Betsy Craig has undoubtedly overcome numerous challenges in her life to achieve remarkable success. While her personal journey serves as a source of inspiration, I found the book itself to be lacking in certain areas.

One aspect that stood out to me was the lack of flow and connection between each chapter. The transitions felt abrupt, leaving me wanting more coherence in the narrative. Additionally, I found some parts to be repetitive.

At times the book read like a lengthy thank you letter to everyone who has ever aided the author, as she went into more information than necessary for readers like myself. Equally there was a tendency to focus on highlighting the people who did not support the author. While it is understandable to acknowledge such experiences, it felt excessive at times and distracted from the overall message.

I liked the inclusion of questions at the end of each chapter, but felt they could have been better integrated into narrative about the author's experience.

Simple and practical words of wisdom that are memorable because they are embedded in short anecdotes of Betsy’s real life experiences. UNSTOPPABLE tells the awe-inspiring story of Betsy Craig, an addict who finally kicked addiction after years of substance abuse, then won against the deadly autoimmune disease scleroderma, and won again in business as CEO of her own million-dollar company. Absolutely loved it!

Through one woman’s rough times, we learn some very important lessons for life and business. The most important takeaway to me is to never give up on your dreams and goals. Betsy Craig gives us 10 principles to live by: passion, integrity, self-support, ask for help, persistence, courage, wisdom, honesty, unity, and gratitude. As she unpacks these principles, we learn how each one came about in her life and are asked to turn around and use them in our lives too. The best thing is that she adds a “Food for Thought” after each chapter with questions to answer about your own life. I myself took notes as I read this book so that I can reference them at a later time. Truly a great book that makes you want to get off the couch and fight for what you want out of your life, whether it be for business or your personal life.

UNSTOPPABLE tells the awe-inspiring story of Betsy Craig, an addict who finally kicked addiction after years of substance abuse, then won against the deadly autoimmune disease scleroderma, and won again in business as CEO of her own million-dollar company. In UNSTOPPABLE, she shares her ten principles of success that readers can apply to their own lives with equally potent effect. Also includes powerful advice, tips, humor, and stories from one who’s walked the walk and talked the talk. One recommendation: I would have liked a livelier cover to better reflect Betty’s triumphant story. 4/5

Pub Date 05 Jun 2018

Thanks to the Independent Book Publishers Association and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.

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I was given an advanced copy through Netgalley for my review. I would highly recommend this book to family and friends and will buy a copy for myself.

If you are looking for some inspiration this month, then read this book.
While this is not your typical business book, it is not any less practical and useful for those of us who are trying to overcome the challenges of creating an online business, while the world around us pulls on us, draining our energy, and sometimes throwing roadblocks our way.

Betsy Craig knows all about roadblocks, but she also knows all about being successful despite them. And via her story and her struggles, you can pick up some pointers to raise that same fighter in yourself.

I did not finish this book. I got about half way through and did not enjoy it. I found the writing style to be very easy and plain, and the stories too unbelievable. For example "designing" a beautiful 31 page website in 8 hours with no prior experience. And what 31 pages???? Additionally I found it very unlikely to become an expert public speaker by watching a couple of Ted Talks. I am glad Betsy is happy with her business and wish her success but this book was not for me. No reading recommendation for like minded readers.

A book that can challenge the reader is always fun for me, Betsy brings the challenge in a positive and optimistic way to show us how to be Unstoppable in our own lives.

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Betsy inspires us with her inner power and determination to pass troughs the obstacles even if they are huge as the mountains. Simply powerful!