{"product_id":"beyond-the-surface-jessica-long-9781649630957","title":"Beyond the Surface: A Gold Medalist's Guide to Finding and Loving Yourself","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspirational speaker and Paralympic champion Jessica Long shares her story--and powerful principles to help you find your own path to unconditional self-acceptance.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJessica Long is one of the most compelling figures of our time. From having her lower legs amputated as a toddler, she has gone on to become one of history's most decorated athletes. Yet her true successes--and struggles--are not about winning medals or setting world records. \"Our worth cannot be placed in external things--our looks, job, or approval of others,\" she says. \"No achievement will make us feel worthy unless we can love ourselves without judgment.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Surface\u003c\/i\u003e, Jessica offers an intimate exploration of the hard-won lessons she learned on her extraordinary journey. She opens up about the toughest challenges she faced--not just the trauma of multiple surgeries and prosthetics, but the anger, resentment, and insecurity of trying to find her place and identity in a world that viewed her as less than whole. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn each chapter, she reveals the resources and support that allowed her to overcome hardship--and translates them into practices to help you create a bedrock of self-acceptance that you can rely on even in the most difficult times. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart 1 invites you to look within--to examine your beliefs about yourself, how they came to be, and how you can move from self-criticism and unworthiness to the freedom and possibility of unconditional self-love. Part 2 urges you to look outward--to challenge the cultural narrative and systemic forces that stand in the way of a more inclusive and equitable society. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"In sharing my story,\" says Jessica, \"including the ugly and uncomfortable parts, I hope to inspire you to love yourself just as you are. It is our differences that make us so incredibly beautiful and human and strong.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond the Surface\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide to fathoming the depths of your life experience--to both that which makes you utterly amazing and unique, and the essential dignity and value we all possess.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Long\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1649630956\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781649630957\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sounds True\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Jessica Long","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45898827497727,"sku":"9781649630957","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_91b8cbdd-8d1a-4db3-bb44-ddd0c2e0f42b.jpg?v=1721377207","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beyond-the-surface-jessica-long-9781649630957","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}