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melslittlereads's review against another edition
Good reading but a lot of printing and grammatical errors
hangngt_'s review against another edition
DNF
since this is an ebook, I'm more inclined to DNF it. Anyway, I just didn't like how this read, it didn't live up to my expectation. If people are searching for self-help books, I know some really good ones. This just read so plain and simple. I was ready to be enlightened but instead, I was just bored. I couldn't even make it past 50 pages.
since this is an ebook, I'm more inclined to DNF it. Anyway, I just didn't like how this read, it didn't live up to my expectation. If people are searching for self-help books, I know some really good ones. This just read so plain and simple. I was ready to be enlightened but instead, I was just bored. I couldn't even make it past 50 pages.
candisjean's review against another edition
2.0
** I’m not saying don’t read it, just fair warning to flip through a couple essays in a bookstore before you commit to buying it - you might not be the target demographic **
I picked this up because everyone and their mothers (at least in social media circles) seems to be promoting this as a Book You Have to Read.
I expected a thoughtful collection of essays that had a wider topic range - and relatability range. The target audience in this seems to be 20-something year olds (given away in later essays with titles like ‘things to survive your 20s’, and advice that sometimes includes things like ‘plan a sleepover like when you were in middle school’ - which is fine but confusing when it’s making the lists of Books That Will Change Your Life.
I wish the book had been more appropriately titled, but I was swayed by the minimalist cover and design.
This did not change my life, or bring any new information. A few good thoughts I highlighted were interspersed through it, but overall I was disappointed. Some of the advice… is not good advice. And since each essay was written for short thoughts, it didn’t get into the depth that the author might have found it she’d taken 10 essays (instead of 101) and fleshed them out. A lot was redundant, with essays hitting on the same themes, with the same verbiage, over and over again.
Some of the essays seem to be back from when Listicles were popular, and on closing the last page of the book, I finally realized this was a collection of Thought Catalog posts - something I read religiously in my early 20s, but haven’t looked at since.
I picked this up because everyone and their mothers (at least in social media circles) seems to be promoting this as a Book You Have to Read.
I expected a thoughtful collection of essays that had a wider topic range - and relatability range. The target audience in this seems to be 20-something year olds (given away in later essays with titles like ‘things to survive your 20s’, and advice that sometimes includes things like ‘plan a sleepover like when you were in middle school’ - which is fine but confusing when it’s making the lists of Books That Will Change Your Life.
I wish the book had been more appropriately titled, but I was swayed by the minimalist cover and design.
This did not change my life, or bring any new information. A few good thoughts I highlighted were interspersed through it, but overall I was disappointed. Some of the advice… is not good advice. And since each essay was written for short thoughts, it didn’t get into the depth that the author might have found it she’d taken 10 essays (instead of 101) and fleshed them out. A lot was redundant, with essays hitting on the same themes, with the same verbiage, over and over again.
Some of the essays seem to be back from when Listicles were popular, and on closing the last page of the book, I finally realized this was a collection of Thought Catalog posts - something I read religiously in my early 20s, but haven’t looked at since.
kessler21's review against another edition
5.0
"...human beings are the only species that have relationships with themselves through other people. That is: Our perceptions of other people’s mindsets largely dictate how we see ourselves." My favorite sentences in the whole book.
This is 101 short essays that focus on love, happiness, and emotions. These essays are largely lists. Example: 15 Ways to Deepen Your Relationship with Anyone. and they it lists and explains those 15 ways. The advice in the book is subtle differences to how we see things. Example: I have to pay bills (negative thought) I get to pay bills because those bills provide... (positive thought) And happiness in internal, not external.
Nothing in the books is new or revolutionary (unless you have never heard these things before), but it's presented in an easily understandable and digestible way. For me its worded in a deeper and more profound way than I have heard before. Instead of just stating these facts, Wiest also touches are why this is difficult and on external influences that pull us away from happiness (I translate her use of happiness as contentment)
My wife has told me that she has seen a change in me since reading this book. I asked how. She said, " you are better at dealing with negative emotions of yourself and others"
This is 101 short essays that focus on love, happiness, and emotions. These essays are largely lists. Example: 15 Ways to Deepen Your Relationship with Anyone. and they it lists and explains those 15 ways. The advice in the book is subtle differences to how we see things. Example: I have to pay bills (negative thought) I get to pay bills because those bills provide... (positive thought) And happiness in internal, not external.
Nothing in the books is new or revolutionary (unless you have never heard these things before), but it's presented in an easily understandable and digestible way. For me its worded in a deeper and more profound way than I have heard before. Instead of just stating these facts, Wiest also touches are why this is difficult and on external influences that pull us away from happiness (I translate her use of happiness as contentment)
My wife has told me that she has seen a change in me since reading this book. I asked how. She said, " you are better at dealing with negative emotions of yourself and others"
sarahlauv's review against another edition
4.25
was too wordy at some points but still has lots of wisdom to offer.
alexazilla's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
it was okay, appreciated the varying about of topics.
basicallyybianca's review against another edition
5.0
“peoples opinions of you are largely projections of how they see themselves”
This book was so good! I listened to it as an audio book and it just felt like a self help podcast. No bs. Straight to the point. 5 ⭐️ in my book
This book was so good! I listened to it as an audio book and it just felt like a self help podcast. No bs. Straight to the point. 5 ⭐️ in my book
blahbloo's review against another edition
3.0
At 22 years old, this book may have been revolutionary. At 32, I've already internalized and learned 95% of it, with the remaining points being things I know but still need a reminder of (and will enjoy re-reading those few chapters). This isn't a great book for *me*, but if you are struggling in life it most certainly could be a great book for *you*.
My other gripe with it was it repeated itself often. I wonder how much push there was from the publisher to extend 30-50 ideas into 101 as it sells better. I think this is a sign to myself that I have outgrown most self help books at this point.
I give it three stars just on the fact that this book could definitely be of great use to *someone*, just not me.
My other gripe with it was it repeated itself often. I wonder how much push there was from the publisher to extend 30-50 ideas into 101 as it sells better. I think this is a sign to myself that I have outgrown most self help books at this point.
I give it three stars just on the fact that this book could definitely be of great use to *someone*, just not me.
mellys_reads's review against another edition
slow-paced
3.0
I really enjoy Brianna Wiest’s insights on Instagram & this book had some gems & good summarizing paragraphs.
However it would really benefit from a good editor in terms of clarity, conciseness & typos! Due to repetition, the messages would have been far more powerful condensed into a well-written book one third of the size.
However it would really benefit from a good editor in terms of clarity, conciseness & typos! Due to repetition, the messages would have been far more powerful condensed into a well-written book one third of the size.