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smderitis's review
4.0
I often feel, as I'm sure plenty of people do, that there just aren't enough hours in the day and that I don't prioritize the things I want to do enough. This book gave great perspective on how important it is to set aside time for yourself, to spend in whatever way you see fit, while also giving great pointers on how to utilize down time, multitask, and be effective with the amount of time we're given with our busy schedules. The only problem I had with this book was that the majority of personal stories and examples were centered around having children— while many of the situations were relatable, there were times when I felt a little isolated because I personally am not a mother.
e_clair301's review
4.0
Great for those women who have a hard time finding time for themselves. For those who feel like there are not enough hours in the day. Practical suggestions for how to make the most of every second and how to collect those fringe moments for your own needs.
notesonbookmarks's review
4.0
I honestly liked this book and will probably read it again someday. I feel like it really encourages you, me, to find the time ti make yourself a priority. and that's a great reminder. because of this book, I started tracking my time and realized that, even if it's multi tasking sometimes, I do find ways to make time for me, even in the midst of this season of young kids, homeschooling, busyness.
sby's review
3.0
This book had a lot of helpful tips for making time for self-care. I am doing pretty well with self-care during this season of my life, so I didn't particularly NEED to read this book. I did, however, enjoy it, and it was a good reminder to not feel guilty when I take time for myself.
angiesix's review
2.0
This was my January pick for the Modern Mrs. Darcy Reading Challenge in the category of "A book you've been meaning to read." The Fringe Hours has been on my To Be Read list for since it was published. From the publisher: "Perfect for any woman who is doing everything for everyone—except herself." (Raises hand.) I've gotten better in the last year, but I know there's room for improvement. I was hoping Turner's book would help me manage my time better and lose the last remnants of guilt that linger when I schedule time just for me. However, her focus is less on time management and more on providing a pep talk about why you should make time for yourself. The basic idea is that we all have these little fringe hours in our day that we can choose to spend doing things that feed our soul instead of frittering away. I feel as if I'm beyond that and was looking for more concrete examples of managing my day. While it didn't necessarily teach me anything new, I can see how Turner's ideas and examples could be just what an overwhelmed and guilt-ridden mom might need to inspire her to make herself a priority.
ob_ledbetter's review
1.0
Yikes. While I believe Turner had good intentions, I think this book has the potential to be harmful is so many ways.
First, the whole premise of this book is off for me. I was so excited to read this, but she only perpetuated the idea that women must “have it all.” I didn’t feel much of God on these pages, and they made me more anxious instead of less. I felt like Turner was blaming my time management skills for my feelings. Rather than soothe and encourage, she blamed me and told me how I could fix my myself. There is no grace here.
Second, her editorial authority is questionable there. You can’t write about making space in the same book where you describe doing it all, and doing it all well. It doesn’t work. You’re either talking about grace or duty. Pick one, or understand the need to blend the messages. The nuances are completely lost here.
Also, pet peeve: she writes from a place of having arrived. The tone felt generally, “I have succeeded, and now I can help the poor women whose lives are still a mess.”
Yikes. Sorry Turner, but nope.
First, the whole premise of this book is off for me. I was so excited to read this, but she only perpetuated the idea that women must “have it all.” I didn’t feel much of God on these pages, and they made me more anxious instead of less. I felt like Turner was blaming my time management skills for my feelings. Rather than soothe and encourage, she blamed me and told me how I could fix my myself. There is no grace here.
Second, her editorial authority is questionable there. You can’t write about making space in the same book where you describe doing it all, and doing it all well. It doesn’t work. You’re either talking about grace or duty. Pick one, or understand the need to blend the messages. The nuances are completely lost here.
Also, pet peeve: she writes from a place of having arrived. The tone felt generally, “I have succeeded, and now I can help the poor women whose lives are still a mess.”
Yikes. Sorry Turner, but nope.
bak8382's review against another edition
4.0
While I already know making time for myself is important I'm still drawn to books like these, and really enjoyed her second book. I finally listened to this one, and while I enjoyed it I felt like the message was let your house go sometimes and you will be happier for doing something for yourself. It made me think, in her case, and mine there's someone else in the house who can do some of this work, and children can also take on some of the housework. It seemed like she still felt like all the work fell on her, but if she lowered her standards she could still have the time she wanted.
sarahprandall's review
2.0
2.5 stars | I purchased this as an audio book after hearing Jessica's fantastic interview on The Lively Show podcast. I LOVED the interview & was eager to hear more. However, Jessica didn't read the audio version herself, and the narrator sounded like she was "acting" the entire way through, which took away from the humor & personality in the book. There are still nuggets of good here - specific ways to infuse more time to yourself - but overall, I'd recommend listening to the podcast and skipping the book itself.
alexandriarosee_'s review
5.0
I first learned about this book from Ali Edwards (she was interviewed in the book), and added it to my list. I forgot about it until Jessica was interviewed on the Elise Gets Crafty podcast, and picked it up the next time I was in the book store. I started reading it, but set it aside to read other books instead. I finally picked it up again and read the entire thing over two days. I didn't fill out any of the questions, but still got a ton of useful information from the book.
For any women out there, looking to get the most out of their days, and significantly change the way they're spending their time, I definitely recommend this book. I think it's important to address all the things taking up time that could be better spent doing more intentional things, and this book helps you with all of that!
For any women out there, looking to get the most out of their days, and significantly change the way they're spending their time, I definitely recommend this book. I think it's important to address all the things taking up time that could be better spent doing more intentional things, and this book helps you with all of that!