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For the first time in her life, Dr. Beth-Anne Blue is turning her musings inward, shifting the focus from others to her own journey. And this book? Consider it an open invitation to join her. Imagine Dr. Blue sitting down with herself, engaging in an intimate, revealing session-except this time, she's the one in the chair.
A writer at heart, Beth-Anne has spent over two decades as a psychologist, licensed in three states, guiding others through their stories while quietly tucking away her own. Now, she fully embraces her inner scribe, bringing those long-buried pages-thoughts, insights, and raw moments-to life.
Pearls and Purse Straps is a deeply personal collection of anecdotes, a fusion of wisdom and vulnerability, penned by an award-winning writer who also happens to be a brilliant psychologist. It's candid, thought-provoking, and profoundly human-a testament to the power of self-reflection and the beauty of finally telling your own truth.
About the author
Dr. Beth-Anne Blue is a psychologist, writer, and storyteller with a deep passion for exploring the human experience-both in others and, now, in herself. For over two decades, she has worked as a licensed clinical psychologist across three states, helping individuals navigate the complexities of life, emotion, and identity. With a keen understanding of the mind and heart, she has dedicated her career to guiding people toward healing, clarity, and transformation. But behind the professional title and years of expertise, Beth-Anne has always been a writer at her core. Her love for words has been quietly simmering beneath the surface, filling journals, drawers, and the margins of her life. Now, she steps into a new role-not just as a psychologist but as the patient, the narrator, and the storyteller of her own truth. Her latest work, Pearls and Purse Straps, is a deeply personal collection of reflections and anecdotes that merge her professional insights with the raw honesty of personal experience. Through this book, she invites readers to witness her journey of self-discovery-one that is as introspective as it is universal. With a unique blend of clinical wisdom, warmth, and humor, Dr. Beth-Anne Blue continues to inspire others-not just by listening but by speaking her own truth for the first time. Whether on the page or in the therapy room, she remains committed to the power of storytelling and the endless pursuit of understanding what it truly means to be human.
