#8: Self Help Books that Changed our Lives

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#8: Self Help Books that Changed our Lives

FromA Beautiful Mess Podcast

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38 minutes

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Dec 8, 2019

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Elsie and Emma each share three books that changed their lives.

Released:

Dec 8, 2019

Format:

Podcast episode

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Elsie + Emma are sisters and co-founders of the top DIY blog — A Beautiful Mess. They have written over seven thousand blog posts, so it seemed like a good time to start a podcast! The sisters have a lot to say on everything from home and DIY to family life and business. Visit abeautifulmess.com/podcast for show notes.

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#8: Self Help Books that Changed our Lives

#8: Self Help Books that Changed our Lives

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