#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD
Do you ever suspect that everyone else has life figured out and you don’t have a clue? If so, Rachel Hollis has something to tell you: that’s a lie.
If you have ever said any of these things to yourself . . .
Something else will make me happy.
I’m not a good mom.
I will never get past this.
I am defined by my weight.
I should be … mom.
. . . then you could benefit from the unflinching faith and rock-hard tenacity Rachel Hollis has in store for you. In this challenging but conversational book, Rachel exposes the twenty lies and misconceptions that too often hold us back from living joyfully and productively, lies we’ve told ourselves so often we don’t even hear them anymore.
Rachel is real and talks about real issues. More than that, she reveals the specific practical strategies that helped her move past them. In the process, she encourages, entertains, and even kicks a little butt, all to convince you to do whatever it takes to get real and become the joyous, confident woman you were meant to be. Because you really can live with passion and hustle – and give yourself grace without giving up.
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Okay, guys I really went back and forth on if I should review this one because I really do not want to get super personal. So this may be short.
Anyone that has been following me for a little while would have noticed that this was not my typical read. I don’t find anything wrong with “self-help” books, I just don’t go out of my way to pick them up, in my early 20s I picked up a few and none of them were done in a way that I could get anything from. So with that being my history, I would not have picked up this book had it not been for my sister. I mean she raved about this book all over social media. I don’t mean one post or 10 I mean this went on for weeks to the point that Rachel Hollis really should have added her to the marketing team.
So I walked into the book store and saw it sitting there and opened it up and began reading the introduction letter to the reader. I don’t know why or what part of it made me begin to get emotional. One thing that I really don’t like is when a book makes me cry so I promptly put the book down. Let me just say here that I did not finish the intro at that time. But I left the store without the book. I read to escape not to get upset. So I go to target so that I can get my shopping done and something just kept nagging at me, something in me really wanted to read that book. So I get back to the book section of the store and there is the book again not just on one endcap but two. So we are going to go with fate.
Reading this book was an experience that I did not expect. To be perfectly honest with you I have never had an experience like this with a book. It was like it was written for me granted somethings didn’t apply but the ones that did I don’t have words for how much I got out of this. The most amazing part is how it has helped me and I noticed the change in me that I never expected to happen. Really my sister wasn’t kidding for me this book was really life-changing and I still can’t believe some of the changes that I have made by just accepting and being myself.
The basis of the book is 20 lies we tell ourselves. This book is written in the way that she has overcome/working on each one of these. I marked so many things that I had to buy more book darts. I know that may sound silly but I don’t mark a whole lot of things when I read books usually maybe a couple quotes but I used half a tin on this book and was worried I wouldn’t have enough.
I suggest this book for any woman out there something in this book will speak to you!
I appreciate her call to be real and to keep the promises you make to yourself. Thanks, girl!
I found it interesting, after meeting Rachel I wanted to read one of her books. I like how she narrates each part. It took me on a ride of her life and so I now know her a bit better to understand what she posts. This book has some inspirational situations, but most I think is funny, a great way to tell the story, it seemed we were getting a coffee. I will read another of her books, perhaps even get the audiobooks.
I wish someone would have told me these things years ago.
Some of it was inspirational and it was very honest, but it just did not resonate with me.
I love Rachel’s honesty and vulnerability. Great advice!
I wanted to like this book. I truly, madly, deeply wanted to love this book. However, the reality of trudging through lie after lie, I just didn’t.
On some lies, I could almost relate, and others I wondered what planet is this woman from? While there is mention of God and some scripture from time to time, I missed the aspect of this book that would fall under Christian writing.
This book isn’t a Christian testimony of how Faith helped her overcome life’s challenges, we all have similar challenges—but perhaps not the bank account. This was more of a testimony of how Rachel Hollis perceives how she became successful by her own doing. I’m not sure if God was part of the equation.
I personally felt that this was not a self-help book, but more so a “pep talk” book that one might expect in a locker room. Sadly, I don’t feel enlightened or inspired, perhaps, a little bullied.
I’m not a successful entrepreneur who has the ability to jet from here to there leaving my family behind on a regular basis. I’m not earning a six-figure income, and I’m not even semi-remotely a faux celebrity. I’m just a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, and a part-time librarian. Oddly enough, I’m content with that. But, most importantly, I don’t feel that anyone or anything that I have in this life is simply my own doing. All that I have is a blessing from God.
I had originally thought this book would be great for my teenage daughter, but after reading it, I would never share this title with her. I’m all for empowering each other, but this book simply did leave me feeling empowered. Kudos to those that enjoy this book, it simply wasn’t for me.
I’m not usually a non-fiction reader…I tend to gravitate to the light and fluffy, actually. But this book had been making such headlines that I felt like I needed to give it a shot. After waiting on hold from the library for a very long time, it was finally my turn.
Some parts of the book didn’t really pertain to me anymore, but I wish it had been around when I was a young mother. Other parts were like they were shouting at me. Especially the part about being picky about what you say yes to. That’s always been a fault of mine and one I’d really like to work on in the new year after reading this book.
Another part that really jumped out at me, was about not breaking promises to yourself. I know that I, for one, am incredibly guilty of this and it’s something I never really thought about in the way that Rachel Hollis painted it. So, that will become goal number 2 in the journey to the me I was meant to be.
While reading, it’s hard to not pick out things you think your friends and loved ones might need to hear as well, so I can see why it’s been talked about SO much. We all want the people we care about to hear their own worth just like we did.
After the first few chapters, it was clear to me why this book has been on the best seller’s list for so long. Hollis accomplishes the rare feat of entwining heart-wrenching honest stories with hard-hitting truths in a seamless fashion. I read this one 2x in one week it was so good (and its as helpful for men as it is for women!).
Warm, practical, and true. This author speaks from the heart. I think her authenticity made me keep reading.
This was an uplifting book!
Such a great read. There’s something for every woman in this book!
This book needs to be in everyone’s library.
Rachel is raw and real in this funny book packed full of golden nuggets to help women live their best lives. I found it funny and at times, a little too close to home as I nodded in agreement with some of the things she experienced during her dating life. A definite page-turner!
Awsome and can’t wait for her new book!
If you’re seeking a self-help book for women that cuts to the chase, Rachel’s book is it!
This is an amazing book. I’ve highlighted so many things, so I can go back and revisit them. I purposely slowed down my reading speed so I can take in the wisdom that I need for my life right now. My daughter has the audible book and has listened to it at least three times so far. Rachel’s honesty grabs your heart and calls you to be honest with yourself.
My sister-in-law let me borrow this book to read, and I picked up a copy for my daughter as a stocking stuffer. Loved it!
I believe every girl should read this book that is struggling to figure out who she is. Even if you’re not, you should read this book. Rachel is raw, and honest and not scared to tell about her embarrassing moments so she can help you get through yours. I laughed a lot reading it, I pondered a lot reading it and I even cried a little bit. Rachel is good at making you feel important and that your dreams can become reality in her writing. You feel close to her while reading each chapter. Even though we have different views in faith (religion) and I’m not a mother, I could still relate to 90% of the book. This book is meant for all sorts of females that are going through a tough time and need some sort of motivation and someone saying it will all be okay. I promise Rachel will do this in her book.
I enjoyed every last drop of it. It had a “sitting down with a friend” kind of feel to it. I think I would enjoy having her as a friend in fact. I liked that she found ways to come to terms with it’s okay to be different and that her normal doesn’t HAVE to look like everyone else’s. She came across as refreshingly real.
I also would like to mention that I have never heard of Rachel Hollis before but I am glad that I read this book. I gathered nuggets of truth that I am exploring. The first one that hit me was the truth about how we lie to ourselves when we say we are going to do something and then flake out and don’t do it. My eyes popped open on that one! It was like she held a mirror up to my face and I saw something. Something that I didn’t like but once seen now I can do something about. It wasn’t the only statement that caused revelations like that. Just for the record let me mention that I am a 60+ years old woman and I could identify with what she was saying.
On a few last notes, I would like to say that I took a risk and picked up her book on audio book to listen to in addition to reading this book. Why was it a risk? Because I have tried at least 3 times to listen to audio books and it all came up a Big Fat Zero. I never succeeded trying to listen to a book for a couple of reasons. One is that I am a very visual person AND time after time my mind would wander listening to a book. This was my FIRST success with this kind of media. Not only did my mind NOT wander, but her voice wasn’t monotone in any way. Expressions came through really well. She was engaging and funny like her written words but I got to hear her style. Anything else would have put me to sleep.
One final thought or two. I really liked the way she set up the chapters with the lies. She also added what helped her as a closing part of each chapter and I liked that a lot. I probably should mention that the unique eBook cover and title was the first things to catch my attention.
I voluntarily read a copy of this book via Netgalley and these are my honest opinions.