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The magnificent true story of a woman who, after losing everything, found a way to heal and build a new life Cara Brookins escaped an abusive marriage with four children to provide for and no one to turn to but herself. In desperate need of a home but without the means to buy one, she did something incredible. Equipped only with YouTube instructional videos, a small bank loan, and a mile-wide stubborn streak, Cara built her own house from the foundation up with a work crew composed of her four children. It would be the hardest thing she had ever done. With no experience nailing together anything bigger than a bookshelf, she and her kids poured concrete, framed the walls, and laid bricks for their two-story five-bedroom house. She had convinced herself that if they could build a house, they could rebuild their broken family. This must-read memoir traces one family's rise from battered victims to stronger, better versions of themselves, all through one extraordinary do-it-yourself project.

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This rousing memoir beautifully illustrates how one family can look apprehension dead in the eye and scoff at it. For readers looking for inspiration to accomplish a daunting task, they need look no further than Brookins's highly engaging and encouraging book. -Booklist A tough, honest memoir. Brookins deftly narrates the extreme learning curve her family experienced while putting a family back together again. -Publishers Weekly Cara Brookins turned trauma into power and fear into courage. Her extraordinary memoir tells the story of her resurrection from victim of domestic abuse to badass mom with a hammer and a carpenter's square. -John Grogan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Marley & Me Rise is a compelling story, lovingly told, that will uplift and inspire readers whatever their circumstances. -Martha Beck, New York Times bestselling author of Finding Your Own North Star Sometimes the universe puts us in a bad place and dares us to fight our way out. Cara Brookins did just this. We should all be as strong as her. -Tom Hart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Rosalie Lightning At once heartbreaking and deeply inspiring, readers will be torn between believing Cara is a one-of-a-kind hero, and that anyone can be. -Hilary Liftin, coauthor of the New York Timesbestseller sTORI Telling It has been a very long time since I have read a book as singular and as profoundly moving as Rise. Rise gives new meaning to the concepts of heroism and sacrifice, and it is a remarkable construct in itself. -Les Standiford, author of Water to the Angels

"""This rousing memoir beautifully illustrates how one family can look apprehension dead in the eye and scoff at it. For readers looking for inspiration to accomplish a daunting task, they need look no further than Brookins's highly engaging and encouraging book."" -Booklist ""A tough, honest memoir. Brookins deftly narrates the extreme learning curve her family experienced while putting a family back together again."" -Publishers Weekly ""Cara Brookins turned trauma into power and fear into courage. Her extraordinary memoir tells the story of her resurrection from victim of domestic abuse to badass mom with a hammer and a carpenter's square."" -John Grogan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Marley & Me ""Rise is a compelling story, lovingly told, that will uplift and inspire readers whatever their circumstances."" -Martha Beck, New York Times bestselling author of Finding Your Own North Star ""Sometimes the universe puts us in a bad place and dares us to fight our way out. Cara Brookins did just this. We should all be as strong as her."" -Tom Hart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Rosalie Lightning ""At once heartbreaking and deeply inspiring, readers will be torn between believing Cara is a one-of-a-kind hero, and that anyone can be."" -Hilary Liftin, coauthor of the New York Timesbestseller sTORI Telling ""It has been a very long time since I have read a book as singular and as profoundly moving as Rise. Rise gives new meaning to the concepts of heroism and sacrifice, and it is a remarkable construct in itself."" -Les Standiford, author of Water to the Angels"

Author Information

Cara Brookins is best known as the woman who built a house with her four kids using YouTube tutorials. After sharing her story in a best-selling memoir, it became an overnight viral media sensation. Now Brookins is a sought-after keynote speaker trusted by global brands to deliver unconventional advice that inspires action and leadership in even the most challenging circumstances. You can find her latest strategies to master productivity, stop procrastinating, and reach your biggest goals at CaraBrookins.com.

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