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shizbizz's review against another edition
5.0
I AM RISING STRONG!.
So, this book left me feeling really pumped about mental health and life in general. I think it handles delicate topics with the sensitivity, honesty and insight they require. Loved it and it was very instagrammable, which is always something I enjoy.
So, this book left me feeling really pumped about mental health and life in general. I think it handles delicate topics with the sensitivity, honesty and insight they require. Loved it and it was very instagrammable, which is always something I enjoy.
sarahetc's review against another edition
3.0
I think my appreciation of this book might have suffered from not having yet read Daring Greatly, which is references unofficially at least once each chapter. So if you're considering this, make sure you start with that.
Otherwise, I found the first half of the book to be much more powerful than the second half. The changeover came when Brown takes, and runs with, Anne Lamott's "Shitty First Draft" metaphor. Brown is great. Lamott is great. Brown channeling Lamott is probably practical and effectivein practice but unless you're currently working through a particular situation and understand both, this falls a little flat. It fell flat for me because while I can objectively say Lamott is great and I keep returning to her memoirs, they always end up making me angry for no discernable reason.
Brown's voice is cheerful and straightforward. Yet by the end, I couldn't help but think that all of this was very superficial and no substitute for the hard work of genuine spiritual inner healing. I'll get around to Daring Greatly one of these days.
Otherwise, I found the first half of the book to be much more powerful than the second half. The changeover came when Brown takes, and runs with, Anne Lamott's "Shitty First Draft" metaphor. Brown is great. Lamott is great. Brown channeling Lamott is probably practical and effective
Brown's voice is cheerful and straightforward. Yet by the end, I couldn't help but think that all of this was very superficial and no substitute for the hard work of genuine spiritual inner healing. I'll get around to Daring Greatly one of these days.
marimbagirl22's review
3.0
This book builds on the previous two. There are good relatable stories, but a lot of recycled content. If you have read her other books related to wholehearted loving prepare for this to be a more skim than deep read.
abstab's review against another edition
4.0
great book about coming to terms with the truth, actions, emotions, and consequences and how to get back up again
its_pam_ela's review against another edition
5.0
Life changing. Truly one of the best books I've read in a long, long time. Would recommend for every human.
farahsarish's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this book. It helped me think through areas I want to grow, but with grace and truth and not just a "do better and change" mentality. I would highly recommend this to anyone.
dsinocruz's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0