Very disappointing. This book is only relatable to white, upper-middle-class Christian women. While Rachel Hollis touched on a lot of extremely important topics, she did just that-- she barely brushed them. Furthermore, the way she addressed eating disorders seems very misinformed and distorted. Triggering even.

I wanted to like this more than I did. The book is made up of motivational essays intending to inspire women to make positive changes in their lives. Maybe I would have enjoyed the book more if I was a mother. Rachel seemed a bit too privileged to be as relatable as she set out to be.

Just what I needed to get back in the swing of things on reading. While I ended up listening to the audio version instead of the ebook ARC I received, I was still pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this. I love that the author narrates the audio herself. Really enjoyed her upbeat personality and positive attitude!

This book is for privileged white women with no real problems but the ones they make up for themselves. I was told this book was “inspiring”. But let’s be real, it’s easy for a rich lady to tell me (or anyone) that I’m “in control of my own life”. Any woman with a husband who makes enough money that you find yourself on the red carpet can say that. I found this book to be very unrelatable and full of humble brags. It was like social media in book form.

Also, if I hear one more white woman call other white women her “tribe” I’m going to throw up.

This book ended up in the trash after reading 50 pages and countless eye rolls.

This just wasn't for me. I tried to like and enjoy it but it just wasn't happening. I didn't feel like there was anything special or awe-inspiring about it.

I wasn’t as crazy about this book as I was the first one. I still think it’s inspiring and very well-written and thought out, but I just didn’t connect with it on a personal level.

Insightful and though provoking, for sure. I suggested this book to a group of friends, all in different stages in our lives. Each chapter made us think and respond about situations either in the past or might be coming up.

I respect the confidence Rachel showed throughout the book but after a while, I found it a little too much patting-myself-on-the-back. Don't get me wrong, what she strived for and accomplished is amazing.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is willing to make changes in their lives if they are finding themselves lost.

An inspiring self help motivational book for young women. I appreciated Rachel's vulnerability in sharing her story and strategies that worked for her to overcome lies that she had believed. As with most self help books, I found some of the suggestions useful and many that I've either heard before or I know aren't for me. While many of the topics are fairly typical of these kinds of books and didn't provide anything particularly groundbreaking, I really liked Rachel's unique style. Reading this felt like sitting with a good friend who challenges me and cheers me on.

I truly enjoyed the opportunity I was provided to read this book. I felt like there were so many aspects of the book that were things people needed to hear, even if they didn’t realize or think they needed to. There were a lot of times where I felt certain parts specifically aligned to me, though many more that did not. Her candid perspectives, personal experiences, and insight that were shared created a book that made it hard to put down!

I really appreciate the publisher sending me this book to be reviewed. Due to controversy surrounding the author that emerged while I was reading, this was a DNF for me.

I tried. I really did. The author delivers her message in such a self righteous and unrelatable way that was extremely off putting from the very beginning.

This book is inspirational and honest. I don’t often read self help books but this one was very enjoyable. I definitely learned a lot that I would like to apply to my own life.

I was really hopeful for this book. I did find myself nodding along at times. The obvious is stated so it makes it a quick read. I enjoyed the bits about working moms.

I understand why GIRL WASH YOUR FACE is the hit that it is.

Wonderful advice and inspiration. I would recommend this to male or female,, young and old.

This was just ok for me. There are some parts that spoke to me and made me think about how I could show up for myself better. But for the most part, I couldn't relate. It read very upper-class, religious, suburban mom. She talks a lot about how successful she is (which may be true, but I'd never heard of her before someone recommended this book). Most of the things she gives advice on are the same as most other self-help/becoming your own woman books/speeches so it really wasn't anything new.

I tried to get into this book. The author delivery was, unfortunately, not for me. Due to that reason, I was unable to connect with the advice given.

This was a wonderful book and I got so much out of it. I also listened to it on audiobook and Rachel's voice is wonderful, so I enjoyed the audiobook even more than the ebook! It's nice to know that I'm not the only person going through things, sometimes. Rachel made me take a step back and really look at my life and helped me learn to be thankful for what I have.

Super inspiring. I appreciated her candid approach to sharing off false beliefs. It takes me a lot of pep talking to read self help and motivational books, but i always enjoy them when i finally dive in to these instead of my typical fiction. Glad i finally read this one!

This is such a great inspiring book. Rachel is such a great motivational speaker. This book was just the book I needed in my life at just the right time. Each chapter is about a lie we’re told, and why that lie isn’t actually true. It’s such motivating read that makes you want to go out and conquer the world.

I think this book came into my life a little too late. All the lessons in it I already learned through my own experiences, but I can appreciate it and I think it would be a good read and more helpful for someone around 18-24 years old. Overall it’s well-written and makes you feel like a friend of the author. It was nice to read about her experiences.

I really think this could be a good read for someone in a transitional period in their life like moving away from home, going off to college, or even someone uncertain of their path.

Something I particularly appreciated was that when she began talking about her spirituality, I never felt like she was talking down to the reader or expected them to see things the same way. I grew up in a very religious area and I am, perhaps as a direct consequence, not religious in any shape or form, but I never had the feeling that I didn’t belong while reading. So, don’t worry if that’s also not your jam, she goes about it really well.

I imagine if you know her through her website or other books, you’ll most likely enjoy this too. It was fun to read one time, but I don’t foresee a reason for me to reread.