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  1. Brooke white

    Had the same exact feelings about the subtle art. Couldn’t even finish it. I love nonfiction/memoirs. I think you are a badass is a much better than subtle art – it’s a great book. Also women food and god is another book I’ve been reading recently. Also Just Mercy and Half the Sky are two amazing books I think all men and women (esp those interested in social justice) should read. This probs isn’t that helpful lol

    1. Jessica

      OMG the worst. I like non-fiction and memoirs too. I’ll have to check out those others you mentioned. Thank you!

  2. Molly

    I did not read this months selection. I did judge this book by it cover and it didn’t seem like a good fit for me. Based on your review I’m glad I skipped it.

    I recently finished and recommend two memoirs, The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clementine Weil, and Call Me American by Abdi Nor Iftin. They are both about the lives of refugees who make it to America. I think they are both powerful stories and important to read.

    1. Jessica

      Thanks Molly I’ll have to check those out.

  3. suma

    Thank you so much for saving my time.. i had downloaded this book in my audible account but not yet started on it.. thanks a ton for saving my time..

  4. Kerry

    Made it through 2 chapters, closed it, and returned it back to the library. I really enjoyed Notorious RBG: Life & Time of Ruth Rader Ginsberg by Shana Knizhnik and You are a Badass by Jen Sincero.

    1. Jessica

      Yeah I really hate that I spent money on that book. Great rec I have been dying to read RBG. xx

  5. Jessie

    I’m in total agreement with your review – and that quotation you picked is a spot-on example! I really tried to get through Subtle Art, but finally realized if I’m repeatedly yelling at a book it’s probably not the healthiest use of my time! I found it just disagrees with/disrespects everything I am as a person. Not to mention, it feels completely out of touch with reality; the phrase “tone-deaf” comes to mind. We need more people who give a f*** in this world, not less! *steps off soapbox* ?

    On a more positive note, a book with an orange cover that had me laughing out loud (instead of swearing) the whole way through was Bossypants by Tina Fey. It’s not new, but I read it this summer and I’ve been sharing it with all my girlfriends. It’s just a feel-good, female-empowering, don’t-take-yourself-too-seriously type book and a super fun/light read! It’s her story of breaking into and moving up in a male-dominated industry; I happen to be an SNL nut, but you could totally enjoy it even if not. Anyway, my two cents!

    1. Jessica

      Haha exactly, I was on a plane reading it and I was so ragey by the end, haha. Oh that’s such a good rec I love Tina Fey, need to read that!

  6. Stacy

    I keep seeing that book, but didn’t really have any desire to read it (I can’t stand books with titles knocked off of other popular books… so lazy and attention-grabbing). So I’m happy to hear your honest review – I don’t feel bad for skipping it! I’m looking forward to this month’s wellness challenge though!

    1. Jessica

      Thanks Stacy, looking forward to reading something with a bit more substance.

  7. Sarah

    A-fucking-men sister! Hated this book aka collection of cliches.

    1. Jessica

      EXACTLY.

  8. Keeley

    Literally best review i’ve ever read. love your blog!

    1. Jessica

      Haha thank you.

  9. Christine

    I completely agree with the book review! I heard so much hype and good things about the book but was really disappointed in it. I feel like it may be good for a younger certain type of person but was just a waste of my time.

    1. Jessica

      Yeah seems to appeal to a younger demographic maybe. Not a fan, at all.

  10. Jessica

    So glad to read your honest review!! I was not interested in reading it and this just confirmed my suspicions!

  11. Holly

    If anyone has followed you for any length of time, I wonder why they would recommend that book for you. I also wonder if those who recommended it actually read more than the title–seriously. There is a real problem with people just reading the titles of books and articles, sharing them, and never actually reading what’s inside. Makes me sad.

    1. Jessica

      Yeah I think it was probably people that don’t know me very well that recommended it. I’d almost feel better if it was people that just heard of it but didn’t actually read it.

  12. Jada

    I read that book too! Honestly, while I was reading it, I didn’t think too much about his silly comments about women or unoriginal thoughts (which I now realize a mistake). I was too focused on trying to get out of the book what everyone was raving about! I really loved reading your review, and I absolutely agree with everything that you said.

    Can’t wait to see your next book pick!
    – Jada

    http://thegirlfromconnecticut.com/

  13. Sam

    So I use the Audible app and this book kept coming up as a suggestion, I’m not sure why but I was hesitant to buy it and only added it to my wishlist. So glad I didn’t buy it!

    On another note, I did discover an awesome book called What If?: Serious Scientific Answers by Randall Munroe (Narrated by Wil Wheaton on the audible app).

  14. Christina

    I haven’t read this, but definitely won’t now – thanks for sharing your honest thoughts about this!

    This might not be the best for a book club, but something I re-read constantly is “Brave Enough” by Cheryl Strayed. It includes passages, quotes, etc. from her other works and is just an awesome collection of inspiration in the form of encouragement, tough love and lots of great quotes.

  15. Vanessa

    That book sounds absolutely vile! Why on earth are so many people (women especially) recommending it??

    I’m a massive bookworm – always have been – and I especially like reading nonfiction, historical fiction, mysteries, fantasy and classics. Sometimes I’ll go for some literary fiction but I find I have to be in the right kind of mood for it (lit fiction tends to be on the heavier side).

  16. Katie Gill

    I haven’t read this book, and didn’t ever feel the pull everyone was talking about, after reading your review I’m glad I didn’t! I also really loved the Your A Badass books, and think you would too!

  17. danie

    I’ve seen that book everywhere and was debating to take the time to read it. Thank you, for that review!

    I love self-help, mystery/suspense, and a good easy read fiction books.

  18. Charlene

    Thank you for saving me the time I would have spent reading this book, and for saving me from giving this bro-dude any of my cash.

  19. Emma

    Ugh! That sounds SO unappealing-I’m glad I hadn’t gotten around to it yet.
    There’s another book with a similar title, The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, by Sarah Knight, that I actually really liked. Perhaps being written by a woman it actually reflects on some of the challenges we face-I think it’s a good one for those of us who can get caught up in people-pleasing and worrying too much about what others think of us.
    In general, my favorite genres are dystopian, contemporary, and historical fiction, as well as anything about the history and culture of food. That last one is weirdly specific I know (ha) but it is so fascinating!

  20. Katie Wages

    Love this review. Was interested in reading this book. So glad I did not purchase!

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