Book Review Challenge- Day 05

The current prompt on Day 05 for #BookReviewBlogChallenge is Rebel.

And of course, nothing says Rebel, Go against the Tide like this particular cover. Just look at it!

Justification for Prompt:

I feel an explanation is unnecessary after that book cover but I’ll still try to convey what I mean.

Look at the line at the top of the cover. In relatively small print are the words- ‘A guide to breaking the rules…’ Guess what rebels do? Making sense?
What other cover uses strikes out words? Ok, this one does in a slightly different way! But, it fits the Rebel- go the other way tag and thus, prompt so perfectly!

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Conformity, conventional wisdom and ‘You Can’t Have It All’ and other myths are busted in this book.

Review:

‘Darling, You can’t Do Both…‘ by Kestin and Vonk is a book I actually read a while back but like I try to validate above, I feel is totally apt for the challenge theme set on Day05.

My review is 5/5

It is chock full of ideas that you can and should apply. I mean what other book blatantly says ‘Start high and come down if necessary’ as a technique in negotiation. After all, women are usually asked to seek contentment and gratitude not shoot for the stars! Not these authors.

And if this sounds crazily ambitious, don’t worry! The book addresses problems (Hint: Yes-icide) and strategies to soar . (Like Risk Reframe)

Narrative:

It is long, but it is engaging. I found the writing style quite conversational. I won’t say one-on-one personal, but definitely seminar or group setting style conversational. It is fair to point out that the book has two authors, so this would be expected.

Note:

Now I will admit, the book is meant primarily as a guide for women but people of color and minorities are sure to find it useful as well.

Actual Review:

As stated at the beginning of this post, the original review can be found here.

Please note that this post is a response to the book review contest found here.