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If You Name Her Penny is a gripping tale of struggle and strength and a reminder that no matter what you face, you can rise above it.
Excerpts & Insights
Short 15-minute segments where excerpts from the book are read and followed by a discussion on a key concept. New videos posted regularly.
From Chapter 17: Cross Keys Office Park
The Teacher Union President told me she and “her team” would walk in…
Time Duration: Friday March 20 1:00-1:25 ET
From Chapter 5: The Mean Girls of Ninth Grade
I would Like to tell you that I had a alot of friends in high school, that was not true…
From Chapter 14: PO Box 113 and the Basement
Without a budget and no funds available, I couldn’t afford to do any marketing…
From Chapter 11: Red Suit, White Suit, Black Suit
As a young woman, I was encouraged to lie low and be quit…
Time Duration: Friday March 20 1:00-1:25 ET
From Chapter 3... She is Turning Red
When managing roadblocks and challenges…the most important thing is…
From Chapter 16: What do you fear most ?
I decided that my fear factor would be ‘What if’ what if you were…
What Our Users Are Saying About Us
Penny Ciaburri opens her heart in If You Name Her Penny and writes with a honesty that immediately pulls you in. This is not a polished fairy tale of success but a real story of pain, setbacks, and moments when giving up would have been the easiest option. From personal loss to financial struggles and broken relationships, the book speaks to anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by life and still had to get up the next morning and keep going.
What makes this book stand out is how raw and relatable the storytelling feels. Penny does not sugarcoat her experiences. She takes the reader through the lonely road of building herself up when there was no one else to lean on. Whether it is family struggles or the pressure of proving herself in a world that often shuts doors, her journey feels real and deeply human.
The lessons woven throughout the book are simple but powerful. Each chapter offers practical wisdom about courage, grit, and staring fear in the face without letting it win. The author shows that success is not about luck but about persistence, learning from failures, and refusing to stay down even when rejection hurts deeply.
Overall, this book is both inspiring and grounding. It motivates without preaching and teaches without sounding like a textbook. Readers who are building a business, healing from loss, or simply trying to find strength in hard times will find comfort and encouragement here. It is the kind of book that reminds you that no matter what your “it” is, you are stronger than it.
The Book Addict 25
Penny Ciaburri opens her heart in If You Name Her Penny and writes with a honesty that immediately pulls you in. This is not a polished fairy tale of success but a real story of pain, setbacks, and moments when giving up would have been the easiest option. From personal loss to financial struggles and broken relationships, the book speaks to anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by life and still had to get up the next morning and keep going.
What makes this book stand out is how raw and relatable the storytelling feels. Penny does not sugarcoat her experiences. She takes the reader through the lonely road of building herself up when there was no one else to lean on. Whether it is family struggles or the pressure of proving herself in a world that often shuts doors, her journey feels real and deeply human.
The lessons woven throughout the book are simple but powerful. Each chapter offers practical wisdom about courage, grit, and staring fear in the face without letting it win. The author shows that success is not about luck but about persistence, learning from failures, and refusing to stay down even when rejection hurts deeply.
Overall, this book is both inspiring and grounding. It motivates without preaching and teaches without sounding like a textbook. Readers who are building a business, healing from loss, or simply trying to find strength in hard times will find comfort and encouragement here. It is the kind of book that reminds you that no matter what your “it” is, you are stronger than it.
Im Brent! (Brent and Mel)
Penny Ciaburri opens her heart in If You Name Her Penny and writes with a honesty that immediately pulls you in. This is not a polished fairy tale of success but a real story of pain, setbacks, and moments when giving up would have been the easiest option. From personal loss to financial struggles and broken relationships, the book speaks to anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by life and still had to get up the next morning and keep going.
What makes this book stand out is how raw and relatable the storytelling feels. Penny does not sugarcoat her experiences. She takes the reader through the lonely road of building herself up when there was no one else to lean on. Whether it is family struggles or the pressure of proving herself in a world that often shuts doors, her journey feels real and deeply human.
The lessons woven throughout the book are simple but powerful. Each chapter offers practical wisdom about courage, grit, and staring fear in the face without letting it win. The author shows that success is not about luck but about persistence, learning from failures, and refusing to stay down even when rejection hurts deeply.
Overall, this book is both inspiring and grounding. It motivates without preaching and teaches without sounding like a textbook. Readers who are building a business, healing from loss, or simply trying to find strength in hard times will find comfort and encouragement here. It is the kind of book that reminds you that no matter what your “it” is, you are stronger than it.
Morgan F
Penny Ciaburri opens her heart in If You Name Her Penny and writes with a honesty that immediately pulls you in. This is not a polished fairy tale of success but a real story of pain, setbacks, and moments when giving up would have been the easiest option. From personal loss to financial struggles and broken relationships, the book speaks to anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by life and still had to get up the next morning and keep going.
What makes this book stand out is how raw and relatable the storytelling feels. Penny does not sugarcoat her experiences. She takes the reader through the lonely road of building herself up when there was no one else to lean on. Whether it is family struggles or the pressure of proving herself in a world that often shuts doors, her journey feels real and deeply human.
The lessons woven throughout the book are simple but powerful. Each chapter offers practical wisdom about courage, grit, and staring fear in the face without letting it win. The author shows that success is not about luck but about persistence, learning from failures, and refusing to stay down even when rejection hurts deeply.
Overall, this book is both inspiring and grounding. It motivates without preaching and teaches without sounding like a textbook. Readers who are building a business, healing from loss, or simply trying to find strength in hard times will find comfort and encouragement here. It is the kind of book that reminds you that no matter what your “it” is, you are stronger than it.
Megan Batek