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"Rumble Tumble Joy provides a window into the soul of its author, Kathryn V. White, and demonstrates how one woman's story can supply a pathway of healing for many others. Kathryn's willingness to share her process of transformation will help women everywhere to find their own voices and their own liberation from society's false expectations.
The included Reader's Discussion Guide offers thought-provoking questions to aid readers in their quest for personal awareness and growth, centered around what it means to be a woman in today's world. I highly recommend this book for individuals as well as for study groups who are dedicated to helping girls and women gain true acceptance of themselves."
—Len Leatherwood, Writer, Teacher, Texas Licensed Professional Counselor
The included Reader's Discussion Guide offers thought-provoking questions to aid readers in their quest for personal awareness and growth, centered around what it means to be a woman in today's world. I highly recommend this book for individuals as well as for study groups who are dedicated to helping girls and women gain true acceptance of themselves."
—Len Leatherwood, Writer, Teacher, Texas Licensed Professional Counselor
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"In this intimate volume, Kathryn V. White’s innovative writing and its result, a marvelous book of searing prose, is provocative—and completely compelling.
Illustrated by a backdrop of artful elements, White writes to a female reader she seems to know well. This is a reader who, as if by default, is inspired to reach further as “full of the Honey of [her]self.” Not less is the text elegantly bespangled with the drama of diamonds, spirals, and fire. “Stars—I would choose to pluck,” White writes, “like ripe berries/To wear in my hair/To shine in my eyes.”
Ultimately, Rumble Tumble Joy is a source of wisdom. It is an elegant waterfall of womanly daring. I am challenged to “jump the dichotomies of [my] own making.” And I do."
—Marlee LeDai, Editor, Author of Go Girl: Finding Adventure Wherever Your Travels Lead
Illustrated by a backdrop of artful elements, White writes to a female reader she seems to know well. This is a reader who, as if by default, is inspired to reach further as “full of the Honey of [her]self.” Not less is the text elegantly bespangled with the drama of diamonds, spirals, and fire. “Stars—I would choose to pluck,” White writes, “like ripe berries/To wear in my hair/To shine in my eyes.”
Ultimately, Rumble Tumble Joy is a source of wisdom. It is an elegant waterfall of womanly daring. I am challenged to “jump the dichotomies of [my] own making.” And I do."
—Marlee LeDai, Editor, Author of Go Girl: Finding Adventure Wherever Your Travels Lead
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"Rumble Tumble Joy is a wonderfully healing read for those who struggle with body image issues. Kathryn takes the reader through her own personal journal of ‘body loathing’ but what’s wonderful is how she is able to confront the mistruths about her physical self which are expressed through very personal revelations.
The use of poetry is an excellent writing medium for such a personal topic. Kathryn has created a path for those who feel that they can never escape the prison of negative body image."
—Tony Hansen, MA, LMHC
The use of poetry is an excellent writing medium for such a personal topic. Kathryn has created a path for those who feel that they can never escape the prison of negative body image."
—Tony Hansen, MA, LMHC
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"Kathryn V. White has shared her exquisitely painful, and beautiful journey to wholeness. The honesty of her poetry and art reflect her courage, commitment to heal, and desire to support others. Rumble Tumble Joy is an inspirational resource for anyone seeking self-acceptance and healing."
—Kimberly Petersen, MA, LMHC
—Kimberly Petersen, MA, LMHC
Writings
It is my great joy to be sharing my writings with you.
My offerings will grow over time.
My first book to be released in 2014 is called Rumble Tumble Joy: A Journey for Healing, Inspiration, and Wholeness. It's a self-help and inspirational book of prose and poetry that explores the pain, joy, and life journey of a woman for self-love and body acceptance.
My vision is that by releasing this book for a wider readership it can help women and girls look more closely at how they are treating themselves and others (often brutally) and thus make empowering changes in their thinking and behavior so that they can live more joyful and fulfilling lives. Although this book is primarily written for females, I know many males suffer from these same issues and I am grateful if my book can provide even wider support.
Rumble Tumble Joy can be utilized in book clubs, women's and teenager's classes, college and university course work, retreats, writing workshops, healing circles, and other places where individuals are seeking ways to begin conversations about body image and increasing self-esteem and self-love.
The book includes questions that can be reflected upon alone as well as used for paired partner and group discussion.
Please look for Rumble Tumble Joy on Amazon.com when it is released. I'm expecting it will be published sometime in the fall of 2014. Sign up for my newsletter, "Like" and "Follow" my Facebook page, "Like" and "Follow" my Pinterest page, and/or sign up to receive my tweets--I will share information in all these locations when my book is published.
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I appreciate your support.
With gratitude,
Kathryn
Testimonials for Rumble Tumble Joy
"I just finished reading your book, Rumble Tumble Joy, and I have to say it was an incredibly liberating, cleansing process. As someone who struggles with his own body image and dysmorphia, you took me from loathing my body, to making peace, and then celebrating my body.
I had to tell you how it impacted me.
I’m grateful for this book and what it has given me."
—Anonymous, Seattle, WA
I had to tell you how it impacted me.
I’m grateful for this book and what it has given me."
—Anonymous, Seattle, WA
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"I believe that any woman could benefit from reading Rumble Tumble Joy. I sat in a room with a group of women ranging in age from 16 to 56 who all had experienced some form of self-doubt, self-depreciation, harassment, abuse, and/or regret.
By reading this book together, we started a conversation that led to both tears and laughter. The room was filled with so many silly insecurities that it was almost comical once said aloud. Not only opening up ourselves, but having the opportunity to hear about others who had similar feelings and shared history, was a very powerful, healing experience.
And, at the end of our time together, we all walked away smiling! What else could we do, but Rumble, Tumble, Joy!"
—Crystal Goade, Graphics Designer, Seattle, WA
By reading this book together, we started a conversation that led to both tears and laughter. The room was filled with so many silly insecurities that it was almost comical once said aloud. Not only opening up ourselves, but having the opportunity to hear about others who had similar feelings and shared history, was a very powerful, healing experience.
And, at the end of our time together, we all walked away smiling! What else could we do, but Rumble, Tumble, Joy!"
—Crystal Goade, Graphics Designer, Seattle, WA
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"I feel empowered, like I can better accept myself and embrace my ups and downs, exactly as I am. I feel blessed to have read these words."
—Anonymous, Seattle, WA
—Anonymous, Seattle, WA
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"I really connected to the analogy of the seed in the piece titled Safety Zone—'so many times I feel like a seed trying to grow in stony soil....' It was so powerful and illustrative. I completely related to that feeling and was reminded to blossom through negative thoughts, power through them, and bloom on the other side."
—Jacqueline McGruder, Seattle, WA
—Jacqueline McGruder, Seattle, WA
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"One part that really resonated with me was a piece titled, Embrace. Embracing yourself is so important. It's something I have been focusing on all year, how it's ok to be you no matter how you feel and to trust who you are. The entire book is a good reminder to know yourself as an individual person. I'm walking away thinking, Know yourself. Love yourself. And I feel hopeful."
—Joy, Seattle, WA
—Joy, Seattle, WA
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"I felt reminded of my personal light and I'm ready to let it shine."
—Anonymous, Kent, WA
—Anonymous, Kent, WA
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"I can feel your emotions and journey through the writing and the art of your book, Rumble Tumble Joy. I am touched by your openness and your sharing of the so-often unspoken. In your vulnerability, I am freed too, as others also will be by your book.
Your artwork on the cover and inside the book is uplifting.
I am the better for having read Rumble Tumble Joy."
—Alison Zecha, Executive, Leadership, & Team Coach, Coach AZ
Your artwork on the cover and inside the book is uplifting.
I am the better for having read Rumble Tumble Joy."
—Alison Zecha, Executive, Leadership, & Team Coach, Coach AZ
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