Joy Hunter by Alexis Jones

Joy Hunter by Alexis Jones

A timely, colorful, and cinematic memoir chronicling one woman's journey to rediscover her own power, resilience, and happiness

"Joy Hunter gives us all permission to be human and invites us to radically love ourselves for exactly who we are."--KRISTEN BELL

I took a bone-deep breath as we drove away from my state, my city, my street, and my house, escaping my life and leaving behind all my broken parts.

With a successful speaking career putting her on the road 250 days a year, a slew of prestigious awards for her activism, the hugely successful book I Am That Girl, and a happy marriage, Alexis Jones was living a seemingly charmed life. But the principles of self-care, setting boundaries, and eschewing perfectionism that she espoused in her talks didn't seem to translate into her own life; she still never seemed to feel "enough" inside. Then, in a matter of months, things started to fall apart on the outside, too: She discovered that the man she'd always called dad was not her biological father, she had a devastating miscarriage, and the pandemic sidelined her travel schedule--and paycheck. A self-described "productivity junkie," she was forced to slow down for the first time in her life.

Hoping that time away would be a good distraction from all the chaos and heartbreak, Alexis rented an RV and set out for the open road to explore the rugged American west with her husband and their best friend. For her, the trip was both healing and disruptive. In the presence of nature's majesty, she re-learned the art of sitting still and surrendering to the unknowable; along treacherous hiking trails she wrestled with her self-doubt and fear of failure; and through profound conversations with friends old and new, she reconnected to the power of sisterhood and began to rebelliously reconsider her priorities and ambitions--for herself and whatever shape her family might take going forward.
 
A soulful memoir of seeking and finding, Joy Hunter traces Alexis's quest to reclaim her voice and find wholeness within. Along the way she discovers that there is always purpose to our pain and that happiness is not something that can simply be checked off a list. Joy, it turns out, is not a destination; it's a way of life.

Alexis Jones is an expert on Generation Y and a thought leader for the 21st century women's movement. Alexis is a Texas native who earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Southern California. Alexis is an internationally famous speaker, media personality, and activist, as well as the creator of the non-profit I AM THAT GIRL. Alexis and I AM THAT GIRL presented their Healthy Media project to The White House Council on Women and Girls in Washington, DC, accompanied by prominent media influencers. Alexis began her media career as a participant on the hit CBS show Survivor, hosting live television on the red carpet, working at FOX Sports and ESPN, and hosting live television on the red carpet.

Alexis' fame has increased in tandem with her influence. She was a life counselor on MTV's smash series MADE and was included in AOL's MAKERS Video Series alongside Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Hilary Clinton, and Sheryl Sandberg. She was named to DELL's #Inspire 100 List, Fast Company's â oeFemale Trailblazers⠝ and ESPN's Pop Culture's Top Ten as an Ambassador for L'Oreal's new STEM project. She's been featured in NPR, Glamour, Women's Health, The Huffington Post, and The LA Times, among other publications.

Alexis is starting a movement and spreading the idea that self-doubt can be transformed into self-love. The national non-profit organization I AM THAT GIRL was created in 2008 by Alexis Jones and Emily Greener to address the rising demand for community for girls and young women by helping them build self-esteem and fulfill their full potential. (10% of the book revenues will go to fund I AM THAT GIRL 501c3). Understanding the hazards of living in a digital age, as well as consumption and media notions of beauty, the group has created an interactive platform with information to inspire and encourage. The group assists girls and young women around the country in developing a sense of belonging and community by establishing local chapters that gather on a regular basis to discuss and share feelings about current events, bullying, and eating disorders, among other subjects.

The curriculum for I AM THAT GIRL is provided to assist guide debate and provide ideas for calls to action.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780593578063
ISBN 10	0593578066
Title	Joy Hunter
Author	Alexis Jones
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
Year published	2023-06-13
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.