Questions About Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies: And Other Rituals to Fix Your Life, from Someone Who's Been There

by Tara Schuster (Goodreads Author)

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Is there a particular reason why so many books are including "F*ck" in their titles?

ruta Because "F*ck" is a very versatile word. …moreBecause "F*ck" is a very versatile word. (less)

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I'm thinking about getting this book, but I'm not an English native speaker and I'm worried about the short forms and the Tweet-like writing style some readers have mentioned in their reviews. So here's my question. Is it worth the struggle?

Olivia P. It's a yes from me!…moreIt's a yes from me!(less)

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I noticed the author didn't thank her mother in the back of the book. I wish I had some closure on the status of their relationship?

Tee in SB Based on the damage her mother did to her, why should she be thanked? People with even marginally good parenting need to understand what it's like for…moreBased on the damage her mother did to her, why should she be thanked? People with even marginally good parenting need to understand what it's like for those having basically abusive parent(s). Even getting to the point of forgiving them is a challenge much less giving them any kind of gratitude. (less)

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Does anyone else find themselves going back into the book and re-reading parts after they reviewed? If so, where/how do you document on GR? This turned out to be a much better resource than I anticipated. It's not been a 'one and done'.

Mario Perales I do not recommend using this book as a 'go-to' source for emotional problems, it is best to refer to most books on Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy or …moreI do not recommend using this book as a 'go-to' source for emotional problems, it is best to refer to most books on Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy or Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, because most of the techniques narrated by the author are a layperson implemetation of these treatments.(less)

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