Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins

21 reviews

misscaroline09's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, Violence, and Blood

thehhugg's review against another edition

I started reading this during an extremely difficult period of my life, and it was helpful at the time. However, as I began to heal from that period, I fell off reading this and never felt the need to pick it up again. I may revisit it in the future, but for now it belongs to a past experience and era of my life.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Child death

Moderate: Racism

melgal's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Medical content

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Racial slurs and War

nowayreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark hopeful tense fast-paced

5.0

This is the greatest non-fiction book I’ve read so far. It’s the perfect demonstration of pure will power and transforming your life. This is a no bullshit mathematical proof that there is power in your mindset and that every person has the ability to transform their lives. Goggins has been at the lowest of the low and still rose up to the person he is today. No matter who you are or what you’ve accomplished, there is absolutely something to take from this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Racism

janellejasmine's review against another edition

challenging dark inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Murder, and War

yyes's review against another edition

adventurous challenging informative medium-paced

3.0

The hyperfocus on mental toughness, through physical toughness, left a lot of gaps in the story for me. What happened in failed relationships, what about fatherhood? None of these were addressed and it felt incomplete and sad in that way. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Violence, and War

Misogyny in the form of gendered slurs as insults to men.

readyuhbook's review against another edition

challenging hopeful inspiring medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, and Cursing

jiao_li's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring tense slow-paced

3.5

Can't Hurt Me provides some excellent tips and tricks to help readers tackle challenges head-on. Goggins' personal stories and accomplishments are truly inspiring. However, it's important to note that his methods may not be applicable to everyone. 

In this book Goggins shares his own experiences, providing an authentic account of his journey. His determination and resilience shine through, making it easy to connect with his story. However, the overall delivery lacked finesse. I found myself wanting more engagement and better flow throughout the narrative. 

The book primarily focuses on Goggins' athletic challenges, which may not resonate with all readers. While his extreme methods worked for him, they may not be practical for everyone. I appreciate his emphasis on pushing beyond limits, but it's essential to remember the importance of balance and self-care. Not everyone has the luxury of time to recover from such intense challenges. 

Despite these shortcomings, Can't Hurt Me still manages to engage and leave an impact. Goggins' story and practical advice can be valuable for those seeking motivation and looking to overcome obstacles. It provides valuable insights and excellent tips, but the book's narrow focus on extreme athleticism may limit its relevance to a broader audience.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse and Domestic abuse

savreads_2300's review against another edition

challenging informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Racism, and Murder

pppaulaaa's review against another edition

hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Cursing