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How Marianne Williamson’s A Return to Love Transformed Lizzo
Four-time Grammy Award-winning artist, singer, and flutist Lizzo (Melissa Viviane Jefferson) first encountered Marianne Williamson’s 1992 bestseller A Return to Love during a deeply painful transitional period in her life. Having recently moved to Los Angeles after signing with Atlantic...
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How E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web Guided Amy Grant
Six-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Amy Grant first heard E.B. White’s 1952 classic Charlotte’s Web when her second-grade teacher read it aloud to her class in Nashville. The story of Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider captivated Grant,...
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How Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist Shaped Jake Kiszka
As the lead guitarist for Grammy Award-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet, Jake Kiszka experienced rapid global fame as a teenager after leaving his home state of Michigan. Amid the sudden disruption of normal adolescence and the whirlwind of touring,...
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How Tony Robbins’ Awaken the Giant Within Guided Tom Hopper
British actor Tom Hopper, known for his roles in The Umbrella Academy, Black Sails, and The Terminal List, discovered Tony Robbins’ 1991 landmark book Awaken the Giant Within during the 2020 lockdowns. While staying at home during COVID-19, Hopper reflected...
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Why Does Josh Kiszka Love Fear and Loathing?
Josh Kiszka is the frontman of the Grammy Award-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet. He is known for his theatrical vocal range and poetic lyrics. In addition, his bold stage presence makes him a distinctive performer. Discovering Hunter S. Thompson’s...
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How The Seat of the Soul Influenced Tiffani Thiessen
Tiffani Thiessen has spent most of her life in front of a camera, from Kelly Kapowski on Saved by the Bell to Valerie Malone on Beverly Hills, 90210. But some of the ideas that have stayed with her came from much...
