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eliquinn7's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
snikkidee's review against another edition
2.0
Disappointed. Hard to follow his arguments at times as he’s so meandering. He’s always had some idea that differ from mine and some things grate me.
Is he a bigot? That’s my biggest question
Is he a bigot? That’s my biggest question
eleanorrosecugal's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
therealsouls's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.5
3.5 stars
Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life" is an informative read. It's a collection of short essays that focus on one key rule. He emphasizes the word "rule", stating that authority is crucial. I don't agree with this, but "rules" helped me remember his insights for everyday life, unlike another word such as "ideas" or "guidelines".
He offers practical wisdom, such as the art of active listening. I definitely agree with some of his ideas and find him inspirational.
However, his point development is flawed. He uses biblical references and frequently mentions "God"; he doesn't realise that people from all religions are reading this.
Moreover, he is misogynistic at times and adapts a patriarchal view, referring to "man" and prioritising certain rules for men. Rule 1 states that you should "stand up straight with your shoulders back", because the strongest men get "all the girls"? I can see why he is controversial.
I believe Peterson could have exercised a different, healthier approach to developing his essays. However, he does offer quality ideas and practical wisdom. Read this when you have a chance, and see for yourself what you gain from it.
Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life" is an informative read. It's a collection of short essays that focus on one key rule. He emphasizes the word "rule", stating that authority is crucial. I don't agree with this, but "rules" helped me remember his insights for everyday life, unlike another word such as "ideas" or "guidelines".
He offers practical wisdom, such as the art of active listening. I definitely agree with some of his ideas and find him inspirational.
However, his point development is flawed. He uses biblical references and frequently mentions "God"; he doesn't realise that people from all religions are reading this.
Moreover, he is misogynistic at times and adapts a patriarchal view, referring to "man" and prioritising certain rules for men. Rule 1 states that you should "stand up straight with your shoulders back", because the strongest men get "all the girls"? I can see why he is controversial.
I believe Peterson could have exercised a different, healthier approach to developing his essays. However, he does offer quality ideas and practical wisdom. Read this when you have a chance, and see for yourself what you gain from it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
kiira_lorestan's review against another edition
Too many things over-explained. Boring. You can only repeat the same thing so many times.
xarolyn's review against another edition
2.0
I didn’t like it much. Surely there were some gems in what he was trying to say, but I feel his style of writing is rambling. I had a hard time tying his tangents together to the main point, so much so that I forgot what the rule I was reading even was.
bayboy's review against another edition
4.0
A self help book that was soso. Didn't really grab me to much
NOT RECOMMANDABLE!!
NOT RECOMMANDABLE!!
heathermariee33's review against another edition
1.0
AUDIOBOOK
This book had great ratings, but I just couldn't get into it. I listened to about 10% and the only takeaways I got were that he started writing this book by answering questions on Quora, and he spoke alot about crabs, or maybe it was lobsters, and their mating process. Unfortunately, this book started out rough and I gave up.
This book had great ratings, but I just couldn't get into it. I listened to about 10% and the only takeaways I got were that he started writing this book by answering questions on Quora, and he spoke alot about crabs, or maybe it was lobsters, and their mating process. Unfortunately, this book started out rough and I gave up.