Feeding the Soul (Because It's My Business): Finding Our Way to Joy, Love, and Freedom
Tabitha Brown
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 53 rd NAACP Image Awards Winner You are seen, you are loved, and you are heard. Before Tabitha Brown was one of the most popular personalities in the world, sharing her delicious vegan home cooking and compassionate wisdom with millions of followers across social media, she was an aspiring actress who in 2016 began struggling with undiagnosed chronic autoimmune pain. Her condition made her believe she wouldn’t live to see forty--until she started listening to what her soul and her body truly needed. more
288 pages, Hardcover
First published William Morrow
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I literally just finished the audiobook not five minutes ago. I'm sitting at my desk teary eyed. Though I've read and enjoyed some memoirs and self help books, they are not my thing. However since I first discovered Tab on social media I was drawn to her and her family's personalities. This was full of affirmations and confirmations. more
If you are already a fan of Tab, it’s like sitting in her kitchen having a real conversation with your best friend. If you’re new to Tab, get ready to feel the love and inspiration. . more
I’ve been a fan of Tab since she had 2k followers. I can proudly say that I am one of her OGs. It has been a joy watching her chase her dreams and so many coming to fruition for her. She is such a light on social media, and nowadays this is what I gravitate towards. I feel like we would be good friends IRL because we have so much in common. more
This was just okay. It was like talking to your successful Auntie who learned a lot of life lessons and wants an easier life for you. I appreciate what she was trying to do. I was not aware of Miss Tabitha before reading this book. This was heavily spiritual. more
I ended up listening to this via audio (complementary from @harperaudio) & that was the BEST choice. I love Tabitha’s voice and hearing her advice. I enjoyed hearing about her story and all the work she put into her goals. She talks about her setbacks and how she overcame them. She gives such great nuggets of wisdom. more
Ms. Tabitha Brown did that. America's mom had something to say and she said it. Her message rang through loud and clear. I listened to the audiobook over a period of months when I really needed a boost and it worked every time. more
i’ve been watching tab’s videos for years and just like her tiktoks are a warm hug and a ray of sunshine, so is this book (especially in audiobook form where it feels like tab’s just talking to you 🥺)her ability to impart advice and life lessons without sounding condescending or out of touch is a big skill, and while of course she frames her advice based on her own beliefs and values, she never shames her readers for feeling differently or not sharing in them (in particular her relationship with and beliefs pertaining to God, which is a major theme in the memoir)there are bits i disagreed with, notably the section in which she states that she believes that when people die, regardless of how old or young, it means they’ve just fulfilled their purpose in life and “their work is done” but even when i disagreed, it never felt like tabitha was trying to convince me that her opinions were the end all be all and there was only one way to look at things. she presents her ideas and life experiences and encourages us to learn from them, without ever belittling her audience. this, ultimately, is why i think tabitha is such a popular creator who draws in such a big audience with her delicious recipes and bright energy :”). more
Tab. Very Good. If you need some inspiration in your life this will provide it. Tabitha definitely turned her test into a testimony. If you follow her on social media then you know she’s always dropping valuable gems. more
This Is A Beautifully Written Story. This is the type of book that we need in our library and every so often re-listen/re-read as a reminder of forgiveness, gratitude, happiness, joy, laughter & love. The truth of the matter is a lot of the lessons Tabitha talk about on her healing journey reaffirms the lessons most of us were taught growing up. But, it was simply beautiful listening to her narrate her journey to us. I really enjoyed this book. more
This book was EVERYTHING. I could relate to her in some way in every single chapter. It was an audiobook so it was read by her and you could hear every emotion . There were recipes throughout the whole book also so it made me feel like we were in her kitchen just talking instead of me reading her story. Great inspiration read . more
I love Tabitha Brown. And she is from the South, like me. I love her spirit and energy she gives off. I loved this book because, I felt like with every page I read, I could feel her pain, love, laughter, sorrow, sadness, anger, achievements and her growth. None of us are perfect nor should we pretend to be. more
I discovered this author recently while searching for minority vegetarian and vegan recipes. As someone who is not on social media, my knowledge was limited prior to reading this book. I am glad Mrs. Brown shared her story. I wish her well and hope she continues to uplift. more
“Oh God I thank you. ”Let me wipe my tears long enough to write this review. This book is amazing. It is so uplifting and there are so many wisdom nuggets included. It definitely caused me to remember that God is at work in my life, I just have to keep moving forward. more
I read the audiobook. I just had to hear Tabitha tell her story the first time around. I own the physical copy and will read it again. Tabitha uses storytelling and real life experience to encourage the reader to take a chance on themselves. I felt enlightened, aware and encouraged. more
auntie was preaching in this book. so good. so anointed. and listening to the audiobook made it even better. more
“Hello there. How y’all doing. Y’all alright. ” Whenever I see a new video posted by Tabitha Brown, and hear her open with these words, I smile- EVERY TIME. She is such a light. more
Gosh. I hate to give this book such a low rating, because I love Tabitha, but I just had to give up on reading it. Unfortunately, this book was very repetitive. I love her intention, but the life lessons she gave weren’t anything profound. . more
I think you’d probably have to be a general fan of Tabitha’s online presence to fully enjoy this book, which I am, because it’s very much written in the same styles as her videos. I was under the impression that this was going to be more of a memoir than anything else but it was largely a self-help book. It was still good, and she sprinkles in stories about her life, but in some spots it felt very repetitive in terms of what you were supposed to be taking away from it. . more
I listened to the audio edition, read by the author, which was a wonderful way to experience this book. I really appreciated Tabitha Brown's voice and delivery of her memoirs and learnings. Since I became interested in her as a vegan I wish that she had talked more about part of her life, but this book was more a collection of general life lessons and memories. more
I love Tabitha Brown. I really enjoyed reading about the different experiences she has had in her life and her journey to stardom. There are some good lessons throughout the book, but they did get a bit repetitive. . more
Feeding the Soul is an inspirational nonfiction read that will uplift and dare you to keep dreaming. You can expect Tabitha Brown's bubbly personality to put a smile on your face the entire time that you are reading. I am a fan of Tabitha's and I couldn't wait to read an early copy of the book. She bared her soul and her openness will connect with so many readers. She takes us on her life journey as she describes a bit of her childhood and how she always knew that she would be a popular figure that would do good. more
Honey, reading this book was like spending a sunny afternoon on a small-town North Carolina porch with a big sister or older cousin, sharing a tall pitcher of sweet tea and listening to lots of great wisdom. Because, like the author, I too am originally from NC, a lot of her childhood memories resonate with me, particularly the church and food memories. This book is part memoir, part inspiration and self-help, and part vegan cookbook (with absolutely no measurements on purpose because, as Tabitha says, "use what you got, honey. That's your business. A squeeze [of this], a bit [of that]. more
Tabitha is my to-go when I need soothing and reassurance as well as when things are calm and strong. I find her gentle warmth and authentic loving ways to be a rare gift. I chose to listen to this audiobook because Tabitha had noted that it included the voice of her mother. And I wanted hear Tabitha's read to me. I had to listen in small doses because each chapter or message is profound and because she was vulnerable and open. more
Absolutely listen to the book. Tabitha’s voice is like a warm blanket. . more
So many gems in the book. Tabitha Brown is definitely a treasure. more
Loved this book. She gives great advice and she’s going to have me saying “that’s my business” all the time now 🤣. more
As a fan of Tabitha Brown, fellow NC native and auntie in my head, I knew I would be in for a treat reading this one. And it did not disappoint. Within these pages, Tabitha Brown offers up so much wisdom, inspiration, and (sometimes tough) love, you can feel it all in your spirit. There were even times in my reading where I felt she just HAD to know me or my situation to be stepping on my toes so much. Now that's a gift. more
Exactly as uplifting and motivational as I expected. If you're down, read this book. If you're up, read this book. If you're lost, confused, or just simply want to read some positivity, read this book. I enjoyed every themed chapter with not just advice, but a relatable bit of Ms. more
How could you not love Tabitha. Very well written and amazing. I aspire to be more like her everyday. . more
Tabitha is a ray of sunshine. She lives by the great attributes instilled in her by her parents and grandparents, and has seen the benefits. Even through the ebbs and flows of life, she is anchored in her upbringing and words of wisdom from loved ones. I’m glad she decided to share her unwavering faith, wisdom, and fearlessness with us. And recipes. more