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I wanted to love the book but couldn’t. I liked it for some chapters that were memorable but it was so repetitive in most parts. And although it does point out significant advice for people who are struggling a lot with self-acceptance, I guess there was just a lack of connection between the author and reader.
Perhaps I’m just in the right place at the right time for this but I thought this book was great. I even considered that I may need to read it again just to make sure some of the points hit home again. I really enjoyed it and felt deeply inspired by her messages. I’ve struggled with my weight and dated several narcissists and in reading this book I had so many epiphanies. It may not be for everyone but it was just what I needed right now.
The writing is kind of everywhere, but the book stays true to itself, there are no steps, there isn’t any clear guidelines. The author repeats herself a lot. The whole book is like that.
But if you go through the book and think to yourself, do you accept yourself completely? Then there are some principles that could help you get to that place. The last chapter is the most impactful out of the whole book, which is the 15 principles.
This book definitely isn’t meant for everyone, and there were parts I definitely disagreed with, but if you struggle with self acceptance, a perspective from this book might help.
But if you go through the book and think to yourself, do you accept yourself completely? Then there are some principles that could help you get to that place. The last chapter is the most impactful out of the whole book, which is the 15 principles.
This book definitely isn’t meant for everyone, and there were parts I definitely disagreed with, but if you struggle with self acceptance, a perspective from this book might help.
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inspiring
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Started out with a few gems buried in the bad writing but by halfway through has devolved into repetitive nonsense. I did enjoy the first part though, so it feels hard to give a true rating. Definitely way out of my comfort zone to read anything like this! I may never do so again...
Some concepts in the book were good, but it felt like there was no order and everything was random or repetitive. I struggled with this book so long to just get this far. I just couldn't finish it and don't want to waste more time with it. It did not captivate me at any point, even though there were a couple good quote worthy moments.
I'd rather stay miserable than follow the line of thinking from this depoliticized, extremely individualistic, anti-scientific, poorly written book. Almost all of the anecdotes and examples come from the world of motivational writers and speakers, which would be funny if it weren't also be pathetic. And last but not least - it has nothing of "experiment" in it, it's not even a good metaphor for what's happening in the book.
I didn't like the writing style at all. The book was repetitive and didn't get to the point it promised. The focus was too much on weight loss.
My Recommendation: Hard pass. If you're really interested skip to page 229 and read the 15 principles and apply them to your life. Most of the book is forgettable and I could've done without.
My Response: I received an unsolicited copy of this from the publisher and aside from the title making me giggle continuously (seriously it took about 200 pages before I stopped giggling), I figured everyone needs to be more "kind, compassionate, and accepting of [ourselves]," so I thought I'd give it a go.* Unfortunately, it wasn't for me.
It's not even that the book was poorly written or that the subject matter is a bit too hokey for me. Honestly, it's not—I've ready hokier things. I think for me it was the repetitive monotony of Kaiser's vague references to things that she chose not to discuss (i.e. her former drug problems?). Why allude to them constantly and then not talk about them? Maybe she discusses it in another book, but for the number of times she mentioned it I kept waiting for that story and it never materialized.
Continue reading on my book blog at geoffwhaley.com.
*I received a copy of The Self-Love Experiment from the publisher in return for my honest opinion. No goods or cash were received.
My Response: I received an unsolicited copy of this from the publisher and aside from the title making me giggle continuously (seriously it took about 200 pages before I stopped giggling), I figured everyone needs to be more "kind, compassionate, and accepting of [ourselves]," so I thought I'd give it a go.* Unfortunately, it wasn't for me.
It's not even that the book was poorly written or that the subject matter is a bit too hokey for me. Honestly, it's not—I've ready hokier things. I think for me it was the repetitive monotony of Kaiser's vague references to things that she chose not to discuss (i.e. her former drug problems?). Why allude to them constantly and then not talk about them? Maybe she discusses it in another book, but for the number of times she mentioned it I kept waiting for that story and it never materialized.
Continue reading on my book blog at geoffwhaley.com.
*I received a copy of The Self-Love Experiment from the publisher in return for my honest opinion. No goods or cash were received.