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sunzreads's review
5.0
Dr. Alison Cook’s The Best of You aims to help us rediscover who we indeed are and what kind of life we should be living. The questions posed in every chapter, the journaling activities, and practical advice direct us to the best version of ourselves.
I appreciate the book's thought-provoking chapter titles, which encourage deep self-reflection and foster a better understanding of oneself. Among the eleven chapters, the questions that resonated with me the most were “How did I get here?”, “How do I find my way out?”, and “How will I know I’ve arrived?” These questions prompted me to reflect on my past decisions and how they shaped my current situation. The idea that there is a path to change gave me hope and helped me overcome feelings of helplessness. Lastly, the book's emphasis on understanding what it means to have arrived put my mind at ease and clarified my sense of place. I appreciate that the book acknowledges and accepts where I am without imposing any expectations.
I appreciate the book's thought-provoking chapter titles, which encourage deep self-reflection and foster a better understanding of oneself. Among the eleven chapters, the questions that resonated with me the most were “How did I get here?”, “How do I find my way out?”, and “How will I know I’ve arrived?” These questions prompted me to reflect on my past decisions and how they shaped my current situation. The idea that there is a path to change gave me hope and helped me overcome feelings of helplessness. Lastly, the book's emphasis on understanding what it means to have arrived put my mind at ease and clarified my sense of place. I appreciate that the book acknowledges and accepts where I am without imposing any expectations.
ajd_2007's review
5.0
I was able to read an advance copy of the book in exchange for a review.
There are many passages that resonated with me. This book is exactly what women today need. Dr. Cook talked about many factors that contribute to negative feelings about ourselves. The point of this book is becoming your best self; the one God wants you to be. But cultural conditioning, childhood experiences, etc have created unhealthy responses within us. She teaches how to recognize and change those responses. It’s very encouraging and empowering.
There are many passages that resonated with me. This book is exactly what women today need. Dr. Cook talked about many factors that contribute to negative feelings about ourselves. The point of this book is becoming your best self; the one God wants you to be. But cultural conditioning, childhood experiences, etc have created unhealthy responses within us. She teaches how to recognize and change those responses. It’s very encouraging and empowering.
thebelovedreadingnook's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
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