Stories have the power to change you. Sometimes, a few very special few have the power to save you. 

In this episode, Luke talks about three books which provided an escape from reality and helped him to navigate life during the darkest of times.
(00:00) Intro
(01:21) 3 Books That Changed My Life
(01:48) Struggling with Depression and Addiction
(03:22) Accepting Help and Changing Direction
(06:11) The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris
(10:34) Magician by Raymond E. Feist
(17:17) You Are the One You've Been Waiting For by Richard Schwartz
(18:07) Finding the "Little Boy" Again
(19:54) How These 3 Books Restored Wonder and Authenticity
(20:47) Share Your Vulnerable Stories and Books That Saved Your Life

We want to hear from you! Send us your audio by emailing us at GoodBooks@nine.com.au. 

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Stories have the power to change you. Sometimes, a few very special few have the power to save you.&nbsp;
In this episode, Luke talks about three books which provided an escape from reality and helped him to navigate life during the darkest of times.
<ul>
<li>(00:00) Intro</li>
<li>(01:21) 3 Books That Changed My Life</li>
<li>(01:48) Struggling with Depression and Addiction</li>
<li>(03:22) Accepting Help and Changing Direction</li>
<li>(06:11) <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-happiness-trap/id654030026">The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris</a></li>
<li>(10:34) <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/magician/id551435334">Magician by Raymond E. Feist</a></li>
<li>(17:17) <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/you-are-the-one-youve-been-waiting-for/id1709634266">You Are the One You've Been Waiting For by Richard Schwartz</a></li>
<li>(18:07) Finding the "Little Boy" Again</li>
<li>(19:54) How These 3 Books Restored Wonder and Authenticity</li>
<li>(20:47) Share Your Vulnerable Stories and Books That Saved Your Life</li>
</ul>
We want to hear from you! Send us your audio by emailing us at GoodBooks@nine.com.au.&nbsp;
Follow all the action on our socials:&nbsp;
Instagram -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/"> https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/</a> TikTok -<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast"> https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast</a>

What’s your story? Everyone has one — the ones we read and the ones we live.

In The Good Books is a new weekly podcast that serves as a community for those who believe in the power of a good story.

Each week, host Luke Bateman shares the books that have shaped his world, from timeless classics to buzzy bestsellers. He’ll also sit down with the most fascinating voices in the literary world — from bestselling authors to emerging new talent — as they reveal the inspirations behind their work.

This is more than a book club; it's a space to explore how the stories we consume influence the lives we lead.

We want to hear from you! Send us your audio by emailing us at GoodBooks@nine.com.au. 

Follow all the action on our socials: 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast

What&rsquo;s your story? Everyone has one &mdash; the ones we read and the ones we live.
In The Good Books is a new weekly podcast that serves as a community for those who believe in the power of a good story.
Each week, host Luke Bateman shares the books that have shaped his world, from timeless classics to buzzy bestsellers. He&rsquo;ll also sit down with the most fascinating voices in the literary world &mdash; from bestselling authors to emerging new talent &mdash; as they reveal the inspirations behind their work.
This is more than a book club; it's a space to explore how the stories we consume influence the lives we lead.
We want to hear from you! Send us your audio by emailing us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:GoodBooks@nine.com.au">GoodBooks@nine.com.au</a>.&nbsp;
Follow all the action on our socials:&nbsp;
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast

Luke Bateman shares the books that have shaped his world, from timeless classics to buzzy bestsellers. A community for those who believe in the power of a good story.

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