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A review by ndarlucio
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
5.0
Alright, it’s time for me to admit that I am wrong. My update when I was 73% in was,,, harsh to say the least; That I already know what I will be rating it based on pure judgement but turns out, I am 100% on the wrong and I feel bad for doubting Helen Hoang.
This book…. It emanates a different feel from her two previous books. This one from the get go felt more intimate, more detailed in terms of emotions and experiences. In the end it was clear why it felt like this, it’s because this book is somehow a memoir of Helen’s experience in life. It’s her way of putting herself out there, given that she’s using first person in this book instead of third person.
I’m speechless. I know I hated some parts of the book mainly because I don’t understand why the protagonist is acting that way, but that’s exactly how society is when it comes to behaviors that usually don’t match ours. It’s easier to judge, but it’s hardest to be an empath nowadays.
Seeing how tough love plays in families and how it affects the members of it, it’s such a shame we sometimes feel the need to be assertive and less compassionate when calling out wrongs. We often times feel like our narrative is better, more correct, more reasonable but what we fail to see is how our narrative doesn’t always mean it’s the best for all. We are well aware of this, but we should always remind ourselves to be kind. Not only to other people, but most importantly, to ourselves as well.
Praises and many more for Helen Hoang! This book journey is a good one. I can’t promise I’ll be embarking on re-reading this trilogy again but I know it will definitely have a place in my heart. Her books will remain a comforting lullaby, a breath of fresh air and a companion who would surely listen when no one would. Only a great author can write a book as comforting and as alive as this trilogy!
P.S - so many awesome quotes in this book! A physical copy is a MUST for annotations!
“I’ve tucked his I love you in my heart, where I can carry it forever, safe and treasured”
AND
“The only good thing this broken heart of mine can feel is love for you”
This book…. It emanates a different feel from her two previous books. This one from the get go felt more intimate, more detailed in terms of emotions and experiences. In the end it was clear why it felt like this, it’s because this book is somehow a memoir of Helen’s experience in life. It’s her way of putting herself out there, given that she’s using first person in this book instead of third person.
I’m speechless. I know I hated some parts of the book mainly because I don’t understand why the protagonist is acting that way, but that’s exactly how society is when it comes to behaviors that usually don’t match ours. It’s easier to judge, but it’s hardest to be an empath nowadays.
Seeing how tough love plays in families and how it affects the members of it, it’s such a shame we sometimes feel the need to be assertive and less compassionate when calling out wrongs. We often times feel like our narrative is better, more correct, more reasonable but what we fail to see is how our narrative doesn’t always mean it’s the best for all. We are well aware of this, but we should always remind ourselves to be kind. Not only to other people, but most importantly, to ourselves as well.
Praises and many more for Helen Hoang! This book journey is a good one. I can’t promise I’ll be embarking on re-reading this trilogy again but I know it will definitely have a place in my heart. Her books will remain a comforting lullaby, a breath of fresh air and a companion who would surely listen when no one would. Only a great author can write a book as comforting and as alive as this trilogy!
P.S - so many awesome quotes in this book! A physical copy is a MUST for annotations!
“I’ve tucked his I love you in my heart, where I can carry it forever, safe and treasured”
AND
“The only good thing this broken heart of mine can feel is love for you”