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evethingiread's review against another edition
2.0
I kinda hated it. I don’t understand why she chose to talk about American politics for half the book. I’m not American, and as much as am aware of what’s happening on that side of the world, I have no interest in reading about it. I felt like it was shoved down my throat.
It started out really well. But I didn’t really learn anything new. Also, I think I might’ve confused this book for something else. I thought she was working on a book called wholehearted living. I have no idea why I thought that but I assumed this book was going to be about that.
It started out really well. But I didn’t really learn anything new. Also, I think I might’ve confused this book for something else. I thought she was working on a book called wholehearted living. I have no idea why I thought that but I assumed this book was going to be about that.
suvata's review against another edition
5.0
#ReeseWitherspoon Book Club January 2018 pick
Wow! Two 5-star reads in week. I must be getting “sappy” in my old age. I could really relate to her call for civility. Powerful stuff!
Wow! Two 5-star reads in week. I must be getting “sappy” in my old age. I could really relate to her call for civility. Powerful stuff!
rballenger's review against another edition
3.0
Type of read: Commuter Read.
What made me pick it up: It's been a while since I've read a self-help/motivational book and I feel like I can always count on Brown for a realistic perspective on how to take on life.
Overall rating: I feel like I say this with any self-help/motivational book I read, but I go into this knowing I'm not going to agree with everything or find everything on every single page to be exactly what I need. I enjoyed the perspective of 'Braving the Wilderness' and it provided a needed reminder that not only can I give myself permission to do something, I can then act on that permission...and enjoy it. There was also quite a bit of reflection regarding belonging and how we include, or exclude, those around us both consciously and subconsciously.
I will say, 'Braving the Wilderness' was a little bit more political than I anticipated. And I don't mean that in a right versus left sort of way - although political parties and party lines are brought up frequently. I mean it in, there are quite a few references, influences, and individuals that readers may find politically divisive (for example, not even within 5 minutes of starting the book, Brown talks about how J.K. Rowling has had a positive impact on their life) which could make it hard for some readers to wade through personal preference to get to the subject matter.
If you want to read a book that challenges you to look at how you're including yourself and those around you in your life and activities, given by your slightly sweary, faith-filled best friend, 'Braving the Wilderness' is a good choice.
What made me pick it up: It's been a while since I've read a self-help/motivational book and I feel like I can always count on Brown for a realistic perspective on how to take on life.
Overall rating: I feel like I say this with any self-help/motivational book I read, but I go into this knowing I'm not going to agree with everything or find everything on every single page to be exactly what I need. I enjoyed the perspective of 'Braving the Wilderness' and it provided a needed reminder that not only can I give myself permission to do something, I can then act on that permission...and enjoy it. There was also quite a bit of reflection regarding belonging and how we include, or exclude, those around us both consciously and subconsciously.
I will say, 'Braving the Wilderness' was a little bit more political than I anticipated. And I don't mean that in a right versus left sort of way - although political parties and party lines are brought up frequently. I mean it in, there are quite a few references, influences, and individuals that readers may find politically divisive (for example, not even within 5 minutes of starting the book, Brown talks about how J.K. Rowling has had a positive impact on their life) which could make it hard for some readers to wade through personal preference to get to the subject matter.
If you want to read a book that challenges you to look at how you're including yourself and those around you in your life and activities, given by your slightly sweary, faith-filled best friend, 'Braving the Wilderness' is a good choice.