Life Unstuck by Pat Layton is an empowering guide that encourages women to break free from the feeling of being "stuck" and reclaim their lives with passion and purpose. Through the use of biblical wisdom, Layton helps readers address the areas in their lives where they feel most stagnant—whether it's relationships, career, or personal growth—and provides a roadmap for healing and transformation.

Layton's "Unstuck Manifesto" offers practical steps for moving forward, making peace with past wounds, finding clarity in the present, and embracing the possibilities of the future. The book’s strengths lie in its motivational tone and its focus on spiritual growth, encouraging women to rediscover their sense of joy and purpose.

However, while the book provides valuable insights, some readers may find that it touches on common themes found in other self-help and faith-based books. Still, Life Unstuck is an inspiring read for anyone looking to make positive changes and find a sense of fulfillment in their journey.

“Everybody Rise” is a cautionary tale about the perils of a young well-to-do girl who tries to fit into the world of the truly wealthy in the years just before the 2008 financial crash in Manhattan. Evelyn Beegan is living in Manhattan and working for a new internet social networking company. She attended an elite private high school, where she didn't really fit in with everyone, although she made a couple of good friends, Charlotte and Preston. She wants to desperately belong to the "it" crowd, although she's not as rich as her friends and the people whose circles they attend. Evelyn often feels like she's not good enough, as obviously, she's not as rich as her friends. Keeping up is not easy, although she gives it a good shot.

Everybody Rise is one of those books that sounded interesting but unfortunately ended up just not really being for me. I couldn't find myself really attaching to any of the characters. Overall, wasn't for me as I never really got engaged in the story or characters.

Unfortunately, I didn’t engage with the characters and found the plotline too simple. I don’t post negative reviews, so have declined comment.

It seldom I don't finish a book, but I really couldn't justify my time reading about such uninteresting self absorbed people. Not a book for me.

Not my cup of tea. I thought the main character was pretty insufferable, and didn’t really progress through the story. I did like the setting though.

I was not really a fan of this book. I really liked th cover design but the story just did not grab me.