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Phases: A Memoir

by Brandy

Phases: A Memoir is the debut book by Grammy-winning singer and actress Brandy, published in March 2026, detailing her life from her Mississippi church roots to Hollywood stardom, exploring her highs, lows, and journey to self-acceptance, and covering her career highlights like Moesha and her struggles with fame and public image.
Reading Schedule
Chapters 1-7: Phases to The Kind of Girl You Could Be Down
Week One: June 1-7
Chapters 8-14: Brokenhearted to The Girl in the Plastic Bubble
Week Two: June 8-14
3
Chapters 15-20: Ghost in the Machine to Starlight
Week Three: June 15-21
4
Chapter 9-12: Starlight to Unconditional Oceans
Week Four: June 22-28

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Our books for Summer Bucket List will be:
June - Phases by Brandy
July - Skin & Bones by Reneé Watson
August - Grown Women by Sarai Johnson

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Download Fable to read along. Each chapter is outlined so that you can comment as you read. There will be prompts to guide discussions along the way.  

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The Body Keeps the Score

by Bessel van der Kolk
Mar 2024 - Mar 2024
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Girl, Stop Apologizing

by Rachel Hollis
Feb 2024 - Feb 2024
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April 18, 2024
Chapters 5-8 Discussion
7:00 PM EST • Zoom
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April 25, 2024
Final Discussion
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