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Design Your Next Chapter

How to Realize Your Dreams and Reinvent Your Life

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Design Your Next Chapter

Written by: Debbie Travis
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If you feel stuck with no idea what you should do next, lifestyle celebrity and TV pioneer Debbie Travis's new book is for you. Drawing on the tough (sometimes hilarious) lessons Debbie learned in her own leap into a new way of living, and a multitude of stories, tips and ideas to jumpstart your dreams, she's created an inspiring roadmap for change.

A few years ago, Debbie Travis realized that she was no longer challenged by her wildly successful TV career, and she was so busy she was missing out on the people and things that made her happy. She dared to dream about a whole new direction in life - a plan to turn a 13th-century farmhouse in Tuscany into a unique hotel and retreat for people who need a change as much as she did. And now, after a crazy amount of work, she is not only living that dream but sharing it with others.

Her new book draws directly on her own experiences (when she started, Debbie could barely make a bed, let alone run a hotel in a foreign county) and the uplifting stories of personal u-turns shared by women who have come to her retreats. Debbie's "commandments" will inspire women (and men) who have lost track of who they are or what they want to be; who are going through the motions of a career that doesn't satisfy them anymore; who are wondering what to do with themselves now that their kids are gone or their marriage is over. Debbie shares the tools that helped her transform her life, and her example, her wit, and her common sense advice will help motivate anyone who finds themselves standing at a crossroads wondering "What's next for me?"

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2018 Debbie Travis (P)2018 Random House Canada
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What the critics say

“Reflecting on her own experiences of personal U-turns, triumphs, and challenges, as well as the stories of women who have come to her retreats, Travis’ ‘commandments’ will inspire women of all ages who have lost track of who they are or what they want to be.” (The Suburban, Montreal)

“One of the most difficult things humans face in their lifetimes, and sometimes more than once, goes something like this: What do I do now? How do I find my new purpose? What really makes me happy? Debbie Travis’s new book, Design Your Next Chapter, is the perfect literary companion to help you take the first step to actualizing your passions. Right from the opening paragraphs, you get a real sense that Debbie’s experiences, both good and bad, will shine a light on taking chances and understanding that you, too, can take a leap toward new adventures in your own life. This book is not only inspiring but very funny, whimsical, and infectious, and I know it will light a fire and motivate you to embrace the best things in life!” (Jann Arden, singer-songwriter and author of Feeding My Mother and Falling Backwards)

“In Design Your Next Chapter, Debbie shares her courage, strength, beauty, confidence, experience, and heart. I want nothing else in my own life than to surround myself with positive and inspiring people like this incredible woman. How wonderful that in her book she’s offering us real ways to create a future for ourselves that is exactly as we dreamed it could be.” (Lynn Crawford, chef and cookbook author)

“Debbie Travis combines her business, design, and life experience in the most enjoyable, practical, and stylish self-help book you’ll read this year.” (Trish Halpin, editor-in-chief, Marie Claire)

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Enjoyable & read by the author (with pdf workbook)

I enjoyed this audio book. It's inspiring and has lots of ladies experiences shifting into their next chapter.
This audio book is based on numerous ladies and Debbie Travis's experience shifting into next chapters.
What I appreciate the most about this book is the reference to Bramasole's olive oil and Debbie's go getedness and spirit of adventure:)

This audio is much more expensive than others and is an example of the more you love yourself, the more you can charge :)
Don't let the price veer you away... think of it as a mini workshop of Debbie's in Tuscany and as a bargain:)
Success shared is a gift!

Gracie Mille Debbie Travis! Love that you do the reading as it is like you are right here and worth the buy :)
a great listen during the pandemic or anytime you are considering the next chapter in your life..
I love the PDF included as a workbook. This is worth a buy!

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Thoroughly enjoyed!

I have always enjoyed Debbie Travis even though I am not a DIY-er (most of her career has been around teaching people how to decorate). I was excited to listen to this book after watching her TV series about renovating the villa in Tuscany. I love a good story about people who have dramatically changed their lives and this book has many of them, not the least being Debbie's own dramatic shift. I firmly believe that we are the only thing that is ever really holding us back from taking the next step in life and Debbie's book provides encouragement to move through the fears that hold us back. Debbie is a fantastic narrator and shares her own story and the stories of others in a very engaging way. I will listen to this book over and over again, I'm sure!

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Just the encouragement I needed!

I have listened to this book no less than three times - picking up another gem of information or inspiration that I may have missed on the first go-round. Will listen again and again. Thanks for the encouragement Debbie!

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Design your next chapter

I found this book hopeful and encouraging. I love the stories, the information and words of wisdom and encouragement that Debbie shares from her life experiences.
Thanks Debbie Travis!

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easy inspiration

A good quick read with inspiration. Especially geared to the empty nest woman older woman, not necessarily for the younger or mid-career, solid advice that can be used by anyone.

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I love this book

This book is enlightening and logically sensible in life’s approach. Debbie Travis makes you feel like there is more to like than the everyday mundane of life.
Thank you Debbie Travis for an awe inspiring book!

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Amazing read!!

This one of the most inspirational books I have read. Everyone wanting to make a change or thinking of making a change needs to read this book.

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I both loved and hated this book. For sure, it is Debbie Travis, what's not to love? And, then there is Italy, and a story about a Tuscan Villa, and so many interesting women profiled. I found inspiration and energy in so many stories. However, a nagging voice kept telling me that it was all very limited to white high achieving corporate type women who fit a certain class.

I think I enjoyed the first part of the book more. Maybe it's my age. Being 65 and having retired 5 years ago I have been there done that and the emphasis on doing and goal setting and planning... well, it just seems that's where I lost some interest.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and maybe my next chapter is to write a chapter for women who don't want to be always achieving! I feel if I attended one of Debbie's retreats I would be needing to wander off to find my tribe.

if you are still immersed in the doing and achieving life , and yearning for something more, this might be a great book to get you started. There are so many inspiring stories and delicious descriptions of Italy to make this is a good Audible listen...Debbie narrating it makes it so worthwhile.

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