I thought this would be the perfect book to start the New Year with…it wasn’t quite as inspirational as I expected and hoped. Some of the quotes were good and really hit home but others seemed a little bit obvious and didn’t really make me think in the way that I wanted them too. Also, it was very geared towards romantic relationships which isn’t made explicitly clear anywhere on the cover/synopsis, and I had hoped it would be a bit more generic.

Overall, a nice quick, motivational read with the key messages of standing up for yourself, not taking any 💩 and being your own champion. Good messages but quite repetitive! It unfortunately did not change my life!

I really liked this, short punchy and things that make you raise your eyebrows in acknowledgement.

What a great book, thanks Netgalley & the publishers for giving me an ARC.

The self help book I didn't know I needed but am glad that I read.

This is a neat little book to dip into or consult daily. It is quite simple, there is a pithy quote or saying in large print and then a short explanation of how it might apply to modern life or the pursuit of romantic relationships. Sometimes there are 3 quotes before a short explanation. An example would be "The journey to self acceptance begins withletting go of who you think you should be." A lot of the sayings cover similar ground, mostly about starting a process of being true to yourself, not getting involved again with past loves, realising "he's just not that into you" and ultimately putting yourself first a lot more. Some food for thought.

As someone who is not familiar with Gilham's work, and who often detests self-help and motivational books, I enjoyed this book a lot. I did not find it challenging at all, as suggested in the blurb (there was something about this book being challenging as far I as remember, apologies if I'm wrong). On the contrary, I found most of the advice/lessons/points to be very relatable. This is, in a way, close to the books and notes that I have been writing and composing for my child and audiences. I am glad Gilham has done it before me. And done it well.
I wish it were more detailed.