Why I Hate Green Beans was my introduction to Lincee Ray. By the end of the book, I felt as if we had been girlfriends for years! She has a hilarious way of telling stories, but doesn’t let humor stop her from getting to the heart of family and relational moments. I loved it!

There are a lot of things any woman can relate too, but at time she was too self-deprecating. I didn't relate to every essay, but it was mostly a nice read.

Lincee Ray has a wonderful way of juxtaposing vulnerability with positivity and empowerment. She's honest and real while being uplifting and funny. Loved reading this story and hoping that there are more books to come from Ray!

This was a great read! Funny, relatable, and down to earth! I enjoyed Lincee’s humor and her courage to share these stories with the world. I felt the heartache when she shared about her marriage. I laughed until I almost cried when she shared about her various job history and her history of eating green beans.

I love that she shared how God’s love and faith and how perseverance has kept her going thru life. She has a great gift of humorous storytelling. Easy to read-loved it!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

This was one of the most honest, inspiring, and funny books I have read it a while. Sometimes you just need to step away from it all and live life in someone else’s shoes to really be able to love and accept who you are. We are not all perfect, and do not live “Social Media Perfect” lives but we all have something and someone to be thankful for and this book helps you see that. I truly wish Lincee was my friend that way I could call her up and she can tell me how it really is in her signature fashion! Told with wit, grit and humor, Why I Hate Green Beans is a pure gem.

She's funny. It always surprises me when I come across a blogger who writes a book, and I hadn't heard of her before I came across the book. If you watch The Bachelor, doing weekly write-ups on this show is how Lincee got her start. She offers a lot more than that though. I appreciated the way she laughs about the twists her life takes, right in the midst of learning about herself and passing lessons along to her readers.

Why I Hate Green Beans: And Other Confessions about Relationships, Reality TV, and How We See Ourselves is a hilarious and fun book. I laughed out loud throughout. It is not too long and took me no time to read it. I give 4 stars.

Everyone I know likes green beans. Just not me. And obviously, not Lincee Ray.
Why I Hate Green Beans is a fun compilation of many experiences in Lincee’s adult life, shared in a down-to-earth, refreshing style.

Having laughed my way through much of the book, I had just told my husband that this book was not very much about God. Wow, was I wrong!! Lincee was just arriving at her crisis point. All of the sudden, I was crying and aching with Lincee, hoping she would find God to be sufficient. (She does.)

This book was very timely for me. It can be helpful for anyone struggling with how to handle hard times. As Lincee says,
“In the middle of a time when I had no idea what I was going to do, I decided to focus on what I did know. God is good... Trials will come...He’s got this...”

I highly recommend this book. I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and NetGalley and was in no way required to leave a positive review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

Why I Hate Green Beans by Lincee Ray is a collection of observations on life. Lincee Ray is honest, insightful and witty. The reader laughs and cries as we experience life with her. Lincee Ray recognises we need to "embrace the days when we aren't feeling our best selves." We need to seize the day.
The media puts pressure on women to look 'perfect.' Their idea of perfect seems to be stick thin with no blemishes. Every women seems to be under media pressure but we are "so much more than a number on a scale." We need to be happy with the skin we are in and remember that we are created in the image of God. We are the daughters of the King.
Lincee Ray is honest in her observations. We feel her pain, as at her lowest she feels unlovable. However it is here where she meets Jesus who lifts her up. "At the crossroads of my life, I looked to His cross... a nail-scarred hand held me... I see you and I will never leave you." Jesus knew what it was like to feel abandoned. I found this a very poignant moment as I realised the utter loneliness of Jesus as He hung on that cross. Yet He promises us that we will never feel that isolation as He will always be with us.
Why I Hate Green Beans is full of Godly wisdom. It is in Him that we find affirmation and unending love. People will let us down. Jesus never will.
This book is refreshingly honest. We recognise ourselves in some of the situations. At other times we just laugh along with Lincee Ray as her book is highly humorous.
An amusing and honest look at life and what is really important.
I received this book for free from Net Galley. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.

Throughout her book, Lincee Ray highlights key points in her life that shaped who she is today. She is candid, she is hilarious, and best of all - she is real. Lincee Ray is your everyday girl: insecure, emotional, and vulnerable. We all have a bit of Lincee inside each of us and that's what makes her book so genuine. She is not afraid to tell you her most embarrassing stories. She wants you to know you're not the only one who has them. And that it's okay to not be perfect! If you grew up in the '80s and '90s, you will definitely enjoy all the throwbacks she talks about such as, Sea Breeze, NSync, and Hot Stix!

But Lincee's life is not all happy-go-lucky and perfect. She has been through her share of ups and downs. Some were painful and others just plain devastating. But, through it all there was one constant in her life: Jesus. Through Him she reflects all her trials, and through Him she realized she was never alone. Lincee's life threw her some hard lemons, and just because you try to live a good, moral life doesn't mean you won't have your share of troubles and tragedies. From online dating to speed dating, Lincee is still trying to find her way in life. But, through it all she understands something very definitive and true. She writes, "But God knows me. He knows my struggles. He knows my desires. He labels me His 'child' and will do great things through me if I let Him. Acknowledging that He is good and His timing is perfect" (pg. 152).

An inspiring and heartfelt read from start to finish.

I am not even sure where to start on my review other than I LOVED this book.  It made me laugh, but there were also some parts that were poignant, such as, when Lincee wrote about her marriage and its failure.  I was truly amazed to read her story and enjoyed every minute...I did not want the book to end.

I have followed I Hate Green Beans for a few years after being turned on to it by a friend.  I thought the title of her blog was hysterical because I love green beans!  I don't remember if I knew why she didn't like that green vegetable, but I learned why in her book - an evil diet.  Then as I was reading her profile (way back when), I learned that we attended the same high school.  Not at the same time mind you!  But I felt a kinship when she spoke about her time in high school and what she experienced being on the Belles (drill team).  While I was a band geek, I also participated in the Flag Corps, so I could commiserate about those weigh ins!  While I might not be able to relate to everything she wrote about, I could feel her emotions - from angst to frustration to happiness - in each story she told.  She made me feel like I was sitting right next to her in each event in her life.

Lincee even puts her faith out there for all to see.  Her Christian beliefs helped guide her through the tougher times in life and kept her grounded despite any situation.  And trust me when I say there are lots of situations that would test any of us.  She shares various bible verses that helped her in situations when she needed support.  I appreciated her humility in admitting when she needed that extra assistance to get through.

For Lincee to put her life out there for anyone and everyone to read, it shows a courage that many do not possess.  Her honesty, quick wit, and fluid writing will entertain readers and if they enjoy it as much as I did, they will not want to put the book down.  Not all may be able to relate, but I am willing to bet that there is at least one story or situation that will seem familiar - even if it is the insecurity that many of us feel as a woman.

We give this 5 paws up!  We'd give more but our scale is only 5.

Here’s my confession: When I first received the advanced copy of this book, I wondered if I was going to be able to find any common ground as I read.. I grew up in the 60’s; I’ve never watched an episode of The Bachelor, and I love green beans.

Was I wrong! Although we may be generations apart, Lincee still finds the common ground we have as women’s any age: insecurity about our appearance, relationships, friends, and the need we have for Jesus in our lives. I found myself laughing out loud at some of her funny stories, but also wiping away a tear or two as she told about heartache and struggles. As I finished the book, I found myself encouraged to be looking as to how I could be a better friend and share the love of Jesus.

Lincee, I’d love to be your friend. I’m still not a fan of reality TV and I’ll always love green beans, but your friendship would be a treasure. Keep writing and encouraging us.

Why I Hate Green Beans is one of those books that had me on an emotional roller coaster. One minute I was crying and the next minute laughing out loud as I nodded my head relating to the authors experience. Whether you are feeling inadequate, or even unlovable, you will find comfort in the authors extremely relatable stories and lessons she learned that helped her to embrace her imperfections and find her identity in Christ.

I LOVED IT! Of course, I also love Melanie Shankle, and this is very much in the same vein as her writing. You will find yourself sitting with a cup of espresso (not coffee; this chick is too high energy for it not to be espresso) lamenting her losses, sharing her rise up, and generally feeling like you've found a kindred spirit. And I challenge anyone not to come up with a slightly disturbing, yet hilariously funny, mental image of Snow White... If you're feeling a little blue, or maybe even have a friend who's going through some tough times, this is a book worth investing in.

Hilarious, and I don't even watch the Bachelor anymore! Great book.
Thanks to author, publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

I only recently heard about Lincee Ray. I can't remember where exactly but I know it was Melanie Shankle who mentioned her on something. I saw one of her podcasts that sounded interesting and downloaded it. I've been hooked since.
So when I was got a digital copy of this book yesterday morning I started reading it immediately. I thought I'd read a chapter or two and put it down for later.
Instead I ended up ignoring housework and reading and laughing all day. I started the book around 11am and was finished before 6pm. I mean my children forced a few breaks in there.
This is a laugh out loud book. To the point that my 16 yr old daughter came to check on me at one point. I then ended up reading a whole chapter out loud to her and we both laughed until there were tears in our eyes.
What's better then the laughter is seeing the way that God's hand is in every moment of Lincee's story. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A perfect gift for anyone in your life who loves to laugh, enjoys pop culture and might be wondering where God has been in their story. Cause I came out of this book thinking back on my own story and finding him everywhere.
I received a free digital copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

I loved this book! It is a great mix of hilarious and poignant stories from Lincee’s life that point to the fact that we are all unique. We are made in God’s image and that’s where our identity comes from….not from how others see us or what they expect of us. I think every woman can relate to Lincee’s struggles. We tend to be critical of ourselves and feel that we don’t measure up to the other amazing women around us, who we are sure have it all together. As Lincee shares her stories, it reminds us that we aren’t alone and that we should share our stories too. It may just help someone else who is struggling.
There were a few stories in this book that had me laughing so hard, I thought I was going to wake up my husband with the shaking bed. Weird, funny things happen to Lincee. Her writing is so picturesque and vivid. I could easily see what was happening.
Although this book is non-fiction, it has the pace of an exciting suspense. I couldn’t put it down. I look forward to reading more books and posts from Lincee in the future. I’d highly recommend this book.
Thank you to Revell for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. I was not required to leave a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Lincee is hilarious. I laughed out loud often while reading this book and felt like I was catching up with an old friend over dinner. My heart broke when she shared about the end of her marriage and her draw to Job and his hardship. I love her writing style, humor and can't wait to recommend this book to all my girlfriends.

Reading this book was like sitting down with my new best friend. She spins her life story out in a charming, but very real, sometimes very heart wrenching way. All the while, it reveals a funny, smart, creative woman of faith who wants to help others learn from her own life lessons. She puts a gem of faith, truth, and hope in just at the right moment. The writing flows like a one-sided conversation with the reader as the silent partner, nodding and saying, "Yes, uh huh, then what happened?" Or "What?! No way!" Each segment has a theme, arranged to add a new layer to the story. I wish I had a small child for her to babysit after reading the segment on "motherhood", just to see what creative things she would do!

This book is encouraging, inspirational, heart-wrenching at times, and laugh out loud funny in a lot of parts, especially if you were young in the '80's and '90's. It would make a good gift for any woman who is hurting or who feels alone in her struggles. She is like the Erma Bombeck or Barbara Johnson of this generation. I hope she never stops writing. Recommend!

While I haven't read Lincee Ray's blog in the past, it is now on my blogroll, and I look forward to her stories,laughs, and Bachelor recaps. This book is a collection of stories from her life - from first jobs and first loves, to difficult life transitions, to reality t.v. I enjoyed the light-hearted feelings in this book as well as the laughs that I provoked. I could relate to some of the corporate life (and international travel) experiences and good a kick out of reading what Lincee encountered on her journeys. I also appreciated Lincee's perspective on how life may not go according to the plans we had in mind at a younger age, but faith, family and friends are always there for us.