Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be
Author:Â Rachel Hollis
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (February 6, 2018)
Genre: Self-Help
- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Kindle: 240 pages
Description
Do you ever suspect that everyone else has life figured out and you don’t have a clue? If so, Rachel Hollis has something to tell you: that’s a lie.
As the founder of the lifestyle website TheChicSite.com and CEO of her own media company, Rachel Hollis developed an immense online community by sharing tips for better living while fearlessly revealing the messiness of her own life. Now, in this challenging and inspiring new book, Rachel exposes the twenty lies and misconceptions that too often hold us back from living joyfully and productively, lies we’ve told ourselves so often we don’t even hear them anymore.
With painful honesty and fearless humor, Rachel unpacks and examines the falsehoods that once left her feeling overwhelmed and unworthy, and reveals the specific practical strategies that helped her move past them. In the process, she encourages, entertains, and even kicks a little butt, all to convince you to do whatever it takes to get real and become the joyous, confident woman you were meant to be.
With unflinching faith and rock-hard tenacity, Girl, Wash Your Face shows you how to live with passion and hustle–and how to give yourself grace without giving up.
My Thoughts:Â
I’ve slowly learned that all house chores are more fun when I’m listening to a book. In this case, I grabbed my fun, red headphones and headed out to plant some flowers and weed. I had to hurry, of course. I live in the midwest and the forecast has been one of rain, more rain, and a lot more rain. I’m not really complaining. If I ever thought to, I need to flip on the news and see those who are devastated by flooding.
Anyway, back to my review. I started listening to Girl, Wash Your Face and pretty much liked it from the getgo. It was read by the author, Rachel Hollis, so it felt even more authentic. Though most of her thoughts are things we all know, to hear her relate personal thoughts and experiences helped make the book one I wanted to continue listening to.
So hey, a perfect time to clean the house while I continue listening. No guilt about sitting and reading a book. After all, I was working! (Trust me, it’s not always this easy to get me to clean!)
Hollis shares what has to be difficult thoughts about the loss of her brother through suicide, trying to adopt, growing up, dealing with judgmental thoughts, and much much more.
It is the encouragement, or as some would say “kick in the pants” that many of us need. But the message is so loving and kind and not judgemental. I can’t see how anyone would find much to complain about regarding this book.
Thumbs up from me . . . no, two thumbs up.
What Concerned Me:Â Â
Absolutely nothing concerned me, personally. If you are one to be offended or somewhat put off that God is occasionally mentioned or church, then the book probably isn’t for you.
What I Loved Best:Â
The book’s topics are so varied that it’s bound to touch most readers. And I love that she is not too proud to reveal her inner self to all of us in hopes it will help in some small way.
About the Author
I’m Rachel Hollis, a proud working mama with four kids and an ultra hunky husband. I worship coffee like a deity, I read books like my life depends on it and think vodka with La Croix is one of the greatest inventions of the last decade.
When it comes to women, there always seems to be a question about how we can balance everything. Girl, I don’t even try!
I’ve got four kids (one of which is the gorgeous queen I’m holding ) and whether I’m at home with them or at Chic HQ with the team, life is never calm and balanced. Instead, I embrace my chaos and seek only to feel centered amongst the flurry. The babies and housework and spreadsheets and meetings and 5th birthday parties to plan, along with a million other things that might overwhelm me? They are just a list of my many, many blessings.
Why Rachel Wrote Girl, Wash Your Face
