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birdie_27's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
megn317's review against another edition
4.0
Much better than her “simplified life” book- this one was written clearly with more learning/life lessons. I related to most of what she said bc of where I am at in my parenting journey. Less is more - now if I could put it into practice.
the_herbal_carnivore's review against another edition
3.0
It was more of her life story than anything else, which, while I wasn't expecting that, was actually O.K. While I couldn't relate to everything she shared, it was full of little reminders of things I've wanted to be more intentional about. It wasn't spectacular, nor horrible. I am had I listened to the audio version though!
ericacoonelly's review against another edition
2.0
Less practical, More privilege- Emily Ley writes about taking time to be on social media less, create less noise, yell less, and basically be present more, buy less stuff and create more treasures - all while acknowledging that she has the financial means to do so and not everyone has the means for food on their table or a roof over their head. The whole thing read like a scolding from a really nice aunt, if you have clutter - fix it, obviously! There was no steps or practical guidance to how to actually achieve these things, but lots of anecdotal examples from her own blessed life. I skipped the whole chapter on faith, so maybe that one was different but most likely not. I love the Simplified brand, and I was hoping this book would be more of a how-to-achieve a simplified life, but it just made me feel judged for everything I currently do to survive as a mom to 3 (who at one point were 4 and under - it’s not that uncommon that she needed to mention it MULTIPLE times throughout the book), things that I didn’t feel bad about before, but now I do. So. Thanks?
justicepirate's review against another edition
3.0
Emily talks about where she was when she realized she need to just slow down a little and decide where her life was going. In the process, it turned out to be very beneficial for her to make little chances that had a bigger impact for herself and her family. It was a good book. I like learning things like this story.
ljoyberryman's review against another edition
2.0
I listened to the audio book so maybe I missed out on the pretty photos which may be the best part of this book. The book was fine. No new concepts or fresh ideas on topics I haven't already other books about. I'd recommend this book if you want a fly over of simplifying your life with a faith perspective. I've read other books on this topic that I enjoyed much more.
ohcorrica's review against another edition
3.0
Nothing special. Not worth the time. Every book she writes is the same thing repeated.
cperko's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a great collection of all the things I have been taking in lately about slowing down and savoring life. It goes deeper in some areas that I thought I had really thought about. It is a good read. Kind of like a breath of fresh air.
whitreadslit's review against another edition
4.0
This book was like a warm, soothing cup of tea for my soul. It helped me to see the ways that I am too hard on myself as a woman and as a mother. It was the encouraging words that I needed at this point in my life. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2