I have mixed feelings about this book. While I really enjoyed the topics of each of the essays and really loved the lessons and thought-provoking perspective, the writing itself felt really choppy and off to me. I am not sure if this is a translation and was just poorly translated or if the author's style is choppy like this. But either way it made it harder for me to connect with the text.

Here's an example:

"With that said, if you want to avoid divorce, my advice for you is to offer your partner praise."

If this said something like, "regular and genuine praise fuels a marriage and helps foster love," etc. I'd totally be feeling positively encouraged to do so. And yet this phrasing makes me anxious and worried that I better do what he says or I might not be able to avoid divorce. For a book about worry-free living, it's making me worry!

I understand it's not intended this way (or I hope not!) but because there are many examples like this, it's hard for me to connect with the content as much as I'd like to.

With gratitude to netgalley and IRH press for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is filled with inspiration and practical tips to help live a more peaceful life. The author discusses ways to cope with stress, improving your relationships, going through tough times and so much more. The author offers a holistic approach to find ways to decrease stress and worry in all aspects of your life. What a delight to read. Thank you to Netgally and IRH Press for an a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Just what I needed at the perfect time! I learned a lot from this book, and would definitely recommend to others.

Ok, so this book is essentially a self published brochure for the “Happy Science” religion in Japan. There is no science, just doctrine. No thank you. (ARC provides by Netgalley for review).

Just what I was looking for and needing in my life! I learned so much from this book and I am very thankful for that.

There is some wisdom to be gained here, but I thought it read more like a memoir, with the author waxing over their own experience and inner life more often than drawing out universality of the experiences and applying it across the spectrum. I usually look for more research-based texts, but many will appreciate this personal, approachable narrative style.

This contains solid advice. I don't feel like I learned much, but that doesn't mean others won't, nor does that take away from the value of the info. The book contains stories from the author's life and approaches used in his business. Good stuff overall.

I really appreciate the complimentary copy for review!!

Very insightful read! I feel like I learned so much from this book! I will always reference this book now to help me along my path. I would highly recommend!!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Worry-free Living is a good book with interesting advice. Easy to understand and useful information.

Honest and in-depth advice for reaching your full potential. This advice is presented in easy to follow language that can be broken up and applied in pieces at a time.