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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
Fasctinating book - it's a series of questions, a lot of them, and they're insightful and make you think. Suppoedly they're there ot make you think about character, who you are, and stimulate creativity. I think I agree with it. The questions aren't always easy, but I found it helpful going through them (and no, didn't answer all of them)
challenging
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Excellent
I think this book should be done every 10 years.
A good way to dig deep. and get to know your self better.
I think this book should be done every 10 years.
A good way to dig deep. and get to know your self better.
reflective
slow-paced
Burn After Writing is a self-reflection journal that was first published in 2015. It has gained popularity since then. The journal is divided into three parts; the past, the present, and the future. The past section starts with a quote; You can't look at something without changing it; you can't look at yourself without changing.
This book is ideal for when you need to let it all out. If you stick to the prompts and write honestly, you'll discover a lot about yourself, and it is suitable for reflecting on yourself. Many questions, some are basic, such as your top 5 songs, and some are deep, such as what you think is the single biggest waste of energy in your life right now. The questions provoke thought and encourage you to be truthful in either case.
The one question that I easily answer is the only thing I don't mind spending a lot of money on. You also already know the answer 😂 BOOKS! 😉
Overall, I think this journal is a good book for all only I highly recommend this journal for the young generation and those unfamiliar with journaling. This is just a nice book and fun to write through. It is not a diary, but it's personal only to yourself. After you're finished writing, you can toss it, hide it, or Burn After Writing!
Thank you, Times Reads, for the review copy!
Thank you, Times Reads, for the review copy!
Some good and thought-provoking journaling prompts; however some of the prompts were written with the assumption that the reader has kids. 🤦🏻♀️
Normalize the fact that some people don’t want kids, and that women don’t need to have children to have meaning and fulfillment in their lives.
Normalize the fact that some people don’t want kids, and that women don’t need to have children to have meaning and fulfillment in their lives.
'Burn After Writing' is essentially a template journal of sorts to pen one's deep thoughts.
Despite the effort to categorise the book into 'Past,' 'Present' and 'Future' to encourage reflection, it feels like more of a superficial chat you'd have with oneself or someone else than a riveting conversation. While I did enjoy the questions and trivia, I didn't feel like I poured my soul enough to 'burn it'. The questions are a touch-and-go rather than a 'let's take this question and really dig in' kind of journal.
Also, the author tries to preface certain chapters with poetic prose that does not come through; it feels rather forced in order to prep you for that journaling mode.
This is a good book for ultra beginners, pre-teens or teenagers, and not necessarily those who are familiar with journaling or have already done a bit of it before.
Despite the effort to categorise the book into 'Past,' 'Present' and 'Future' to encourage reflection, it feels like more of a superficial chat you'd have with oneself or someone else than a riveting conversation. While I did enjoy the questions and trivia, I didn't feel like I poured my soul enough to 'burn it'. The questions are a touch-and-go rather than a 'let's take this question and really dig in' kind of journal.
Also, the author tries to preface certain chapters with poetic prose that does not come through; it feels rather forced in order to prep you for that journaling mode.
This is a good book for ultra beginners, pre-teens or teenagers, and not necessarily those who are familiar with journaling or have already done a bit of it before.
So good to get to know yourself through a book of questions
This is a good book for self help and self care, know that this book should be read/write on in a safe environment and/or room. There is past, present and future chapters, past will be hard for those that have childhood trauma (I know I had trouble). I do like that you have a lot of prompts to fill out and that you can always come back to the book. It gives a bit of hope and you are able to write down your goals and you think it will happen.
-LITTLE SPOILER-
The only thing I have a tiny bit of problem is on the last pages in the future of chapters where it talks about your “ideal partner”. I personally don’t like having an ideal partner or having a set picture because people are complex and that should be accepted
-LITTLE SPOILER-
The only thing I have a tiny bit of problem is on the last pages in the future of chapters where it talks about your “ideal partner”. I personally don’t like having an ideal partner or having a set picture because people are complex and that should be accepted