New Release

Straight Outta Brokenness

And It Didn't Kill Me
By Candie A. Mitchell Price

In Straight Out of Brokenness, Candie A. Mitchell-Price takes readers on a deeply personal journey through the valleys and peaks of her life. This memoir is a testament to the power of vulnerability, capturing the essence of Candie’s experiences with unflinching honesty. With each page, readers are drawn into her world, feeling her pain, laughter, struggles, and triumphs. Candie’s narrative is infused with her unique blend of grit, humor, and unwavering faith, making this book not just a story of brokenness but a powerful testament to resilience and hope.

The memoir explores Candie’s raw and real experiences, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives while journeying alongside her. From moments of despair to breakthroughs of joy, Straight Out of Brokenness is a masterful blend of transparency and inspiration. Candie does not shy away from sharing her deepest pains, but she also ensures that readers leave with a sense of hope and victory. Her story will make you laugh, cry, and ponder the deeper aspects of life, faith, and personal growth.

The accompanying workbook to “Straight Out of Brokenness, And It Didn’t Kill Me” by Candie A. Mitchell-Price is designed to deepen the reader’s engagement with the powerful themes and insights of the memoir. This interactive guide offers a series of thought-provoking questions, reflective exercises, and practical activities that encourage readers to explore their own journeys of brokenness, resilience, and healing.

Whether used individually or in a group setting, this workbook is a companion that offers guidance and encouragement on the path to healing and self-discovery. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring hope that can emerge from life’s most challenging moments.

Meet Candie

Candie A. Mitchell-Price is a writer, educator, and passionate advocate for spiritual growth. Through her work, Candie aims to encourage, inspire, and empower others toward a closer walk with Jesus Christ, sharing her journey and faith with authenticity and love. She serves alongside her husband, Rev. Arthur Price, Jr., pastor of the historic 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL. They are the proud parents of two adult daughters.

Author

Candie is a seasoned writer with a profound ability to connect deeply with her readers through her honest and evocative storytelling. Having authored multiple books, she brings a wealth of experience in exploring themes of faith, resilience, and personal growth. Her background as the Founder and Editor-in-chief of WOW! (Women of the Word) Magazine further showcases her expertise in crafting content that empowers and uplifts women across the globe.

Speaker

Candie has spoken nationally at conferences , women's retreats, and workshops. Her engaging talks are celebrated for their inspiring blend of practical wisdom and deep spiritual insights, resonating profoundly with diverse audiences. With her dynamic delivery and ability to connect with listeners on a personal level, Candie consistently empowers and motivates women to pursue greater personal and spiritual growth.

Educator

As a former middle and high school ELA teacher, Candie is an advocate for educational equity. Candie works daily, in her professional and personal life, to ensure that all kids have access to high quality schools regardless of their socio-economic status or zip code.

Entrepreneur

Candie recently launched Word Girlz, a 501c3 dedicated to creating platforms that inspire, encourage, empower, and educate women and girls through the transformative power of the written word. It's flagship initiative is WOW! (Women of the Word) Magazine (being released January, 2025). Candie is also the former owner of The Candie Jar, a natural body care business, and Priceless PR & Marketing Consulting.

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While uniquely her story to tell, Candie managed to responsibly give voice to the stories of so many men, women, boys and girls who simply want and deserve safe, lasting and unconditional love. She also boldly reclaimed her trauma, threw it up in the air, added some scripture and sprinkled it with glitter allowing God to turn her ashes to beauty in a book that is both a blaring siren for the necessity of therapy and a crystal-clear call for reliance on her Lord and Savior, the One who was with her through it all.

Straight Out of Brokenness is masterful, transparent, real, raw, and riveting. Candie’s personality laces every page, and you will experience her heart, her grit, her humor, her determination, and her faith as you read her story. Her book will make you laugh, cry, reflect, and ponder. Candie invites you into her pain but she won’t leave you there. Her story is one of faith, triumph, victory, and hope, and it will undoubtedly inspire you no matter where you find yourself in this journey of life.

If you’re feeling broken, this book is exactly what you need. Candie has poured her heart into these pages, offering a message of hope and healing for anyone going through tough times. Now is the time to rise, let go of the pain, and begin your journey to healing. No matter the trauma you’ve faced, this book will guide you toward recovery. The brokenness didn't kill her and it won't kill you!

Candie has written an engaging, honest, therapeutic life story that highlights the impact of historical trauma and the journey to forgiveness and healing. Her transparency is refreshing and her courage is so inspiring that it enables the reader to confront their own familial trauma and begin their journey to healing through honest confrontation and biblical application. Straight Outta Brokenness is must read for anyone looking for hope and healing.

In “Straight Outta Brokenness,” Candie A. Mitchell-Price deftly handles themes of forgiveness and reconciliation, highlighting how the quest for identity often involves confronting uncomfortable truths and unrelenting research. "Straight Outta Brokenness" is a deeply affecting exploration of love, loss, and the intricate ties that bind us to our families. It invites readers to reflect on their relationships and the legacies we inherit, making it a resonant read for anyone navigating the intricacies of family dynamics.

Do not read Straight Outta Brokenness and It Didn’t Kill Me by Candie A. Mitchell-Price if you’re not ready to take a hard look at your own relationships and gain insight into how to move forward, let go, and accept love. This book may challenge you in unexpected ways. But if you’re ready to understand that your circumstances don’t have to dictate who you are meant to be in this world, then Candie’s story is one you won’t want to miss. Candie writes with such raw honesty that you can’t help but reflect on your own life—your journey, your flaws, and the people you need to offer grace to. By the end, I was in tears, feeling compelled to make amends in my own life and inspired to keep pushing forward, no matter the obstacles. This book is for anyone seeking a powerful story of hope, resilience, and the strength to overcome.

I just finished reading my copy of "Straight Outta Brokenness". Thank you Candie A. Mitchell-Price for allowing us to experience your story! We all have stories, but we all will not share those experiences with the world. Through sharing your life experiences and the "Word Girl" sections of the book, has allowed me to rethink and approach differently matters in my own life. Thank you for bringing back memories of our "CAPA" days and I pray continued success in the future. "Straight Outta Brokenness" And It Didn't Kill Me, gets an A+.

New Release

Straight Outta Brokenness

And It Didn't Kill Me
By Candie A. Mitchell Price