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chelswhitnall's review
5.0
I loved every second of listening to this, I've ordered the physical copy so I'm not missing out on the physical joy also. Thank you Florence.
stephsbooktalk's review against another edition
Thank you so much to @_SimonElement for the gifted copy of the book!
This book is out now!
I was initially drawn to this book due to the fun colors. I was not familiar with the author previously but I know she has a following.
I had been in this weird phrase and I honestly think this book came at a good time for me. Right off the back talking about body image struck me hard. "I'm almost certain that on my death bed I wll not be lamenting the size of my stomach, my thighs, or how many good skin days I had over my life time, but instead how many of those days of life I missed out on because the warped view of my body stopped me from living the fullest, most expansive vision of my life possible." I have been plus size my whole life and have always compare myself to my peers, colleagues and just the general public. In so many of the sections I kept saying "I thought I was alone in thinking this" and it felt comforting knowing that this is a universal feeling.
I also had a rough week personally and there were other sections that were what I needed to hear. It gave me the extra boost I needed. I was reading some reviews advising that this would be good for the new adult age range and while I could totally see that, I do feel as though this could be read by any age. "I was always told that I was "too much". Too intense. Too sensitive. but I have come to fucking ADORE these things about myself.They are my superpower. These are the parts of me that have survived shame! It is so fucking hard to hold on to our enthusiasm in this world without replacing it with a desire to be "cool."" There have been SO many times where I felt like I couldn't act myself because of how I would be perceived. Once again reminding me that I am not alone in my thinking.
I paired my reading with the audio which the author narrated and I thought Florence did a great job! She came across as confident and passionate in her tone.
This may not be a book for all but I felt like I read this at the right time.
**I do not rate Non Fiction books.**
This book is out now!
I was initially drawn to this book due to the fun colors. I was not familiar with the author previously but I know she has a following.
I had been in this weird phrase and I honestly think this book came at a good time for me. Right off the back talking about body image struck me hard. "I'm almost certain that on my death bed I wll not be lamenting the size of my stomach, my thighs, or how many good skin days I had over my life time, but instead how many of those days of life I missed out on because the warped view of my body stopped me from living the fullest, most expansive vision of my life possible." I have been plus size my whole life and have always compare myself to my peers, colleagues and just the general public. In so many of the sections I kept saying "I thought I was alone in thinking this" and it felt comforting knowing that this is a universal feeling.
I also had a rough week personally and there were other sections that were what I needed to hear. It gave me the extra boost I needed. I was reading some reviews advising that this would be good for the new adult age range and while I could totally see that, I do feel as though this could be read by any age. "I was always told that I was "too much". Too intense. Too sensitive. but I have come to fucking ADORE these things about myself.They are my superpower. These are the parts of me that have survived shame! It is so fucking hard to hold on to our enthusiasm in this world without replacing it with a desire to be "cool."" There have been SO many times where I felt like I couldn't act myself because of how I would be perceived. Once again reminding me that I am not alone in my thinking.
I paired my reading with the audio which the author narrated and I thought Florence did a great job! She came across as confident and passionate in her tone.
This may not be a book for all but I felt like I read this at the right time.
**I do not rate Non Fiction books.**
readalongwithpam's review against another edition
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
4 stars
I am giving this 4 stars because I feel like it would be a great book for a woman in her 20’s- 30’s. The book is absolutely beautiful. I have a physical copy but I listened to the audiobook because I love hearing books read by the author. This author reads so enthusiastically it was fun to listen to. So if you are someone who needs a little pick me up or some motivation to live your life the way you want to, check this one out.
I am giving this 4 stars because I feel like it would be a great book for a woman in her 20’s- 30’s. The book is absolutely beautiful. I have a physical copy but I listened to the audiobook because I love hearing books read by the author. This author reads so enthusiastically it was fun to listen to. So if you are someone who needs a little pick me up or some motivation to live your life the way you want to, check this one out.
nebula86's review
Too angry and just kept referencing other’s books. Was written for someone younger.