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Jeffrey Marsh is a gift of a human being that our cynical and hateful society needs but doesn't deserve. I've been a fan of Marsh's videos for years now and was beside myself when I found out they had a book! It was a quick and easy read and very much in Marsh's voice.
That said, I don't think Marsh's message comes across as well in writing as it does in their videos. I wouldn't say they're a bad writer but I will say they're a much better orator. And while the book is advertised as being "for everyone," I think tweens and teens are the true intended audience. And I'm a bit older than that, haha, so that may be why some of the charm was lost on me.
Overall, however, it was fun to read, had just enough nuggets of profound wisdom to keep me from getting bored, and the added activities and exercises were a really nice touch. The historical hero/ine sections were great, too! I'd highly recommend this book to anyone struggling with their sense of self, but especially younger people and people in the LGBTQ+ community.
That said, I don't think Marsh's message comes across as well in writing as it does in their videos. I wouldn't say they're a bad writer but I will say they're a much better orator. And while the book is advertised as being "for everyone," I think tweens and teens are the true intended audience. And I'm a bit older than that, haha, so that may be why some of the charm was lost on me.
Overall, however, it was fun to read, had just enough nuggets of profound wisdom to keep me from getting bored, and the added activities and exercises were a really nice touch. The historical hero/ine sections were great, too! I'd highly recommend this book to anyone struggling with their sense of self, but especially younger people and people in the LGBTQ+ community.