When you're embarrassed to step out your own front door, is happiness even possible?

Jennifer's life is falling to pieces. She's out of work. Her brother's in a coma. Her mom just died. And despite stellar qualifications, every job interview ends in rejection.

Also, she's heavier than she's ever been.

Trapped in a world of pain and confusion, Jennifer devotes herself to the one thing she can control: Lose the weight, by any means possible.

Even if it means losing the only people she has left.

Messy and real.

Beautiful and harsh.

When Comes The Joy (previously titled Skinny Me) explores one woman's journey along the road of forgiveness, healing, and strength. Full of relatable human struggles from start to finish, you'll find yourself nodding your head, thinking I've been there, or I know someone who has.

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Here's what readers are saying:

"Exceptionally and intuitively written. Raw, emotional, and witty too!" The Miscellaneous Mom

"This is one of those books that stays with you LONG after you've read it. Truly thought provoking and inspiring." - K. Brown, Amazon Reviewer

"This story hit me in the gut. A definite must read!" - Sarah M, Amazon Reviewer

"I cried and laughed and hated for the story to end... I couldn't put it down!" - Bre, Amazon Reviewer

"This book hits the heart deeply. I loved every page." - Fawn K, Amazon Reviewer

"I binge read chapter after chapter." MamaBear, Amazon Reviewer

"It's like the author looked right into my soul." - Jolie Carter, Google Reviewer

"I loved this book... Sometimes it was heart wrenching, and sometimes I laughed out loud. Carr's writing is solid and the characters were captivating." - Jennilovesbooks, Amazon Reviewer

"Charlene Carr is the Canadian Jodi Picoult!" - Amazon Reviewer

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