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If Someone Says "You Complete Me," RUN!: Whoopi's Big Book of Relationships by Whoopi Goldberg
ljthrilla's review against another edition
3.0
Whoopi and I seem to have a bit in common when it comes to our understanding of how humans work, and how they should work.
vailynst's review against another edition
5.0
I picked this book up at the dollar store. Yup. The dollar stores around me are great. I can go on a book hunt and come out grinning with bags of treasure. I was actually thinking about it being a good book to read for other friends, but I don't like to recommend a book without reading it for myself.
Frankly, the intro into the book is a turn off because it's very opinionated, brassy and in your face. It's not that I don't agree. It's more along the lines that I don't agree with everything Whoopi wrote. Then I read the rest of the book and I ended up nodding along to the end.
It's not about agreeing with every bit of what she wrote. It's about being aware, taking the time to think, to really express your feelings and not be lazy or afraid to do what is right for you no matter how unusual that choice may be.
The title is meant to grab your attention. It made me grin, roll my eyes, disagree, agree and had me flip the cover to read the flap.
This book is about relationships. The most important relationship is with yourself. Then come the people that make up your inner circle: significant other, family, children, friends, lovers, etc.
The book talks about figuring out what you want and then making a point of communicating that across to others. It's about having a basic set of manners for yourself and how you interact with other people. It talks about being okay with a variety of different situations, and how all of that is manageable as long as you are a complete within yourself and choose to honestly share whatever that may be.
Current society is very keen on labels and political correctness. Sometimes the two are the same and sometimes they mean different things. Names are fine. Definitions should be examined, understood and taken or not. I like the drive to seek out knowledge. I wish it did not lead to people having a divisive decisions by seeking it out. I wish it lead to more awareness and acceptance than lines of verbal battle. The whole book talks about situations that may not be "normal" or "acceptable" in general society but I'm okay with that.
The core of the book are the following bits:
1. Know yourself.
2. Be honest with yourself & those you have in your life.
3. Don't be afraid to see what makes you happy and be brave enough to do it.
(This is not a make yourself happy in spite of others or in the damnation of others.)
4. Change happens. See it. Embrace it. Yell at it. Take it for a ride.
A great book. I'm glad I read it. I will be passing it on to my friends.
Frankly, the intro into the book is a turn off because it's very opinionated, brassy and in your face. It's not that I don't agree. It's more along the lines that I don't agree with everything Whoopi wrote. Then I read the rest of the book and I ended up nodding along to the end.
It's not about agreeing with every bit of what she wrote. It's about being aware, taking the time to think, to really express your feelings and not be lazy or afraid to do what is right for you no matter how unusual that choice may be.
The title is meant to grab your attention. It made me grin, roll my eyes, disagree, agree and had me flip the cover to read the flap.
This book is about relationships. The most important relationship is with yourself. Then come the people that make up your inner circle: significant other, family, children, friends, lovers, etc.
The book talks about figuring out what you want and then making a point of communicating that across to others. It's about having a basic set of manners for yourself and how you interact with other people. It talks about being okay with a variety of different situations, and how all of that is manageable as long as you are a complete within yourself and choose to honestly share whatever that may be.
Current society is very keen on labels and political correctness. Sometimes the two are the same and sometimes they mean different things. Names are fine. Definitions should be examined, understood and taken or not. I like the drive to seek out knowledge. I wish it did not lead to people having a divisive decisions by seeking it out. I wish it lead to more awareness and acceptance than lines of verbal battle. The whole book talks about situations that may not be "normal" or "acceptable" in general society but I'm okay with that.
The core of the book are the following bits:
1. Know yourself.
2. Be honest with yourself & those you have in your life.
3. Don't be afraid to see what makes you happy and be brave enough to do it.
(This is not a make yourself happy in spite of others or in the damnation of others.)
4. Change happens. See it. Embrace it. Yell at it. Take it for a ride.
A great book. I'm glad I read it. I will be passing it on to my friends.
brennadavis24's review against another edition
4.0
The audiobook was awesome! It felt like Whoopi was just having a heart to heart chat with me (and I loved when she giggled as she said things she found amusing). Not everything applied to me, and I didn’t agree with everything she said; however, sometimes she was speaking directly to my heart. I had a few “ah ha” moments as she confirmed ideas I’ve felt but never fully articulated. A fun and informative read!
aubrooke's review against another edition
5.0
I have always loved Whoopi and listening to her voice is both fun and soothing to me. Having her give advice is so much fun! I really enjoyed this book and I think I will be listening to this book again in the future!
caffeinatedfae's review against another edition
4.0
This book is Hilarious!
When I saw this book on Audible I knew I had to buy it. I honestly couldn't stop laughing. Hearing Whoopi Goldberg narrate her book was a great experience for me.
There are a lot of people that won't agree with some of her opinions but I think there is a lot of great advice in this book. Personally I liked a lot of her advice.
This is hilarious and if you're looking for a fun book to read that puts your life in perspective, I recommend this one!
When I saw this book on Audible I knew I had to buy it. I honestly couldn't stop laughing. Hearing Whoopi Goldberg narrate her book was a great experience for me.
There are a lot of people that won't agree with some of her opinions but I think there is a lot of great advice in this book. Personally I liked a lot of her advice.
This is hilarious and if you're looking for a fun book to read that puts your life in perspective, I recommend this one!
marie123's review against another edition
2.0
I'll be honest here, I don't feel like I am the intended audience for this book. Whoopi's message boils down to do what's right for you, and don't feel like the right way to do it is the way it's portrayed in the movies/books/media in general. Which is an amazing message. But a lot of the way she gets to it is breaking down ideas about marriage, relationships and sex. And this doesn't apply to me. I've already come to terms with what I'm looking for in those regards, and I'm already outside of societies norms.
So this book wasn't for me, but it is going to be for a lot of people. Whoopi Goldberg has a wonderful voice to her writing, and even if the book doesn't apply to much it's enjoyable just to read her writing.
So this book wasn't for me, but it is going to be for a lot of people. Whoopi Goldberg has a wonderful voice to her writing, and even if the book doesn't apply to much it's enjoyable just to read her writing.
virago's review against another edition
5.0
If you could sum up If Someone Says "You Complete Me," RUN! in three words, what would they be?
Honest, Funny, Brilliant
What about Whoopi Goldberg’s performance did you like?
Who better to perform your words than you?! She brought the right amount of comedy, sass, and wisdom without being over-the-top or boring.
What insight do you think you’ll apply from If Someone Says "You Complete Me," RUN!?
To make sure that I complete myself and to always remain honest in my relationships.
Any additional comments?
This book sat in my audible wishlist for months. I had a feeling it would be good because, Whoopi, but you just never know. So when this and another wishlist item became available 2-for-1, I jumped on it. I am not disappointed in my choice; this book was phenomenal!
Whoopi is, obviously, funny but she's also insightful and on-point with everything she says in this book. Don't conform to what society or relatives want for you if it is not what you want for yourself. Relationships don't have to be something you want, and if they are, you have to be willing to work for them. This touches on so much about being the person you are and want to be, and not who you or others think you should be. It's about being honest not only with yourself but with the people you choose to spend time with. If you're only after a fling, then that's what you should state from the beginning. You have to protect yourself, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't look to protect the heart of the one you're with.
It's about honesty, and love and compassion not only for the people in your life, but for yourself as well. You have to love yourself and be a whole person before you can even consider sharing a life with someone. And of course, what works for some, won't work for others.
And she doesn't only speak on romantic relationships, she speaks of friendship, and familial relations as well. There are so many more things she speaks on, but I don't want to give it all away. As a person who as been in a relationship with the same man for 23 years, I found that I could appreciate and relate to everything in this book.
This was very refreshing! I recommend anyone who is struggling within themselves or their relationships to read this. Or just read it if you want a very frank and honest point-of-view about life and relationships.
Honest, Funny, Brilliant
What about Whoopi Goldberg’s performance did you like?
Who better to perform your words than you?! She brought the right amount of comedy, sass, and wisdom without being over-the-top or boring.
What insight do you think you’ll apply from If Someone Says "You Complete Me," RUN!?
To make sure that I complete myself and to always remain honest in my relationships.
Any additional comments?
This book sat in my audible wishlist for months. I had a feeling it would be good because, Whoopi, but you just never know. So when this and another wishlist item became available 2-for-1, I jumped on it. I am not disappointed in my choice; this book was phenomenal!
Whoopi is, obviously, funny but she's also insightful and on-point with everything she says in this book. Don't conform to what society or relatives want for you if it is not what you want for yourself. Relationships don't have to be something you want, and if they are, you have to be willing to work for them. This touches on so much about being the person you are and want to be, and not who you or others think you should be. It's about being honest not only with yourself but with the people you choose to spend time with. If you're only after a fling, then that's what you should state from the beginning. You have to protect yourself, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't look to protect the heart of the one you're with.
It's about honesty, and love and compassion not only for the people in your life, but for yourself as well. You have to love yourself and be a whole person before you can even consider sharing a life with someone. And of course, what works for some, won't work for others.
And she doesn't only speak on romantic relationships, she speaks of friendship, and familial relations as well. There are so many more things she speaks on, but I don't want to give it all away. As a person who as been in a relationship with the same man for 23 years, I found that I could appreciate and relate to everything in this book.
This was very refreshing! I recommend anyone who is struggling within themselves or their relationships to read this. Or just read it if you want a very frank and honest point-of-view about life and relationships.
thesgtrekkiereads's review against another edition
3.0
she is a hoot but I really don't need to know she has friends with benefits...
hitya's review against another edition
2.0
I think I would have liked this more if I had done this as an audiobook. As it was it was so scattered like Whoopi just wrote down every thought she had as she had it.
bookcrazylady45's review against another edition
4.0
I love Whoopi's humour and her opinions jive with my own. This book was like reading history that no longer applies to me but is amusing nonetheless. I still have my Mr. Bill figurine and I bought Rilke's book on her recommendation. It is a How To book for relationships.