FOR READERS OF UNBROKEN

You read the book.
Now what?

If Adriene's story stirred something in you — grief, recognition, relief, or all three — this page was made for that moment.

AFTER UNBROKEN

Finishing a book like this doesn't mean the conversation is over. It often means it's just beginning. Below you'll find space to reflect, ways to stay connected with Adriene and other readers, and gentle guidance on what to do next — at whatever pace feels right for you.

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A NOTE FROM ADRIENE

If you made it to the end of my book, thank you. Truly. You stayed with me through the hardest parts of my story — and I don't take that lightly.

You may be sitting with a lot right now. Maybe something in my story mirrored something in yours. Maybe you found yourself angry, or relieved, or both at once. All of that is valid. All of that is welcome here.

This page is my way of continuing the conversation. You don't have to carry what the book brought up alone.

— Adriene

REFLECT

"What do I do with what this brought up?"

Take your time with these. There are no right answers.

01

What part of Adriene's story stayed with you the longest — and why do you think that is?

Sometimes the moments that linger are the ones closest to our own experience.

03

Is there someone in your life who needs to know that what happened to them was not their fault?

Sometimes a book is the beginning of a conversation we haven't known how to start.

02

Did reading this book make you feel less alone in something you've been carrying?

You're allowed to name that thing — even just to yourself.

04

What would it look like for you to take one small step toward your own version of "boring is underrated"?

Adriene's calm life wasn't luck. It was a decision, made daily.

SHARING THE BOOK

"How do I safely share this with someone?"

A gentle guide for recommending Unbroken to someone you care about.

1 Check the trigger warnings first

Unbroken covers childhood trauma, sexual abuse, mental illness, foster care, and suicide. Before sharing with someone, make sure they're in a place where they can receive this content. The book's trigger warnings are listed on the book page — it's okay to share those with someone before they begin.

2 Lead with why it moved you, not what it's about

Rather than summarizing the plot, share what you personally took from it. "This book made me feel less alone about [something]" is far more compelling than a book description — and it opens a real conversation.

3 Give it as a gift, not an assignment

Leave space for the person to read at their own pace and respond in their own time. A book this personal deserves patience. You might say: "No pressure to read it right away — I just thought of you."

4 Be ready to listen, not advise

If someone reads this book and opens up about their own experiences, the most powerful thing you can offer is simply to listen. Survivors often don't need solutions — they need to feel believed and not alone.

You're not done yet.

The book ended. The conversation doesn't have to.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ADRIENE

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