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gloriouspanic's review
4.0
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The first thing I really loved about this book was the artistic quality of it. The way the photos and drawing is put together it has a very home made feel which lends itself well to the simplicity behind the idea of the book. This is for sure a book to have as a hard copy because it’s so graphical in nature. I don’t think an ebook would do it justice at all.
When I first read about the book I thought it might be a bit like a gratitude journal. It is in a way, but it’s also more than that. It’s both pointing out things we enjoy to ourselves but also to others. Finding the things you like in an uncomfortable or tedious situation can make that situation more tolerable. But what I’d never thought of was how these lists can be shared with others. How better to get to know someone than give them a list of things you like?
It’s a very simple idea and a concept I enjoy a lot. I decided to try it myself as suggested in the book. I think this is one of those books that you take the ideas from and then share it with someone you think will enjoy it.
Disclosure: I recieved this free from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review
The first thing I really loved about this book was the artistic quality of it. The way the photos and drawing is put together it has a very home made feel which lends itself well to the simplicity behind the idea of the book. This is for sure a book to have as a hard copy because it’s so graphical in nature. I don’t think an ebook would do it justice at all.
When I first read about the book I thought it might be a bit like a gratitude journal. It is in a way, but it’s also more than that. It’s both pointing out things we enjoy to ourselves but also to others. Finding the things you like in an uncomfortable or tedious situation can make that situation more tolerable. But what I’d never thought of was how these lists can be shared with others. How better to get to know someone than give them a list of things you like?
It’s a very simple idea and a concept I enjoy a lot. I decided to try it myself as suggested in the book. I think this is one of those books that you take the ideas from and then share it with someone you think will enjoy it.
Disclosure: I recieved this free from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review
gwendolyn_kensinger's review
3.0
I still enjoy taking pen or pencil to paper in a world filled with computers, tablets, emails, and texts. Go Ahead & Like It is a scrapbook/collage style inspirational book centered around writing lists of things you like. Jacqueline Suskin writes, "This is my practice of sustained elation". She uses these lists as a way to celebrate life, recalling memories, and taking notice and appreciating the small things in life. I enjoyed this quick read full of photographs, lists of likes, and journal ideas. The simple cover is striking and the layout makes sense and reads in a fun experimental way.
However, it lacked paper or a space for us to begin writing our own lists of likes. There is one page dedicated to writing a list, but it doesn't feel like a true space where one could write without ruining the book. What would have put this book on top would have been the inclusion of random scrap papers, or collage type papers for the reader to begin creating their own lists. It would have added to the experience of the book. Additionally for the retail price ($16.99) it seems rather short, so a change in price would possibly make this book more appealing.
Overall I rated this self-help/happiness book 3 Stars!
However, it lacked paper or a space for us to begin writing our own lists of likes. There is one page dedicated to writing a list, but it doesn't feel like a true space where one could write without ruining the book. What would have put this book on top would have been the inclusion of random scrap papers, or collage type papers for the reader to begin creating their own lists. It would have added to the experience of the book. Additionally for the retail price ($16.99) it seems rather short, so a change in price would possibly make this book more appealing.
Overall I rated this self-help/happiness book 3 Stars!
jbracken's review
5.0
A fantastic zine-length booklet about liking stuff, giving yourself permission to like stuff, and listing the stuff you like as a way to create, to express, to share, and to delve into what liking it means to you without the navel gazing.
I like:
-walking on dirt roads
-dark bedsheets
-the plant in my bathroom
-using a body brush on my skin
-wearing big boots
-the porcelain skye terrier my grandmother kept on her hearth
I like:
-walking on dirt roads
-dark bedsheets
-the plant in my bathroom
-using a body brush on my skin
-wearing big boots
-the porcelain skye terrier my grandmother kept on her hearth
kaelynmerrithew's review
2.0
While I appreciate the effort put in to collaging the pages and making it look nice, I can’t help but feel like this book could’ve been summarized in a single blog post. It took me 10 minutes to read the whole thing. Definitely wouldn’t have purchased if it wasn’t on clearance for $3.
vallebre's review
2.0
Not terribly interactive and a little pretentious but you gotta hand it to Jacqueline Suskin - she literally turned the concept of writing a list into an entire book. I respect that hustle.
Things I like:
- green tea with peppermint
- storage baskets
- self-help books that actually help me in some way
Things I like:
- green tea with peppermint
- storage baskets
- self-help books that actually help me in some way
inlibrisveritas's review
4.0
3.5 Stars
Go Ahead & Like It caught my attention because I am a list making…when I get stressed out my mind begins making lists. It’s a compulsion. In high school I had a notebook specifically for lists, and I filled it with everything I could think to make a list about. Goodreads is my haven because of it…it’s a comfort in a way I have trouble explaining. So this self help book about making lists seemed to be just the thing for me.
Suskin uses this relatively short book to explain why she finds making lists helpful and healing, and unlike me focuses her list on one topic, things she likes. It can be anything from the way something smells to the the shoes on her feet. She also goes over some ways that these ‘like’ lists can help you for instance: stressful situations or as ice breakers. I did really connect with the idea of lists being able to focus you on the positive things, because I’ve been doing it for years. She also includes a lot of lists that she has made, as well as others that she has collected during her talks. It’s a practice of appreciating the things around you.
While I wouldn’t call this technique a breakthrough, I do like it quite a bit and I have no idea why I’ve never thought to make lists of things I enjoy instead of constantly cataloguing things I’ve read, watched, owned, or seen.
Here is an example list (from me)
I Like:
Warm days with a light breeze and clear blue skies
Falling asleep to the sound of a cat bathing
Late night dinners with my best friend and boyfriend
Walking barefoot on hot pavement
Staring up at the stars for so long I become dizzy
The huge chocolate covered strawberries at the Renaissance Festival
Being held by the one person I allow to touch me
Being in a room without noise or talking
Having the windows open in spring
Burying my fingers in an animal’s fur
Go Ahead & Like It caught my attention because I am a list making…when I get stressed out my mind begins making lists. It’s a compulsion. In high school I had a notebook specifically for lists, and I filled it with everything I could think to make a list about. Goodreads is my haven because of it…it’s a comfort in a way I have trouble explaining. So this self help book about making lists seemed to be just the thing for me.
Suskin uses this relatively short book to explain why she finds making lists helpful and healing, and unlike me focuses her list on one topic, things she likes. It can be anything from the way something smells to the the shoes on her feet. She also goes over some ways that these ‘like’ lists can help you for instance: stressful situations or as ice breakers. I did really connect with the idea of lists being able to focus you on the positive things, because I’ve been doing it for years. She also includes a lot of lists that she has made, as well as others that she has collected during her talks. It’s a practice of appreciating the things around you.
While I wouldn’t call this technique a breakthrough, I do like it quite a bit and I have no idea why I’ve never thought to make lists of things I enjoy instead of constantly cataloguing things I’ve read, watched, owned, or seen.
Here is an example list (from me)
I Like:
Warm days with a light breeze and clear blue skies
Falling asleep to the sound of a cat bathing
Late night dinners with my best friend and boyfriend
Walking barefoot on hot pavement
Staring up at the stars for so long I become dizzy
The huge chocolate covered strawberries at the Renaissance Festival
Being held by the one person I allow to touch me
Being in a room without noise or talking
Having the windows open in spring
Burying my fingers in an animal’s fur
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