A review by jess_another_book_nook
Am I Perfect Yet?: Finding Fullness in My Authentic Self by Grace Patterson

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5.0

This book was incredibly vulnerable, raw and emotional. It took me a while to read it because it made me reflect on my younger self and current self, so I had to digest it in spurts as it left me reflective and made me stop to think. 
 
"I wished I could let go of my need for control and just let life happen, but that seemed like something my brain would never let me do." This quote stood out to me and resonated with me in so many ways. I'm someone who really struggles with control. I want to have a plan for everything, know exactly what we're doing when and whose going to be there. I want to arrive early so I have time and unplanned items. This book made me contemplate my own vulnerabilities in a way. 
 
I struggled a lot in high school with depression, body image and self-confidence. Today, I still struggle with all those things, but much like the author, I handle them drastically differently than I did when I was younger. It made me think of the personal growth I've had with myself and how, like the author, a slight shift in mindset and giving yourself grace can go a long way. I highly recommend this one if you’re looking for a book that shows you just how far you’ve come. 
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