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How to Break a Girl w/ Amanda Sung
Embracing Resilience: Amanda Sung on Her Journey from Memoir to Fiction In this episode of Women Making Moves, host Amy Pons sits down with Amanda Sung, a Taiwanese Canadian writer, to discuss her new book, 'How to Break a Girl.' Amanda delves into her journey of fictionalizing her memoir, aimed at resonating with women, especially immigrants, facing various life adversities. She shares her personal struggles, family history, and insights on the resilience of women. Amanda also talks about her upcoming book tour and the importance of community support among women. The episode highlights the significance of storytelling in reflecting and confronting life's harsh realities, and how these stories can provide a safe space for readers to find solace and strength. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:21 Amanda Sung's Background and Achievements 01:33 The Journey of 'How to Break a Girl' 02:20 Challenges and Themes in the Book 05:32 Personal Reflections and Experiences 15:33 The Role of Therapy and Coaching 20:18 Upcoming Book Tour and Future Plans 23:18 The Power of Fiction and Storytelling 27:58 Encouragement for Aspiring Writers 31:24 Closing Remarks and Gratitude Support Amanda by following her on TikTok, purchasing her book on Amazon, giving her a review on GoodReads, and visiting her website. Thank you for tuning in to Women Making Moves, please be sure to follow or subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform and following along on Instagram. Visit Amy at Unlock the Magic, and follow on Instagram and LinkedIn. Women Making Moves is for personal use only and general information purposes, the show host cannot guarantee the accuracy of any statements from guests or the sufficiency of the information. This show and host is not liable for any personal actions taken.
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