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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
I wandered into a bookstore for an hour, looking for a book to buy my friend for her birthday. She’s really good at finding gems for me and I wanted to do the same. I must have picked up & put down 20 books. At one point, I was carrying 5 with me. And then, I saw this book and read the blurb and I was sold on it. I gave it to my friend who read it and said it was marvellous and she in turn loaned it to me. And I was totally blown away by how much I loved this book! Loved it! It was funny and sad and inspiring and entertaining.
Marianne è una donna che all’apparenza ha molto, ma che non si considera felice. Proprio nei primi capitoli inizia ad interrogarsi su cosa, esattamente, porti alla felicità e decide di provare ad ottenerla migliorando sé stessa attraverso un percorso di self-help. Dodici libri per dodici mesi. Un anno per trovare questa felicità di cui tutti parlano, ma che sembra così difficile da raggiungere.
Mi è piaciuta molto l’idea da cui è partito questo romanzo, ovvero il volersi migliorare e tentare di farlo in autonomia, con l’aiuto di alcuni libri. Mi è piaciuto molto seguire Marianne nel suo percorso, capitolo per capitolo e rendermi conto di alcune cose insieme a lei. Mano a mano che procede impara delle lezioni importanti e il lettore insieme a lei.
Marianne impara ad affrontare le sue paure più grandi (un applauso enorme perché certe cose non le avrei fatte neanche sotto tortura), a credere nei suoi sogni e obiettivi, capisce di non poter nascondere la testa sotto la sabbia per sfuggire a problemi reali come la mancanza di soldi e si rende conto che non ogni libro e consiglio è fatto per lei.
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Mi è piaciuta molto l’idea da cui è partito questo romanzo, ovvero il volersi migliorare e tentare di farlo in autonomia, con l’aiuto di alcuni libri. Mi è piaciuto molto seguire Marianne nel suo percorso, capitolo per capitolo e rendermi conto di alcune cose insieme a lei. Mano a mano che procede impara delle lezioni importanti e il lettore insieme a lei.
Marianne impara ad affrontare le sue paure più grandi (un applauso enorme perché certe cose non le avrei fatte neanche sotto tortura), a credere nei suoi sogni e obiettivi, capisce di non poter nascondere la testa sotto la sabbia per sfuggire a problemi reali come la mancanza di soldi e si rende conto che non ogni libro e consiglio è fatto per lei.
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It not often I give 5* but this deserves it! Marianne you have had me laughing, crying, doubting, dancing and everything in between!
This was an audiobook, read by the author, so had the added bonus of her emotions being there in my head! Marianne spent the year living by the rules of 12 self help books! A positive experience you would think but at times I wanna shake her and scream “what were you thinking” and “get a grip”!
A must read/listen for anyone with doubts about themselves, their lives etc etc
This was an audiobook, read by the author, so had the added bonus of her emotions being there in my head! Marianne spent the year living by the rules of 12 self help books! A positive experience you would think but at times I wanna shake her and scream “what were you thinking” and “get a grip”!
A must read/listen for anyone with doubts about themselves, their lives etc etc
I read this before and enjoyed it, but this time through I really paid attention to what the author was saying about how her quest for self improvement affected her loved ones. It is an important lesson that nothing we do occurs in a vacuum, and our attitude and actions have a profound effect on those around us. I may delve into a few of the resources she mentioned, but with a more thoughtful approach than I have with my own previous attempts at changing my life drastically (and cursing myself for failing).
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
'But now I see that perfection does not exist and happiness does not come from getting what you think you want but from opening your eyes and recognising that you have everything you could possibly need right now'
What can I say? This book was a journey indeed. An interesting journey I might add.
I liked the premise of the book which prompted me to read it. As someone who has engaged in self help media, this book was going to let me know if it's worth it.
Seeing the author going through what was an identity crisis and self loathing because of her self obsession was expected. I smiled while reading some of the things she made herself do while trying to follow the self help books.
The way it ended left me a little confused because I didn't get to really know if self help changed her life or not. She said it did but I didn't understand how. So maybe it's a me problem.
Well, I will recommend this book to anyone who needs a light hearted and interesting non fiction read.
What can I say? This book was a journey indeed. An interesting journey I might add.
I liked the premise of the book which prompted me to read it. As someone who has engaged in self help media, this book was going to let me know if it's worth it.
Seeing the author going through what was an identity crisis and self loathing because of her self obsession was expected. I smiled while reading some of the things she made herself do while trying to follow the self help books.
The way it ended left me a little confused because I didn't get to really know if self help changed her life or not. She said it did but I didn't understand how. So maybe it's a me problem.
Well, I will recommend this book to anyone who needs a light hearted and interesting non fiction read.
I really enjoyed being a fly on the wall for this personal growth experiment and getting a flavour of other self-help books I've heard about. Lots to laugh over in these pages but ultimately heartwarming and a very millennial read.
Interesting book. Lots of ups and downs for the author. Not sure some of the stuff isn’t exaggerated, but a sort of fun read none the less
Fun and inspiring
This reads like a novel and is a fun read. I applaud her honesty - naked yoga?! The book even inspired me to make some positive changes but most importantly, appreciate what I have.
This reads like a novel and is a fun read. I applaud her honesty - naked yoga?! The book even inspired me to make some positive changes but most importantly, appreciate what I have.
reflective
medium-paced
Loved the ending of the book... It felt that the author is honest and realistic enough for us to get attached to her experience... The rating is for the ending of the book...
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced