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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
This book is truly Sandberg's love letter to her husband, not only in the caring words for him, but in all the well researched and thoughtful messaging trying to help humanity. Really enjoyed.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
This book was a disappointment. I got it because "building resilience" was something I wanted to learn more about, but it was in short supply.
There was plenty of facing adversity, as the book was heavy on Sandberg's grief at the loss of her husband.
The building resiliece content seemed almost an afterthought. (At one point, I re-read the book's description to make sure I hadn't misunderstood what it was about.)
This book was also heavy on social issues. Sandberg would start talking about them and then go off on tangents, and then add some content about resilience that seemed again, like an afterthought.
If she wants to write about wage gaps between men and women, poverty, and issues like that, she should write that book.
There were a couple, and I mean literally a couple things I learned in this book, but on the whole it was way too much of her personal story.
If you want to read a book about grief, this would be for you. If you're interested in resilience, there are better books out there.
I read this on my Kindle, and was shocked that the book ended before 70%, with the rest of the pages being notes.
There was plenty of facing adversity, as the book was heavy on Sandberg's grief at the loss of her husband.
The building resiliece content seemed almost an afterthought. (At one point, I re-read the book's description to make sure I hadn't misunderstood what it was about.)
This book was also heavy on social issues. Sandberg would start talking about them and then go off on tangents, and then add some content about resilience that seemed again, like an afterthought.
If she wants to write about wage gaps between men and women, poverty, and issues like that, she should write that book.
There were a couple, and I mean literally a couple things I learned in this book, but on the whole it was way too much of her personal story.
If you want to read a book about grief, this would be for you. If you're interested in resilience, there are better books out there.
I read this on my Kindle, and was shocked that the book ended before 70%, with the rest of the pages being notes.
Interesting inspriring read... but not always on topic
This book is about grief and hardship. Rating it feels like rating someone’s grief, and for that I’m sorry.
I listened to the audio version and struggled at times - this book is heavy. The primary story addressed is Sheryl Sandberg’s sudden and tragic loss of her husband. The book takes us through coping mechanisms and support strategies for those faced with “option B”.
I cringe to think this is a book being given to people who have experienced loss. While it is exceptionally thoughtful and informative, this book should instead be gifted to and read by those who are primary supporters of someone going through grief.
I am a better person for having listened to this book. It has already made me more empathetic, and hopefully supportive, to those facing an unexpected loss. Definitely recommend this if you have a friend or family member who is struggling. Read this for strategies of how you can be a better supporter.
Having been through grief, I think this would be too difficult for the recently bereaved. Use caution if gifting. This is heavy.
I listened to the audio version and struggled at times - this book is heavy. The primary story addressed is Sheryl Sandberg’s sudden and tragic loss of her husband. The book takes us through coping mechanisms and support strategies for those faced with “option B”.
I cringe to think this is a book being given to people who have experienced loss. While it is exceptionally thoughtful and informative, this book should instead be gifted to and read by those who are primary supporters of someone going through grief.
I am a better person for having listened to this book. It has already made me more empathetic, and hopefully supportive, to those facing an unexpected loss. Definitely recommend this if you have a friend or family member who is struggling. Read this for strategies of how you can be a better supporter.
Having been through grief, I think this would be too difficult for the recently bereaved. Use caution if gifting. This is heavy.
3.5 stars
Too tired to write full review, but in short: a better memoir with educational elements than pop science book with personal elements.
Too tired to write full review, but in short: a better memoir with educational elements than pop science book with personal elements.
I read this book because I wanted to learn more about how Sandberg was doing in response to her husband's death. To my pleasant surprise, she made this book an amazing resource and valuable tool for coping with trauma and building resilience. I learned so much and appreciate her willingness to turn her own experiences into an opportunity to help and support others.
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
I remember reading excerpts but I wanted to read the entire thing. It's a very informative read with great descriptions. Attempts to normalize grief responses in humans and destigmatize the taboo nature of topics relating to death and dying
I usually enjoy Sandberg, and I think that this rating was just my state of mind.