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mmariericker's review
emotional
medium-paced
3.5
I still really liked this, but it didn't feel like being seen in the same way that Bomb Shelter did. Would be interested to read another one of her essays, if she publishes more!
bookishpayne's review against another edition
1.0
There were many times in the beginning I was like “WOW this author and I really relate” but so much more “WOW I feel like this author would benefit from letting it go just a little bit.” It felt like parts were contradicting themselves and it became so overwhelming and un-relatable by the middle that I actually didn’t finish the book… something I really don’t do too often because I like seeing things through.
smaxdilweed's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
This was a nice change of pace reading a book of very short essays. I didn’t always relate to everything she wrote about, but there were many moments and funny stories that I appreciated. I particularly loved this gem: “I’m not a monster I just want everything to be perfect. Is that so much to ask?” as well as the Lobsterman and Joy of Quitting chapters.
openbookheartmind's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
suvata's review
4.0
ModernMrsDarcy.com Summer 2019 Reading List
This is a book of essays/memoirs that is not only humorous but it gave me reasons to stop for a bit and evaluate my life and behavior. I particularly enjoyed Chapter 17: Rock You Like A Hurricane and Chapter 19: A Letter to the Type A Person in Distress (I believe she was talking directly to me). So funny! I love books that make be think and/or reminisce and this one certainly did.
This is a book of essays/memoirs that is not only humorous but it gave me reasons to stop for a bit and evaluate my life and behavior. I particularly enjoyed Chapter 17: Rock You Like A Hurricane and Chapter 19: A Letter to the Type A Person in Distress (I believe she was talking directly to me). So funny! I love books that make be think and/or reminisce and this one certainly did.
mogffm3's review
4.0
Listened to audio version
I really enjoyed listening to the author's account of her life experiences. High achieving women would likely relate to multiple sentiments, on never feeling good enough & the constant pressure to be somebody else.
Working in healthcare, I appreciate her experience of syncope in chapter 8.
I felt she had good comedic timing & tone in her audio performance.
I really enjoyed listening to the author's account of her life experiences. High achieving women would likely relate to multiple sentiments, on never feeling good enough & the constant pressure to be somebody else.
Working in healthcare, I appreciate her experience of syncope in chapter 8.
I felt she had good comedic timing & tone in her audio performance.