Eat Cake. Be Brave.

By: Melissa Radke

Narrated by: Melissa Radke

My name is Melissa Radke, and there is a very real chance you have no idea who I am or why I wrote a book. But admit it, you're curious!

Even though millions of people seem to like watching my videos bemoaning the trials of parenting, marriage, French braiding, faith, and living life as an anti-aging female, you may still be wondering who let me write a book.

I mean, books are written by people who have been interviewed by Gayle King and say things like, "You see, Gayle, I was having a root canal, and I literally died in the chair. I saw heaven. Also, when I came back to earth I could speak Mandarin."

Yeah, that didn't happen to me. No Mandarin. Though I have been known to break out in song! (My voice was once described as a "ray of light in a dark world"...but I think my dad was being a little dramatic.) Although if Gayle King were to ever ask me I would tell her, "I wrote this book between taking my kids to the local pool and picking out flip-flops at Old Navy, and the only metaphysical moment I experienced came right after I looked directly into one of those mirrors with 10x magnification."

I wrote this book because when I turned 41 I made a decision to be brave. To live brave - bolder and freer. You see, I thought our lives were supposed to change when we turned 40...but mine didn't. Yet every piece of it changed when I turned 41, when I set out to prove that it wasn't too late for me, that careless words wouldn't stunt me and rejection would not stop me. And maybe, just maybe, it will take you reading about the journey I took to finding my sense of self-worth in order for you to rightfully believe in yours. This book is about how all the years of my life led up to the one that changed it. So, cut a big slice and raise a fork...

Here's to bravery.

Here's to courage.

Here's to cake.

(And not the crappy kind, like carrot.)

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

©2018 Melissa Radke (P)2018 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"Melissa Radke... is a mom who gets it. We first came across Melissa when her 'Red Ribbon Week' video went viral, and we were hooked. Her honest approach to motherhood, paired with her sincerity, compassion, and amazing sense of humor has attracted a dedicated social following and an enthusiastic fan base." (American Greetings Blog)

"Melissa Radke...made me laugh AND totally resonated with me. Even though I know all moms go through this, it's still nice to be reminded that I'm not alone." (For Every Mom Blog)

"There's a reason Melissa Radke boasts more than 100,000 Facebook followers: Her parenting videos are hilarious and relatable." (Us Weekly)

Fantastic Book!!

I listened to the book in 2 days. It’s fantastic. Melissa is so relatable. She tells a story that anyone can relate to. I love the letter to your daughter... I will be sharing this with mine. You are most certainly brave.

Easy read, enjoyable, but....pointless?

I'm torn on this one. It was an easy book to listen to and I enjoyed listening to the author's reading of her own story. Some parts made me laugh and it did hold my interest. However, I found the "inspirational" parts to be a bit cliche and as if she was trying a little too hard? I can't say that I left feeling empowered, but I was entertained.

LOVE

This is likely the most inspirational book I have ever read or listened to... THANK YOU MELISSA

If you’re a woman....read THIS!

Wow! I’m at a loss for words. This book came into my life right when I needed to be brave. I have never related to an author so much. I feel like Melissa and I are best friends.
Savannah

The most relatable 'Christian' book I've read

Melissa delivers truth, her story, and her failures in such an amazing way. I started reading this book after it was recommended by another author and I am so not disappointed. I relate to Melissa on a spiritual level, her rawness and realness made me feel less alone in the struggles of infertility, depression, and the bathtub story was like she read my diary. Thank you for such an amazing book and pouring life into those that sometimes don't feel so brave. Also, the cake in the title pretty much sold it for me. A must read!

Love!

So funny, so authentic and so heartfelt! I will listen to Eat Cake, Be Brave over and over again. Thank you Mrs. Radke for showing us how to love all the broken parts of ourselves

You MUST read this book!

Melissa Radke did an amazing job with the audio recording of this wonderful book. This book is so real and raw, vulnerable and tough. Never have I had a book impact me so much and challenge/encourage me to walk boldly in this life and stop living only inside my house every day. So blessed by this book!

Loved it!!

Great book, very inspiring!! Perfect book that you should share with others. Encouraging and engaging audiobook.

Just what I needed to hear in my year of change

I’ve been wanting to read/listen to this book since it came out but knew I wasn’t ready for it yet. Melissa thank you for sharing the good, bad, ugly, and funny with us. As I start to focus on a new Chapter in my life being brave is something I want more than anything but that first step is a big one for sure. Thank you for encouraging me to take that step. To show my kids how strong their Momma is and will be when her life as she knows it was changed against her will. Gloria Gaynor’s I will survive is my song for now. Thank you for sharing your life’s journey so far. It has helped me and I’m sure it will help many other. Lots of love and Hugs to you!

Must Read

This is a definite MUST read. Couldn't stop! I laughed, laughed till I cried and cried till I couldn't see. Loved the raw honesty.