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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.
jesslolsen's review
The writing was really good, but I just can’t gel with this style of book unfortunately.
mluce789's review
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
scavengercat's review
4.0
I read this at the perfect time. It just hit me where I needed it. I can see not loving it as much of read at another time.
hamilgrom's review
4.0
Really enjoyed this short memoir. I didn't think I liked books of essays but through reading this I realized that I just hadn't read one before! I actually really liked the short, bite-sized sections that were easy to read. The content was light without being trite and serious without being overly heavy. It was a good book to read on a plane or to pass the time during a summer rain shower. I read this book after seeing it featured in the Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Reading Guide and it was a great way to kick-off my summer reading!