A review by danaelycia
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis

1.0

I started this book really hyped. I liked a lot of what Rachel had to say even if it was a bit cheesy. But as the book progressed and I really sat down and listened to it, I saw the vapid humblebragging of it disguised as an inspirational book. What nailed the coffin was the chapter on diet and self-image that was full of the same typical BS of someone who is totally out of touch with the actual struggles people deal with as overweight and obese. No, calories in vs calories out don't always equal weight loss. But that'd involve her looking past her own nose and actually doing research on obesity and diet. Her words are dangerous to people who are struggling with self-esteem and low self-worth. She even acknowledges she "will get flack" for her view on diet. That alone tells me she is full of sh*t and more interested in feeling important than actually helping people. I stopped listening at that point and the more I looked into her, the less of her I liked. The era of "social media influencer", which she brags about constantly, needs to die. It gives too much power to superficial, irresponsible people like her.