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ONE DAY. THAT'S ALL IT TAKES TO CHANGE A LIFE...

A YOUNG COUPLE. A NEW BABY. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE. As a wife, new mom and successful career woman, Kristen Brown thinks her life is set. Until one morning, her husband doesn't wake up.

In this bittersweet memoir, we experience Brown's new life as a young widow mom grappling with the shock, pain and regret following her husband's unexpected death while managing a stressful work situation amidst the downfall of the economy. But not wanting to be a "sad mom," she instead harnesses her emotions into a positive force in her life. Through a process of life-changing experiences like surfing, getting "inked" and starting her own company that takes her to Hollywood, she discovers her life's purpose to be the role model for her daughter she longs to be-and becomes a role model for others in the process.

Kristen Brown captivates us with her story of transformation that is filled with the universal elements of loss, love, hope, humor and our ongoing search for answers that changes our perspective on the meaning of life and how we should live it. Kristen Brown bares her soul and shows us that loss can color our experiences and empower us to do more, be more and hope for more than we ever thought possible.

"...you will fall deeply for The Best Worst Thing. Kristen Brown opens her tattered heart for all to see, then shares her rocky road back from the edge, as she finds the woman she was meant to be."
- Julie Bauke, author of Stop Peeing On Your Shoes

"...a powerful journey of love, loss, rebirth, and self-discovery. Kristen has a gift of keen insight, provocative imagery, and raw authenticity..."
- Theresa Rose, award-winning author of Opening the Kimono: A Woman's Intimate Journey Through Life's Biggest Challenges

"You will be captivated from the very first word and may not be able put this book down...she tells her incredible story that will move you emotionally in many ways."
- Peggy McColl, New York Times Best-Selling Author

Kristen Brown is a widow mom, writer, speaker and founder of Happy Hour Effect(R). Nominated for multiple business awards, she showcases her company at Hollywood events, has been featured extensively in the media and has adapted her company message into a training series. She lives in Minneapolis with her daughter and big black Lab.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Balboa Press (April 25, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452533105
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452533100
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.68 x 8.5 inches
Reviewer: Serene
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Heart Breaking!!
Review: This book was amazing and captured my attention immediately! What a creative writer! She opens herself up to all of us as if we were her best friends, and that has to be so hard to do. I found her book to be very emotional..there were tears, laughter, smiles and happiness. What she and her beautiful daughter, Brooke, have gone through would make anyone wonder if it will ever get better. She pulled herself up, dusted herself off and became a wonderful role model for her daughter. The determination in her motivates me to be a better person and not take anything for granted. Thank you, Kristen, for sharing your story. I HIGHLY recommend it. Good luck to you and your family.

Reviewer: Ellen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Great Relatable Book
Review: Honestly, I read this book in an entire day because I could not put it down. It right in the center of my heart. I lost my very best friend at the age of 22 and our bond was so strong. Although it isn't the same relation as losing your husband, the way Kristen describes the feelings and thoughts she had was so amazing to me because I could relate and understand and for the first time I felt as if there was just one other person that actually did understand what I felt. This book is AMAZING! So well written and I love that everything is raw and not sugarcoated at all. This book provides a great inspiration as Kristen is living proof that if you are honest with yourself, you can conquer anything no matter how difficult. There were several parts of the book I made notes on because of the descriptions of emotion and some great quotes thrown in there. I felt as if I could visualize everything happening as it happened and this book kept my attention the entire time. I am so blessed that I stumbled upon this book because I truly feel it will help my healing process some more.

Reviewer: MJ
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Personal and Inspirational
Review: I am glad my kids are old enough to fend for themselves because I couldn't pull myself out of Kristen's personal story of tragedy and transformation! I read this inspiring memoir in one day.......loved the very personal and candid writing style. Kristen lets us get close (much closer than any hug would allow) by sharing her deepest thoughts and feelings. I am encouraged and inspired (maybe even challenged) to be better. A better wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, co-worker, citizen etc. Thanks for a great day in the recliner, out on the deck and on the couch:)

Reviewer: Anonymous
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Make you laugh and cry!
Review: "The Best Worst Thing" will make you laugh and cry! Kristen shows very raw emotions in her writing the story of grieving after her husbands sudden death, leaving her alone to care for their 9 month old baby girl. She gives a colorful story of their life, love and her regret. Feelings that many people have after someone in their life dies, but she puts that out there for the reader to relate to. You can't put this book down, as you want to know how Kristen and their daughter turn out after this tragedy. She is an inspiration to all to make the best of a worst thing!

Reviewer: J. Hough
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The author's story is indeed tragic. Her book is ...
Review: The author's story is indeed tragic. Her book is written in chapters that seem to have been written at very different times and the information is repeated over and over. Editing might make the story worth reading.

Reviewer: Lori Streed
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Triumphant!
Review: The Best Worst Thing is inspirational! The book really made me think about my own relationship with my husband. It was heartwrenching, yet funny and was a wakeup call to how quickly life can turn upside down. I loved how raw her writing style was and how she captivated me from page one. Kristen's journey from her darkest days to extreme success is triumphant!

Reviewer: HW
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Inspiring!
Review: I could not put this book down! This book was beautifully written and I am thankful to Ms. Brown for helping me put my life into perspective. This book made me laugh, cry and in the end inspired me to be a better person and to not take things for granted. What more could you ask for in a great book!

Reviewer: Lindsay Jazz Litman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Couldn't put it down
Review: I am really not much of a reader, mostly due to lack of time and I find myself losing interest in a book shortly after I start it. That was NOT the case with The Best Worst Thing by Kristen K. Brown. The raw emotion was beautiful to dive into and I found myself not wanting to put the book down. Kristen is an inspiration, and amazing role model not only to her beautiful daughter but to anyone with a heartbeat.