Broken Open: Embracing Heartache & Betrayal as Gateways to Unconditional Love

by Mal Duane, Kristine Carlson (Foreword), Bryna Haynes (Editor)

“ Broken Open holds the keys for you to find what you’re looking for, which is so much more than freedom from pain. Mal Duane shows us that the journey home is about learning to love yourself fully and completely, despite the agonizing way you were forced to get there.” FOREWORD by Kristine Carlson - New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned speaker “Mal Duane's Broken Open shows that finding wholeness, forgiveness, and unconditional love for yourself and others after your heart has been wounded by betrayal IS possible. Through storytelling and reflective self-inquiry questions, Broken Open guides women to see that the greatest source of love is their own brilliant heart. A must-read!”.” Christy Whitman , New York Times bestselling author The wounds we take in the battles of love are the most profound tools for healing we will ever receive. This transformational book is about being broken open―about having your heart shattered, cracked open to its core. But although betrayal may have caused your wound, this book isn’t about learning to live with those old stories. It’s about letting the light stream in through the cracks in your heart, rewriting your personal love story, and looking within for the love you crave. Your heart may be shattered, but it’s still beating. You can let your pain drown you, or you can choose to awaken to the life ahead of you―a life full of purpose, happiness, freedom, and endless love. On these pages, you will find the keys to the healing you desire, so you can wear your broken heart as a badge of courage, and finally live, and love, as a whole woman. Now is the time to claim the power in your pain and the wisdom in your wounds. So, sister … are you broken, or are you broken open? “With compassion, Mal Duane melds self-disclosure, memoir, and coaching to present women who have been hurt by betrayal both hope and practical guidance for moving forward. I'll recommend this book widely.” Dawn Nickel, PhD, Founder of SHE RECOVERS “We’ve all had broken hearts. But most of us haven’t learned how to heal them. Enter Mal Duane. Mal’s Broken Embracing Heartbreak and Betrayal as Gateways to Unconditional Love supports you in the deep work of uncovering old patterns and beliefs so you can heal your shattered heart. As you follow her powerful practices, you will find yourself stepping into wholeness, forgiveness, and self-love—a beautiful foundation for a beautiful future.” Janet Connor , best-selling author of Writing Down Your Soul ''A delightful life guide full of important information for those of us who want to keep letting go of the painful things that break our hearts. Mal Duane captured my heart with this powerful book! I learned so much that I sucked my highlighters dry! '' Maria Salomão-Schmidt , best-selling author of Finally FULL of Unlocking Your Spiritual DNA and Oprah Show guest “If you have experienced betrayal in your life, then Mal Duane’s Broken Embracing Heartache and Betrayal as Gateways to Unconditional Love is for you. As Spiritual Life Coach Mal Duane shares her journey from betrayal and devastation to forgiveness, freedom, joy and personal power, you are given the keys to discovering the love for yourself and others that heals your broken heart. A must-read for women who are suffering from betrayal and have become disconnected from their true selves.” Margaret Paul, PhD , best-selling author of Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By You?, Healing Your Aloneness, Inner Bonding, Diet for Divine Connection, and The Inner Bonding Workbook

232 pages, Paperback

Published March 30, 2019

About the author

Mal Duane has triumphed over devastating life challenges to become an Alpha Chick extraordinaire. Today she serves clients through the multi-million dollar real estate company that she built from scratch. She has a dream marriage, and, as a certified Professional Coach, is deeply involved with helping women discover and use their connection with the divine power within them to become their own version of an Alpha Chick, an awakened, authentic and abundant woman.
Her life experience, including recovering from alcoholism as a young woman, has provided her with extensive hands-on, in-the-trenches experience for taking hold of life and bringing forward the potential that lies buried beneath the scars and hurts. Through her book, her website and personal coaching, Mal generously shares what she has learned at every opportunity.
Mal believes that the greatest component of success is being able to give back. As such, in 2007, she built the Katherine Holly School in Mali, West Africa. The school educates one hundred children annually; children who otherwise would never have had the opportunity to attend school. She is also creating a fund called Holly's Gift for educational assistance for women. A portion of all proceeds from the sale of Alpha Chick: 5 Steps for Moving from Pain to Power will be contributed to Holly's Gift.
Mal’s book Alpha Chick: 5 Steps for Moving from Pain to Power hit #1 in its category as a Bestseller on Amazon.com. She has been featured on Fox 25 News, Metrowest Daily News, Healthy Living Magazine and Aspire Magazine. In addition she has been interviewed on over thirty BlogTalk Radio shows discussing women’s recovery and psycho-spiritual transformation.
Mal's latest book Broken Open: Embracing Heartache and Betrayal as Gateways to Unconditional Love was an Amazon Bestseller as well.

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never take the time to examine my wounds. Examining the healing process, much less my own healing, takes courage that I never thought I had....until now. Thank you Mal Duane for opening your own wounds so that we may learn and grow through forgiveness and acceptance. Thank you for guiding us to our purpose, past the pain, embracing the life we now know possible. Mal Duane