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kyliea32's review against another edition
4.0
At first I was skeptic all of this book and wondered if I could get anything out of it but the more I read and gave it a second chance, the more I enjoyed it and found Chapters I could relate to. I also enjoyed that it’s format was different in that instead having chapters in order, each was on a particular topic and an essay all it’s own with positive inspiration for the reader- which I appreciated. Overall it was a pretty good and inspiring read.
thewriterrose's review against another edition
4.0
Unless you can specifically relate to any of the topics that Lily talks about, this may not be the book for you. There’s a lot of wisdom in this book, but you have to read through a lot of her personal experience. Some of it isn’t super relatable, like her magically acquiring a job writing for Elle UK after a few phone calls, or juggling an acting and modeling career as a teen, or having Phill Collins as a dad.
There were things I could personally relate to, and I grew up watching her build in her career. While I’m not a die-hard fan, I was intrigued enough to pick up this book and finish it in one night. It’s a super easy read, and if you even remotely like her, this book will make you like her even more.
It’s well written, and her voice is very strong while reading. It feels like it was written entirely by her, which may not be the case in some books in similar categories. It’s definitely worth a read.
Even if you don’t struggle with eating disorders, or toxic relationships, maybe you can find inspiration through her very healthy perspective of relationships and confidence.
There were things I could personally relate to, and I grew up watching her build in her career. While I’m not a die-hard fan, I was intrigued enough to pick up this book and finish it in one night. It’s a super easy read, and if you even remotely like her, this book will make you like her even more.
It’s well written, and her voice is very strong while reading. It feels like it was written entirely by her, which may not be the case in some books in similar categories. It’s definitely worth a read.
Even if you don’t struggle with eating disorders, or toxic relationships, maybe you can find inspiration through her very healthy perspective of relationships and confidence.
astheplotthickens24's review against another edition
5.0
"Be you and embrace your differences as things that make you unique and special. “Different” shouldn’t be considered confusing, negative, or something that divides us. It should be a quality we applaud and admire within ourselves and others."
I love Lily Collins so damn much, even before she started writing this book.
She was such an inspiration for teenagers like me. Long before I started reading books and finding an escape route to the fictional world, I grew up thinking that girls on the cover of Vogue magazines were born perfect, no necessary enhancements required but I know better now.
LJC wrote a lot of her past experiences in this book. Starting from her insecurities, former relationships, addiction, eating disorder, rejections and up to her journey to finding and discovering her self worth. It was refreshing to know that even the great Lily Collins battled the thing that current teenagers are now facing. She made me realize that it doesn't matter how much I eat as long as I'm happy with myself, I should never give a fuck about what others would say.
I noticed Lily's sudden weight loss but it never occurred to me that the reason behind it was because she was not feeling good about herself. I mean, I thought she was perfect and I never wanted to change anything about her but it was clearly not the same for her. I guess we all ruin ourselves for aiming towards perfection. I am so glad that Lily wrote this book, I was on the brink of having an eating disorder, I don't eat as much as I ought to, I feel insecure about myself, I walk the hallways looking down because I thought I wasn't pretty enough. This book saved my life, thank you Lily.
All I could say is that if I love Lily Collins before. Then, I basically worship her now.
smartinez9's review against another edition
4.0
It feels strange rating someone’s personal life experience—I’m not sure how much stars really mean in this context. Regardless, I think that this book definitely serves a purpose. While some of the revelations may seem obvious and the writing style overly simplistic, I think it’s an authentic portrayal of the mental processes of many young women. I do believe that talking openly about issues like body image, rejection, disordered eating, feelings of abandonment, addiction, emotional abuse, and self-blame is the only way to begin to resolve them, and I really appreciated her frankness.
A lot of this book resonated with me. I related to a lot of the dynamics, even if I think my personality differs vastly from Collins’. I understand why many people wouldn’t connect to it, but I think a good portion of readers would find it cathartic and comforting, particularly young girls, or anyone who has struggled with ah ED. It was open and honest without being triggering, which can be a hard balance to find.
A lot of this book resonated with me. I related to a lot of the dynamics, even if I think my personality differs vastly from Collins’. I understand why many people wouldn’t connect to it, but I think a good portion of readers would find it cathartic and comforting, particularly young girls, or anyone who has struggled with ah ED. It was open and honest without being triggering, which can be a hard balance to find.
smnthlejeune's review against another edition
2.0
Maybe I've just been spoiled by some amazing memoirs...
I was really interested in the parts where she spoke about her ED and abusive relationships, but overall everything just felt disconnected and some sections felt slightly superficial.
I was really interested in the parts where she spoke about her ED and abusive relationships, but overall everything just felt disconnected and some sections felt slightly superficial.
lilycallowayyy's review against another edition
4.0
las lilys siempre me enseñan lo fuerte que puedo ser <3
caitlinxreads's review against another edition
3.0
I loved how honest Lily was about her experiences with eating disorders, insecurities, and dating. However, I was disappointed with this book. I had expected this amazing reading experience, but most of what she says had already been said by so many others. Also, this novel felt like less of I went on this trip and here's what I learned (what I wanted) and more of I learned things over time. Also, she repeats herself. A lot. I felt like each chapter was so similar to the last and I lost interest throughout. This took me 2 weeks to finish. It should have taken 2 days.