She has been pushed around, pushed down, and pushed out, but she is still fighting every day.

The cover is simple and yet eye-catching. Even though the cover brought me in, the topic made me want to read it. While reading “In Charge”, ‘I can relate to that’ was a recurring thought. 


Life is not easy. Our society is about the hustle and constantly having to go go go. Burnout is common now. People are tired. They want to find ways to get out of that state. If not, then at least manage it. 


I would describe “In Charge” as part memoir, part self-help. I’m not sure exactly if that’s what it is, but that’s my takeaway. Dr. Arin N. Reeves talks about her own experiences and includes her client’s experiences. There are bits of advice too. With self-improvement books, reading alone is pointless. You must practice the activities/exercises as you read or after reading about it. I believe “In Charge” is a book I will want to reread and use the practices whenever I need it. 


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.5)


Thank you, NetGalley and Dr. Arin N. Reeves, for a copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

I loved all of the exercises in this, it gives more practical and applicable advising than any other book I've read. The stories she shares about her clients really made the most impact on me. Even though I cannot relate to many of their struggles, I still thoroughly appreciated the lessons learned.

This was a very refreshing take on a self empowerment book for women. Based on solid research and personal case studies from her coaching clients, Dr. Reeves provides new information to women seeking to take charge of their lives. At first I thought this might be geared toward women leaders but quickly found that this is applicable to all women.
This is about women’s personal journey toward taking charge of their own lives. The book has self reflection exercises to help women reflect on the areas in their life they wish to change- what THEY really wish to change not what society wants us to change to fit in the mold of “woman, mother, etc.”
I thought the quotes in each chapter were relatable and thought provoking. I found her ideas fresh and worthy of anyones time and energy. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review.