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mads_jpg's review
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
2.5
I really liked the message of the book and definitely took away some good tactics from it (I've already limited my screen time and social media usage) but the writing itself just didn't land with me. Which is surprising given that it came at the perfect time in my life, as I've been overworked for weeks staying up past midnight ever night. I even fell asleep reading this on the tram at one point.
I found it incredibly repetitive (if I have to see the word "bamboozled" or "portal" one more time) and it frequently referenced other books to the point where I felt like I was reading them instead (Octavia Butler especially). The writing read more like a mantra or wishy-washy meditation, and that might work for some people but I just didn't connect with it. Even though the book has distinct chapters I felt like I was just rereading the last one each time. I think this would've worked better if it was either edited heavily or written as more of a memoir. That being said, I still think people should read it or at least look into the Nap Ministry.
I found it incredibly repetitive (if I have to see the word "bamboozled" or "portal" one more time) and it frequently referenced other books to the point where I felt like I was reading them instead (Octavia Butler especially). The writing read more like a mantra or wishy-washy meditation, and that might work for some people but I just didn't connect with it. Even though the book has distinct chapters I felt like I was just rereading the last one each time. I think this would've worked better if it was either edited heavily or written as more of a memoir. That being said, I still think people should read it or at least look into the Nap Ministry.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Grief, Classism, Racism, and Slavery
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Death, Racial slurs, Violence, Death of parent, and Pandemic/Epidemic
zombiezami's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
This book wasn’t quite what I expected. I’ve followed the Nap Ministry blog for a while, and I really love the insights, audacity, and creativity of the author. However, because I’m familiar with her blog, it was easy to see the parts that were lifted almost wholesale and placed into the book.
This book was at its best when the author was sharing her personal experiences and examples of events she’s hosted. She definitely touched on community care in name, but I wish she had drawn a deeper connection to how community care facilitates rest. I also thought the connections to slavery and maroon communities were excellent.
A lot of this book felt repetitive. When the repetition was used well, I could tell it was to help a particular message sink in. Other times it was like, “how much do I have to be reminded that we work at a machine-like pace?? I get it!!”
Listening to the audiobook, I loved listening to the author’s voice.
This book was at its best when the author was sharing her personal experiences and examples of events she’s hosted. She definitely touched on community care in name, but I wish she had drawn a deeper connection to how community care facilitates rest. I also thought the connections to slavery and maroon communities were excellent.
A lot of this book felt repetitive. When the repetition was used well, I could tell it was to help a particular message sink in. Other times it was like, “how much do I have to be reminded that we work at a machine-like pace?? I get it!!”
Listening to the audiobook, I loved listening to the author’s voice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Racism, Medical content, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Chronic illness, Colonisation, and Violence
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