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lizwine's review
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
My only issue with this book is that it took me so long to get around to reading it!!! I highlighted so many passages and even dog eared pages that I would like to go and revisit which is unusual with me for nonfiction as sometimes they do not resonate deeply with me.
pumpkinsoup1162's review
5.0
Unexpected relatable reflections. I do think it’s a little funny that Niequist thinks of herself as old in her 40s. But her world has been shaken by family and a move to NYC. I feel that, and was reminded many times of our move to Vienna. Faith and love remain. Plus fun to read soon after my first visit to NYC.
mpatterson610's review against another edition
There were parts of this book where I was like ‘yeesh, this is written from a place of a lot of privilege’ but there are also a lot of good insights about transition periods and life changes
caitlinschneider's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
4.5
Another great read from one of my favorite authors.
Shauna has a way of putting my own feelings into words but also helps me understand them more deeply. (Sometimes I think she can read my mind??)
Even though we’ve never met, I feel like she is something of a mentor to me. Always grateful for her wisdom and vulnerability.
(Not my FAVORITE book by her though. Still good!)
Shauna has a way of putting my own feelings into words but also helps me understand them more deeply. (Sometimes I think she can read my mind??)
Even though we’ve never met, I feel like she is something of a mentor to me. Always grateful for her wisdom and vulnerability.
(Not my FAVORITE book by her though. Still good!)
theyunacorn's review
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
3.0
literally 50 essays that sounded the same
brookefradd's review against another edition
2.0
Promising, but doesn't deliver
The Niequist has all these rich ideas and experiences, but never fully commits to any of them. Each chapter (can it really be called an essay at this length?) is between 2-4 pages. The thoughts are compelling enough to cause self-assessment if the reader is so inclined, the author never sees them through.
The book feels as if either the pain of the story is too much for the author to be vulnerable about (understandable, but then don't share it) or else she was rushed by a deadline. As if someone said "you reference the pandemic, let's get this out while COVID is still relevant."
This book could have been great, had it been given some time to simmer, Niequist time to heal. Instead it's a skimmable, phoned-in, and disappointing.
The Niequist has all these rich ideas and experiences, but never fully commits to any of them. Each chapter (can it really be called an essay at this length?) is between 2-4 pages. The thoughts are compelling enough to cause self-assessment if the reader is so inclined, the author never sees them through.
The book feels as if either the pain of the story is too much for the author to be vulnerable about (understandable, but then don't share it) or else she was rushed by a deadline. As if someone said "you reference the pandemic, let's get this out while COVID is still relevant."
This book could have been great, had it been given some time to simmer, Niequist time to heal. Instead it's a skimmable, phoned-in, and disappointing.
kristianawithak's review
4.0
I listened to this today and it was really affirming. Niequist’s life has changed tremendously in the last few years and she gives readers insight into those changes and how she has weathered them.
For people who have outgrown old models and don’t fit into the places they used to, who have unlearned and moved out of religions or structures that no longer serve them, this will be an encouragement.
I appreciate her honesty and vulnerability, in talking about her body, health, faith, and family.
For people who have outgrown old models and don’t fit into the places they used to, who have unlearned and moved out of religions or structures that no longer serve them, this will be an encouragement.
I appreciate her honesty and vulnerability, in talking about her body, health, faith, and family.
sdelcharco's review
4.0
A more somber Shauna book but I appreciated her insight and lessons just the same.