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Missyjohnson1
Need to think about the roles that I play and who I need to unbecome. I have thought in the past why it is that the world says that we should be happy all of the time. Why do we always feel it necessary to smile for photographs. What would others see if we didn’t? What would they determine about us? Why do we care? I really liked her explanation to her girls about sexy, pretty and beautiful. I want to remember those definitions in case I ever need them.
Joy
Feb 14, 2017 rated it liked it
Here is an excellent book about being a woman. Here is also a book about being a person. And here is a book about dealing with crisis. So at this point, it could resonate with anyone. Super easy reading written in a reflective, stream-of-consciousness style. Blogger style, I guess you could call it.

The story contains a lot of good suggestions on how to regain balance in the face of crisis. It examines the concept of love in depth, love of self and love of others. It didn't change my life, but it
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Jenny
Apr 25, 2018 rated it it was ok
Shelves: nonfiction
The first half was almost unbearable, but parts of the second half resonated with me. She’s not a great writer, but she’s obviously trying hard to be honest with herself and her readers, and I appreciate that in a memoirist.
Lori
Jun 11, 2019 rated it really liked it
SandyC
Sep 14, 2016 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: 2016-read
Beth
Apr 18, 2019 rated it really liked it
Sharon
Oct 10, 2016 marked it as to-read
Ann
Oct 16, 2016 marked it as to-read
Ksmom
Oct 24, 2016 marked it as to-read
Tanya
Nov 23, 2016 marked it as to-read
Juliana Philippa
Nov 27, 2016 marked it as to-read
Natalie
Dec 06, 2016 rated it it was amazing
Keeley
Feb 20, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Amanda
Jul 31, 2017 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Diane
Sep 20, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Stacey Matson
May 07, 2020 marked it as to-read
Amber
Jan 08, 2021 marked it as to-read
Deborah
Apr 16, 2021 marked it as to-read
Jodie
Jun 27, 2021 rated it really liked it
Deborah
Sep 28, 2023 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Curlysue
Nov 10, 2023 marked it as to-read
Shelves: non-fiction, memoir
Viviana Martinez
Apr 16, 2024 marked it as to-read
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