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sara_mackey's review
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I love that it helped me reflect on my friendships and who forms my "Life Council." I am familiar with Laura's voice, her work, and her podcast. I could hear her speaking to me in the pages of this book. If I did not know who she was or her style, I am not sure what I would think - curious to hear how others who aren't familiar with her like it. But based on my history and trust of her and her voice, I found this delightful and helpful.
kayexplores's review
2.0
The premise of this book is SO GOOD. Unfortunately, the execution is more self indulgent memoir, than well researched advice. Good personal growth books are written in service of their readers. This felt like listening to one friend’s monologue based on their singular life experiences. I wish the author had a stronger editing team, because this could be excellent.
tayjayray's review
3.0
Reading this book gave me a different perspective in navigating friendships in a time in my life that I find it difficult balancing friendships and life as well as growing out of long time friendships and developing new ones.
Saying that, I did find that some perspectives in this book felt one sided at times and a bit harsh. I personal don’t agree with “You have to” statements in Wellness/self help books. I find them forceful and not allowing any other option or thoughts but that’s my personal opinion.
Over all a great book for anyone trying to navigate friendships, work, family, etc. Also understanding the importance of each of your friendships and what makes them special to your heart and which ones may not be serving you in the ways they once did.
Saying that, I did find that some perspectives in this book felt one sided at times and a bit harsh. I personal don’t agree with “You have to” statements in Wellness/self help books. I find them forceful and not allowing any other option or thoughts but that’s my personal opinion.
Over all a great book for anyone trying to navigate friendships, work, family, etc. Also understanding the importance of each of your friendships and what makes them special to your heart and which ones may not be serving you in the ways they once did.
nloushoes's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
Rating: 🤗/4.75
Thoughts: Really enjoyed this book. The role of good friendships, how to be one, when to stay and when to go, the kindness of honest (and sometimes difficult) conversations as an adult is a topic we need more about. So much here I could relate to - and took so many notes.
Format: 🎧
Source: Current Reading podcast
thatswhatiloveaboutreading's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I listen to Laura Tremaine’s podcast occasionally but was interested in this book about friendship. I like the idea of how different types of friends bring a different sort of joy and connection to your life, and reading this book made me so grateful for my own friends. It was fun to think about who in my life would fit in each of the seats she assigns to her Life Council, and I enjoyed her stories about the various friendships in her life. I listened to this on audio and felt like I was hearing an extended podcast episode since Laura Tremaine narrates it herself.