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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
dnf—ed several years ago. and then i almost dnf—ed today too…
is she okay? i hope she’s okay.
is she okay? i hope she’s okay.
I think that people could go either way on this book but I enjoyed it. I liked her stories and it was interesting to hear about things related to shows that I often watch on TV. There is no doubt she has accomplished a lot and it is interesting to hear her story and life changes she has made.
challenging
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queria começar dizendo que eu gostei muito desse livro e das reflexões que ele me inspirou. a narrativa é cativante, você se identifica com a autora em vários momentos e ela parece dar insights valiosos sobre como viver uma vida que valha a pena. então, se eu dissesse que não passei os últimos dias repetindo pras minhas amigas conceitos que ela trouxe nesse livro e ideias que me fizeram repensar certas coisas, eu estaria mentindo. mas eu certamente não estaria mentindo em dizer que o início desse livro beira o insuportável e, quando eu digo início, quero dizer os primeiros 30%. a autora tenta ser engraçada demais e identificável demais e cai num ciclo extremamente repetitivo em todas as ideias que ela traz, tentando explicar tudo que precedeu o ano do sim. spoiler: não precisava de 30% do livro pra isso. quando ela quer provar como algo é extremo ou intenso de alguma maneira, ela passa a enumerar de 10 a 15 exemplos de como essa coisa é Realmente Radical. muito cansativo pro leitor e eu pensei em parar de ler várias vezes, mas no final já tinha levado tanto tempo pra passar desse início que decidi que ia acabar pra esse tempo pelo menos ter valido a pena. conclusão: no final valeu mesmo. se tiver paciência de persistir por esse contexto pré-história, quando a chave vira e a narrativa fica de fato legal, é um ótimo livro de memórias.
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emotional
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reflective
medium-paced
I loved reading this at the start of a New Year. It’s so empowering to hear Shonda speak about things that we all deal with. I found myself wondering if I’m more of an introvert than I realize. Also, why do we always try to dismiss our accomplishments. We are amazing! own it!!! I finished this book feeling empowered and motivated to take on the year ahead.
I don't rate nonfiction books, but this was a very average nonfiction book. It tried to be motivational, but it came across as repetitive and a little out of touch.
Check out the vlog where I read this book! https://youtu.be/m8ZSXA-J2mA
Check out the vlog where I read this book! https://youtu.be/m8ZSXA-J2mA
I like Shonda Rhimes and I've spent countless hours watching her shows, even if they get straight up crazy at times and have turned me into a Class 1 hypochondriac. For real, most of my medical fears start with "I saw this episode of Grey's Anatomy and..." Anyway, I figured I'd like this book because I like her. And her shows. I covered that.
I didn't expect to love this book in the way that I do. For it to actually resonate with me in the way that it did. For me to be driving to work tearing up because she articulated many of my own fears and anxieties, excuses and shortcomings, and worked her way out of them.
I didn't expect to cry about Cristina Yang, again. Because I really, truly loved that character for myriad reasons and I had no idea that Shonda Rhimes felt the same way. For the same reasons I did.
All in all this book was a surprise and specifically timed for where I am in my life right now. I recommend it. I'll be reading it again. Buying a hard copy to keep. Yes, Marie Kondo. This book brought me joy. I'm not throwing it away.
You should read it. Just do it. Say Yes.
I didn't expect to love this book in the way that I do. For it to actually resonate with me in the way that it did. For me to be driving to work tearing up because she articulated many of my own fears and anxieties, excuses and shortcomings, and worked her way out of them.
I didn't expect to cry about Cristina Yang, again. Because I really, truly loved that character for myriad reasons and I had no idea that Shonda Rhimes felt the same way. For the same reasons I did.
All in all this book was a surprise and specifically timed for where I am in my life right now. I recommend it. I'll be reading it again. Buying a hard copy to keep. Yes, Marie Kondo. This book brought me joy. I'm not throwing it away.
You should read it. Just do it. Say Yes.
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inspiring
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Just say yes!!!