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cordiallyinvited's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
I'd give this book a 3.5 star rating. There were parts that I resonated with and others I didn't, and the author's quirkiness in his writing was often overwhelming. I understand that these essays were from his heart and deeply personal, so I don't wish to judge him for his writing style. Regarding his poems, they're very Instagram poetry-esque, so take that as you will. Overall, a fast read, with colourful albeit abstract photos to space apart the essays and poems.
bookswithline's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
2.0
I did really enjoy the first book, but this one just felt forced. It was nice to listen about Connor’s feelings in which I feel the same at points, but there are parts that are kind of romanticizing depression and a little cringy. I shouldn’t be too surprised as this can be common in the writing from youtubers. I honesty just read this now because I had it sitting in audible for a long time, but I honestly don’t miss the era where all youtubers were writing books. I do applaud Connor for trying his best to be open and honest, I can admit that takes a lot to do. Also, there were points where he comments on weight loss and previous weight that felt fat shaming and honestly the comments made can be really damaging.
missymoss55's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
5.0
mindfulbanter's review
DNF
This book was painful to read for the 20 or so pages I read. The content might be there but I can't get past the prose style.
This book was painful to read for the 20 or so pages I read. The content might be there but I can't get past the prose style.
luvlacandi's review
5.0
I didn't even know who Connor was prior to starting this book. I read a review somewhere and thought it sounded like a book I'd love, so I finally got my hands on a copy. I couldn't put it down! The pictures and poems are beautiful, and the "note" to his former self was so spot on. I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't benefit from reading this one.
misspalah's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
2.0
Talking openly about therapy makes a lot of people feel incredibly uncomfortable. I suspect it's because they don't really feel like taking a good, long look at themselves— how they tick or why they behave the way they do Some people want to avoid feeling too much out of what I presume to be fear that they won't like what comes afterward. Consider me the opposite; I simply want to better myself by understanding why I think, believe, and act the way I do. Besides, going to therapy doesn't mean anything is wrong with me—or you. I repeat for the people in the back of the room: GOING TO THERAPY DOES NOT MEAN ANYTHING IS WRONG WITH YOU. Did that register loud and clear? What it does mean is that you're interested in developing some self-awareness. Therapy turns on every light inside so that were better equipped to navigate our way through the challenges of life, relationships, and careers.
- Conversations with my therapist by Connor Franta
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You only need to read this book if you got time to spare, money to spend and you feel like you wanted to revisit your angsty young self. Or else, this is skippable. Dont get me wrong, the photo is gorgeous and some of the prose is beautiful. I have to repeat it, SOME of the prose. Other than that, the writing reeks narcissistic, privilege of being a rich, gay, white boy who felt that the world dont understand them or ought to get them. I did not want to discredit everything, afterall some of the points like mental health or the identity struggle of being gay that shared by him deserved its own spotlight. However, that was like 10% out of 90% of regurgitation of humble brag, Pseudo Life coach sort of advice being inserted here and there and it felt hollow. Overall, 1 star for sharing about yourself, Connor Franta and another star for those gorgeous photographs.