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Book Review – Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

<— ABSOLUTELY FIVE HUGE LOVE STARS for this book. This was the perfect way to end off 2019 for me, coming into this new decade and I’m thrilled to kick off the new year (and decade) with a review for a book that I truly felt within the depths of my soul, that I connected to, on a fun, elemental and very human level.

I one-clicked it (and the audiobook while I was at it, since getting the two together was an even bigger sale price) when it went on sale few weeks ago, and I am so grateful for it, and even more so, for the reactions of fellow readers letting me know how amazing this book truly was. I knew I had to start it ASAP. read more

Rachel Hollis – Girl, Achievement Series

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Okay I did it again. 😉 I came up with my own “series name” for now, until an official one is announced, but how could I not put up  a post to such an amazing self-help, empowerment series? And I think this is perfect for EVERYONE (male and female alike).

Maria:  It is such an amazing book!!!!!!!
Dawn: I am currently listening to Girl, Wash your face and I am LOVING it!!

I’m listening to this one as we speak and it SPEAKS to me. Down to earth, introspective, and she uses so many of her own personal life examples (stuff that, at times, will absolutely make you cringe) to help us realize all that we ARE. And that we are not alone. I’m LOVING IT!! And guess what? A new one is up for preorder. 😀
P.S. Isn’t it weird how I can only READ fiction, but I always tend to prefer to “listen” to self-help audiobooks. In this case (and often the case for my self-help audiobooks) I like when Rachel talks to me. I love to listen to her, and I feel like we’re just hanging out. She’s already an amazing comfort and friend, even if I don’t know her in real life.
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Book Review – Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller

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Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love
Okay, so I’m going a little bit off my usual with this one. 😉 I’m feeling a little vulnerable and exposed by talking about my enthusiasm for this “self-help” book, but I couldn’t help myself. And, anyway, my whole goal with this blog is to tell you when I find something pretty awesome to read (whether it be romance or otherwise) and this is one of those.

I know a ton of us are either getting back into the dating world, are dating or are in a relationship (whether married or otherwise) where we could probably use some advice in understanding each other, and better yet… ourselves. And this one does just that! read more