I read this book early as part of the publisher’s launch team and what a blessing that was. 2018 was the hardest year of my life (yes, even worse than 2020), so I’m not in the midst of deep grief; however, this book was still helpful in shifting my perspective. If you are a human who has experienced any speed bumps in life along the way, you will resonate with the nuggets of wisdom in this book. If you are in the middle of deep grief and can’t see the way out yet, you will benefit from reading this book. I definitely recommend this book for anyone on a personal development journey, and Rachel’s raw and real writing doesn’t disappoint. (Note: it is most definitely NOT a tell-all of her divorce, so don’t believe everything you read in the comments section of social media posts.) If you liked Rachel’s previous books, you’ll want to read this one too.

I've learned so much from Rachel Hollis over the last couple of years and have become a big fan. I have read her last two New York Times Bestseller books, enjoyed her fiction books, listened to her podcasts, taken her life coaching, incorporated her gratitude journaling practice into my daily routine, and have attended RISE conferences (both in Dallas and virtually). Her personal development teachings have impacted my life both personally and professionally.
I was invited to join her Launch Team and received an advanced copy from the publisher. This book is written from a raw and vulnerable place and I appreciate how Rachel consistently manages to be authentic and humorous in her storytelling and teachings. She drives home that we have to be self-motivated and responsible for our own mindset when we go through hardships and leads by example by sharing the silver linings she found in her dark days. I know 2020 has been a rough year for many and I'm hopeful this book will inspire others and instill them with courage as they're trying to do the next right thing. This book may not resonate with someone if they're not going through loss or hardship, but the fact is, we all do at some point, so the book could be a valuable tool for anyone.
Grab a copy of this book (and a highlighter) and work toward finding happiness and living the life you've dreamed of having. Let this book reignite your flame of greatness and grab hold of the opportunity to be proud that you're able to overcome whatever life throws at you. Then go show others how to move mountains!

Rachel Hollis is back discussing her divorce when she is known for her great relationship with her (ex) husband Dave. Hollis discusses how to deal with her divorce when her brand is built on family and relationships. While she focuses on how to heal herself after divorce, she leaves a lot out. Typically, Hollis is an open book about her life, but here, with the situation being new and raw, she leaves a lot out. It makes sense as she works to establish a new normal. Readers of Hollis's other books may feel this book is lacking. I expect that she will have a follow-up in a few years that will examine the situation better. It is good to read the thoughts of a person going through a divorce if you're experiencing the same situation yourself. People who have already been through it will see the nuance that is lacking but can still learn from Hollis's positive attitude.

I didn't find this book nearly as compelling or motivating as Hollis' previous endeavors. Although generally positive in tone, it seemed to rely too much on shock value of traumatic events in her life, rather than focusing on what came out of them. Hollis relies on shortcuts to relatability (pooping her pants) rather than spending the time to establish a rapport with the reader.

This one was a disappointing departure from previous titles that may leave longtime fans feeling a bit let down. Hopefully her next book gets back on track as she also finds herself coming out of a season of struggle.

Rachel Hollis gives the best advice! I have read all of her books and I think this one was the best one. She's been honest in all of her books, but she was so vulnerable in this one. I am really glad that she wrote this book. I think it would really help many people!

***I was provided a free copy eARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review as part of a launch team by Rachel Hollis***

I am a long time Rachel Hollis follower and have read her previous books & cookbooks. This book, Didn't See That Coming, has a different tone. It is written from a place of pain which i believe was exacerbated by the pandemic.

Rachel writes about grief she has experienced from her childhood and how she has worked all these years to deal with it. She provides stories which the reader can relate to. If you are going through a rough time in your life, it would be worth your time to read this book to help work through all the feelings. She doesn't profess to be an expert, but Rachel is honest about her experiences and how it could help you. Bad things are going to happen, how you react/handle is up to you!

Let me preference my less than favorable review with this...I’m a Rach fan! I’ve attended RISE conferences and read all her books (even the fictions ones)...plus done her online coaching too! Her talks, words and presence helped me through some dark times in my life....But to say this book was special like the last two (GWYF and GSA) would be a lie.
Now don’t get me wrong, if you’ve not bought into Hollis yet, and this is your first read by her...it will be a great read. But for True devotees like myself, it fell a little flat. There were too many of the same examples, same stories, same topics and honestly it didn’t feel any different; felt more like she took favored parts of both her other books and wrote a shorter version - think cliff notes.
Sure there were a few good laughs, but most were from stories I’d already heard. I was truly expecting more about grief, divorce, truly hard things since that’s the period of her life she’s currently in - and so are most of us during these trying times. I needed it to be more raw, especially with such a bold title. It felt to me this was a rush to keep her image and brand alive admits the online criticisms, divorce, and other life events
Though this book wasn’t my favorite, I will continue to support her and her books. Everyone has moments that just don’t come out as planned. I still will look forward to see where life takes her and to see what’s next , but for now I won’t be rereading this like I had GWYF and GSA”

If that title doesn't sum up 2020, I don't know what does. Hollis shares lessons learned and relearned through the ongoing process that is life. Timely for sure, almost too much so.

I have struggled writing this review, as huge fan of Rachel Hollis, I wanted to love this book but I have come to the conclusion, it just isn't for me. If this is your first time reading a Rachel Hollis book or are in the dark depths of heartbreak, this will sooth you and I say read it, get the lessons out of it.. If have read her other books and aren't in a season of heartbreak, I suggest your read or even re-read her other two books and wait for her next book. As someone who had read both of her other books, this is just a condensed version of those books. I look forward to future books by Rachel.

This book was more than I thought it could be. I've seen many people speaking about hearing the same stories, yes her life is the same and was built upon the same stories because this isn't fiction. This is her life. I read so many pages that yes had the same stories we've heard before but from a very new light, new perspective and told from a very different angle. I also read new stories I didn't know or haven't heard and it was so refreshing to read this book. I cried almost the whole way through and so I guess that means that I too am one of the fortunate or unfortunate ones who this quarantine was not my first hardship. However you decide to look at it, if you've been through or are going through a hard time this book is 100% for you and if you've never had to really go through anything terrible then it's probably not for you.

*I received an advanced copy from the publisher.

While there is a lot of good information about coping with different kinds of loss; I think the book was tainted by the author's editing due to her personal devastation in divorce. I have read her other books and felt in those that the information is good but they were too autobiographical. Maybe the books should be classified as autobiographies with a dose of self help instead of self help. Regardless it is always good to see the world from someone else's perspective to keep you accountable for your own opinions.

This is a right on time book with all that has been going on in the world. She speaks truth about her experiences that are very relatable. Definitely a book worth diving into!!!

This year has been a year of surprises and unexpected turns for all of us.

I have followed Rachel for a long time and this book was raw, honest, and exactly what I needed.

Her words resonate so much with me. She issues her wit and empathy to help us gain the perspective and strength we need to keep pushing through in this year of loss and unexpected events.

Rachel could have kept her grief to herself, however, her kind loving giving spirit inspired her to help us process and get tangible encouragement during this season of life.

Get it!!! We all need a friend holding our hands while we hold hers through this period of life. #goconfidently

I have read all of Rachel's books and what I love most is the realness she brings to her readers. I felt like I could truly relate to where she is in her life. It was such a great read and I highly recommend anyone dealing with change or facing adversity to read her book as it gave me many ah ha moments and moments of gratitude to my self and personal situation. This is another best seller and one that is a must read!

If you have made it this far into 2020 you need to read this book! We all know 2020 hasn't been an easy year. For Rachel Hollis a divorce is the last thing she expected to happen. She helps readers break out of their darkest of days. I highly recommend reading her first two books, but it isn't necessary to understand this book. This book helps you get back on track even during the darkest of times.

This book is an excellent tool for anyone who is walking through something that they do not feel well prepared for (aka all of us...) It tackles the topic of grief, but from the standpoint of grief being anything we are saying goodbye to and not necessarily a person -- could be a job, a lifestyle, a home, a friendship. I appreciate that while there are tangible tips for processing in each chapter, there is also a voice you can relate to. It reminds you that your feelings, whatever they may be, are valid. It reminds you that as much as this can really stink and you wish it wasn't happening, it is, but you will make it through. Rachel may not be for everyone, but as a 30 something who has lost a parent, a best friend, a career, and the security of a place to feel at home, she speaks to me. I would recommend this to anyone who is going through that hard time and just isn't sure where to begin -- or anyone who just needs some encouragement as they continue to process hard times. Thank you, Rachel, for yet again being a voice of raw, honest, encouragement.

This book very powerfully wrote out Rachel’s journey with quarantine. Though I am just 28, I felt many of the same emotions as the author but her perspective and ways of describing it were totally different than me. I loved reading about shared pain and getting refreshing advice from someone working through it. Since being in quarantine, this book made me recognize the power I’ve held in being transparent and authentic throughout the process. Sometimes we don’t want to admit that things are hard or we don’t have the answers. This book will make you laugh, cry, but most importantly it will challenge you to think of your future and how you treat others. I loved when Rachel described that sometimes in order to be our own hero, we may have to be the villain in someone else’s story. This book reinforces that knowledge is the only thing standing in the way of our dreams. That we can use google to find answers and apply those findings to our personal and professional domains. I want to acknowledge the author for sharing brutal truths and having such an amazing team that she was able to flip this book so quickly. The project and Rachel Hollis are an inspiration. I hope to publish two books of my own this year. Rachel has a five to thrive for making the most of everyday and this book empowers time to take these next 90 days seriously. When I consistently follow her practice my life has more meaning. Especially her gratitude practice. In this book you will learn about my favorite topics listed above and gain other practical tools to enhance your life. Same you, new mood! Read this book you won’t regret it. Let’s go ❤️ I was able to gain early access to this book thanks to the publisher of this book.

We did, in fact, see it coming

Rachel Hollis is back with a new(ish), unapologetic message of self-love and motivation. In this era of Covid/lockdown/pandemic, her words ring a little hollow sometimes, and the fact that her message was that of an exceptional relationship which led to a recent divorce also rings a bit falsely. diehard fans will enjoy this book as they do all her other material.

I received an ARC for an honest review

Rachel Hollis packs raw honesty and heart into her new book. “ I didn’t see that coming”. The book is broken down into digestible chapters. The end of each chapter she explains what worked for her. I appreciate her candor about her life and how she deals with stress especially during the 2020 pandemic. I find her approach to grief and depression while not new exactly is what I need during this time in my life of personal growth.
“ When we go through something difficult or encounter a big life change it takes courage to move forward in any way. Meaning, in order to move forward you must decide that there is something greater at stake than the way you’re feeling or your fear if feeling pain again.”-Rachel Hollis

I thought this book is an excellent read for anyone going though a hard season. I love how Rachel is so bold and blunt and gets to the point. She doesn’t sugar coat it- she tells it like it is. She is very real and raw about her own struggles. Great book.