i had a reply to my comment, that is when I remembered that I did not yet follow through on checking out the book and i'm super duper glad I did :)

because as someone who's deeply passionate about the children's education, and having done some activism to try to improve that in my own community, the journey and wonderful story here deeply touches me.

Plus having dealt with grief after being ostracized from family and community (for leaving the environment that was suffocating me and my family) that was an even bigger invitation for me to dig deeper here and sign up for the early book!

and last but not least I found that wonderful website Love Beyond Walls and I was almost in tears, because a dear relative was recently homeless due to mental struggles with schizophrenia and he told me how the kindness of strangers kept him alive until he was finally able to get help! so talk about a cause close to my heart that can be life changing!

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Terence Lester, Ph.D.'s avatar

Shifra, wow—your words are moving. Thank you for sharing your journey, your heart for education, and your deep connection to this work. Your story of resilience and advocacy is powerful, and I’m honored that my book and the mission of Love Beyond Walls resonate with you. I pray your memoir reaches the people who need it most, just as you’ve been drawn to this message. Grateful for you, your voice, and your support 🙏🏾

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Shifra Clara Wasserstein's avatar

Oh my goodness my heart is overwhelmed with gratitude to you. Your kindhearted response have brought me to tears. Thank you for your deeply encouraging words! Thank you for making my day! Wishing you a wonderful day, as wonderful as you are!

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Terence Lester, Ph.D.'s avatar

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your encouragement. I pray that this book reaches the people who need it most and inspires real change. Grateful for your support 🙏🏾

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