The title of this book really conveys the content of the book. I'd love reading nonfiction with a touch of story inside it, but this book with guides is easy to read as well. This is perfect for me (or you) who have a chance or in need to "reinvent" myself in order to be better in my career

This book was quite dense. It's a good place to start, but if you are already familiar with psychology, some parts may bring nothing new and you may feel like attending a uni class.

It is really nicely organized and has many exercises for you, so it can be really helpful. The author actually says that you can read it in a linear fashion or just read the chapters that appeal to you.

I would have liked it to be a bit lighter, but reading more about the science behind can be really useful when it comes to understanding yourself.

Thanks must first go to Netgalley, the publisher and Susan Kahn for the ARC of Reinvent Yourself. An easy and compelling read, well written and researched. Useful tips to implement into everyday life

Reinvent Yourself is very heavy on summarizing traditional psychology studies and I felt a little lighter on the practical advice and actionable items. It was more dense to get through than expected given the title and cover. I thought it was more of a pop science, self help vibe but instead it felt a little more like I was back in my undergrad psych courses. I think if you are new to psychology, it would be a good intro to the studies and findings but since I had heard almost all of it before, it didnt provide the new insights I was looking for.

Somewhere between a science text and a pop life coaching book comes this work Reinvent Yourself. Many terms are explained and the structure of the brain looked at, whether past knowledge or updated. The title could apply to staying in the same job, with new skills, but the content appears to be more about moving job or going freelance. The author lectures in England.

We're told people get settled and stuck in their work role, and may not want to learn and take promotion. I think the author puts far too little emphasis - almost none - on wanting desperately to upskill and raise status, but not being able to, due to financial constraints, family issues, or industry issues. She brushes it aside to get on with telling us about leadership methods and scheduling tasks. I do know someone who changed job by retraining for a few years at a lower wage until qualified. A few years later, both the secure new job and previous job vanished with a change of UK government policy. Many graduates find the only option is a basic office, hospitality or civil service job. There's also the Peter principle which is not mentioned, of people being promoted above their level of competence.

Continued.

An engaging and practical book you'll find yourself reaching for on numerous occasions, a valuable addition to your bookshelf.

Really enjoyed it! Didn't love the title but I think that might be me being in my late 30s not looking to reinvent myself but simply just keep learning and evolving which the book helps with. It's simple, concise and accessible and I love that the advice is backed by actual studies and references are included - one to recommend to friends and family!

A very good book to read if you want to change all or parts of yourself and or your life. It gives great examples of case studies. The exercises are thought provoking. It is very well written.

This book really goes in hard! It asks you to really dig deep and discover things about yourself - at times it was a bit much!!
It was an OK read, and definitely makes you think. But I would have liked a little bit more humour to break up the intense-ness.

I really enjoyed this book. It really makes you think what do you want from life. It has given me some good ideas

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This book offers a comprehensive approach to personal transformation and self discovery. The book is well structured, providing readers with practical advice and exercises to navigate through various aspects of their lives.
One of the strengths of the book is its emphasis on self reflection and goal setting. The author encourages readers to assess their strengths and weaknesses, set achievable goals and work towards self improvement.
However there is nothing that new and many of the ideas have been explored by other researchers, these are referenced throughout the book if you are familiar and follow these researchers work this book is reiterating what you may be aware of.

An interesting and helpful book on reinvention in the workplace and beyond. The layout of this book, in short engaging chapters, means that it's very readable and easy to dip in and out of.

I felt that there was little original content to this book. It is well-written and may be more helpful to a reader who is less familiar with the self-help genre.

I found this both interesting and useful as a self-help. Some great practical steps and exercises for improvement. We all need a reset now and then and this book is a well written, well researched piece of work that everyone can benefit from. One to keep handy to reference when needed.

A really inspiring read for when you feel stuck in a rut. A great mix of exercises, anecdotes, and studies that keep you engaged and help you to engage in the process. Ideal if you feel like you need a bit of a professional reboot but not sure where to start

Good self help style read. This book is well written and includes stories, studies, and practical steps for improvement. This book was well written and researched. Subject was extensively covered, but written in layman’s terms. The lifestyle exercises were pretty typical of what you find in most self exploration books. However, they are good suggestions and potentially effective when implemented. This is helpful especially for those seeking a reset or feeling lost.

Interesting and informative. Some very good ideas here.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book! Bitesize psychology at its best, with some really applicable life tips which I will definitely be using going forward. Thank you!

A handy, interesting book that you’ll want to keep on your shelf & keep coming back to.

This book is thoroughly well researched with the author’s points backed up by numerous psychological studies. Despite this, the book is still accessible to those without a science background. There are some good exercises in here that you’ll want to revisit. I think it will be really helpful.

Overall, there were some gems in this book but was quite hard to extract them as other parts were really detailed to make one point.

The stories of people who have reinvented themselves were really interesting and the highlight for me.

The exercises were a mixed bag - but certainly gave me food for thought.

The most insightful chapter was the one about being stuck. I will definitely apply some of these insights to my professional life.

If the reader is at a crossroads I think they could get something from the book but by dipping in rather than reading in a row.

Honest review provided for a Net Gallery copy of the book.