Fast read but a real thinker
Thank you Bookish First, author Michal Oshman and her publishing company for providing a copy of What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid ARC for my review. I finished reading this book very quickly because it was easy to read, had good suggestions/anecdotes with stories, and was structured very well. I also tried to get through it faster so I could write a review on it. However, if you are reading it for actual advice and following the guides to self-discovery then this book will take much longer to get through.
If you're looking for a clear solution to your insecurities, worries, or stress: this isn't it. There isn't a clear answer to any of the problems, and Michal is still figuring out some of it herself, but that makes complete sense! Everyone's life is different so the solution is obviously going to be different too. You really need to put in the time and effort to self-reflect, learn about your needs, acknowledge your weaknesses, and most importantly take action to change and improve. Obviously, it's easier said than done. The book itself is super short and Michal says it worked for her, but the entire process took her whole life and you can't expect to transform completely after reading the book. I like how she has guides with really probing and thoughtful questions that make you think. And she said these answers can change as you age, which is too true! If you take the time to complete the guides I think you can learn so much more about yourself.
I told my sister about this book and read little excerpts of passages that reminded me of her, and she felt like it hit her right on the nose. She is looking forward to reading this book and seeing if she will improve. Also now that I'm done with the review, I will go back and fill out those guides as well. Thanks for a great read!
If you're looking for a clear solution to your insecurities, worries, or stress: this isn't it. There isn't a clear answer to any of the problems, and Michal is still figuring out some of it herself, but that makes complete sense! Everyone's life is different so the solution is obviously going to be different too. You really need to put in the time and effort to self-reflect, learn about your needs, acknowledge your weaknesses, and most importantly take action to change and improve. Obviously, it's easier said than done. The book itself is super short and Michal says it worked for her, but the entire process took her whole life and you can't expect to transform completely after reading the book. I like how she has guides with really probing and thoughtful questions that make you think. And she said these answers can change as you age, which is too true! If you take the time to complete the guides I think you can learn so much more about yourself.
I told my sister about this book and read little excerpts of passages that reminded me of her, and she felt like it hit her right on the nose. She is looking forward to reading this book and seeing if she will improve. Also now that I'm done with the review, I will go back and fill out those guides as well. Thanks for a great read!