{"product_id":"shes-a-tale-in-my-jody-unrau-9798289155191","title":"She's a Tale in My Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens when the girl who always smiled finally tells the truth?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShe's a Tale in My Story\u003c\/i\u003e is a raw and powerful memoir by Jody Unrau, educator, coach, and survivor, who peels back the layers of perfectionism to reveal the truth behind the smile. What unfolds is a deeply personal story of trauma, resilience, and the fight to reclaim identity and self-worth in a world that too often silences pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book takes you beyond the surface of survival and into the daily realities of living with an eating disorder. With 20 years in recovery, Jody offers a rare, unfiltered look inside the mind of someone navigating ED, not just the diagnosis but the thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs that linger long after treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut her story does not stop there. \u003ci\u003eShe's a Tale in My Story\u003c\/i\u003e also explores the aftermath of sexual assault, the weight of shame, and the silent ways trauma shapes relationships, self-perception, and safety. Through candid storytelling, poetic reflection, and fierce honesty, Jody sheds light on what it means to carry invisible wounds and how we begin to heal them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders will walk away with: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA deeper understanding of eating disorders beyond stereotypes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsight into what it is like to live in recovery and gradually rebuild a sense of control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncouragement to challenge perfectionism and embrace self-acceptance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compassionate look at trauma and what it means to feel whole again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotivation, mindset shifts, and reflective tools drawn from lived experience and personal growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA powerful reminder that resilience is not something you are born with. It is something you build, one choice at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis is not just a memoir. It is a mirror for anyone who has felt unseen, not enough, or burdened by shame. It is a reminder that healing is possible, even when the path is messy. That our stories matter. And that sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is to keep believing in ourselves and continue growing, even when the pain runs deep.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecause we are not broken. We are becoming.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jody Unrau\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798289155191\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 428\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.87d","brand":"Jody Unrau","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47305717121279,"sku":"9798289155191","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_33ae30b7-a953-4889-b72d-3dd6df066a77.jpg?v=1758831604","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shes-a-tale-in-my-jody-unrau-9798289155191","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}