*** 4 Stars***
Published: February 2018

I had never heard of Rachel Hollis until I had seen a lot of people recommending this latest book from her "Girl, Wash your Face." Oops, I know where have I been, because now I'm so sad I didn't find her sooner. What an honest and just great woman she comes across as. This is an inspirational read for women and at times it did sound a little preachy and overly optimistic but that's the point! A lot of this book is setting goals, how to stick to them, and accomplish those set goals.
I don't have children yet so I couldn't completely relate to some of the subject matter on parenting however, I still enjoyed it. It was excellent knowledge and anticipation of what I may experience when hopefully that time comes.

Special thanks to NetGalley for allowing me a copy in exchange for an honest review.

My first and best non - fivtion read so far.
It doesn't just motivates us . But rachel telling the paths she has beem through and accepting her mistakes makes the book more awesome.
Recommended to each and every women.

I am not as religious as she is but I can respect her beliefs. Sometimes it was too much and I didn't appreciate it being thrust in my face. My biggest hang up was that as much as this book was raved about I kinda expected more than what there was in this book. I just feel if it's going to be marketed as a self-help book there should be more "help" than a simple "You can do it!".

So many friends and bloggers I follow raved about this book, so I was eager to see what the fuss was about. It just didn't do it for me. It was not a difficult read, but it took me several weeks to finish because the author's lack of depth drove me nuts. I was just not feeling it.

3 1/2 stars. I’m ambivalent about rounding up or down. Kid stuff was a substantial portion which I can’t really relate to. I tried to find a universal message, but it wasn’t the same. I also felt like some stuff was redundant. Towards the end it felt like the book was therapeutic for the author. I appreciated the insights and realness, and positive outlook. The theme was similar to others I’ve read recently for PD. I was hoping this book would make a great gift, but too many things turned me off from wanting to share it, unless it was for the exact right person.

"This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review."

Ok, so this book that I am about to write a review on has been on Amazon's most read books list for about 34 weeks. That intrigued me and I decided to check it out. Now clearly this book is written for women and I had no business picking it up but it's popularity made me forget gender specificity and go for it anyways.
At it's fundamental level this book is a peer-to-peer advise from Rachel Hollis (if you don't know who she is like I didn't, I suggest you Wiki her) to women who are dealing with some unpleasant things that come with being a woman. Ms. Hollis uses examples and events from her own life to show how she dealt with such issues. Although, apart from may be two or three women specific issues, most of the advise can be equally be dispensed to men as well who are trying to better themselves. I personally feel the advise in this book is pretty gender neutral. So if you are looking for some motivation to start out your new year then this book might provide you some.

Overall, it's a quick read and in my opinion almost everybody can relate to the subject matter as it deals with issues such as habits, dealing with childhood trauma, motherhood issues, balancing work and home life, etc.

This book is life changing, as if someone finally gave me a manual on how to do this life! Rachel is so positive and uplifting yet she calls you out and helps you to see how you are responsible for your own happiness. There are hard truths in this book but she is open with her trials and her journey. I have read several chapters more than once, some apply to me more than others and I have given copies as gifts to a number of the ladies in my tribe! I cannot wait until her next book comes out! She is truly inspiring!

This is a great book. Once I started reading this book I didn’t want to put the book down until the end. I can’t wait to read then next book by this author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

A fun read, I took a risk on a unknown.. Based solely on my intense love of the book "Furiously Happy" it was enjoyable and some ideas stayed with me.

I can't recommend this book highly enough! Rachel writes in a loving, no holds barred manner to remind readers that life is meant to be lived, experienced with passion, not trudged through. She admits that she isn't perfect and makes no apology for it.
Each chapter is titled after a lie we tell ourself, her response to it and steps she took it is taking to overcome that lie/habit.
Rachel's enthusiasm is infectious, her wit is sharp and this book has more passages highlighted then any other book that I have read. This is a book that I can see myself re-read and, quite possibly, discovering new tidbits that may not have been as applicable to my life previously.
I received an Advance Review Copy of this book from the author's launch team and netgalley. All opinions are my own.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley.com and the publisher, Thomas Nelson, in exchange for my honest review. Thanks to both for the opportunity.

Mrs. Hollis has written a timely reminder that no one is perfect, least of all her. Social media swarms with "perfect" shots of people looking fabulous and doing wonderful things. As women, we can be hard on ourselves to match that level, as false as it is. No one can live up to a fantasy where nothing is real.

'Girl Wash Your Face' is filled with stories that will uplift the weary soul. Some are funny, some are sad; all are a reminder that only God is perfect and we can get through the day with His Grace.

I loved this book.

Hollis writes in a n honest, forthcoming manner, drawing the reader in and making you feel like you're sitting next to her on her living room sofa. She's a cheerleader, encouraging the reader... but also is tough as nails at times. Her real-life experiences open up dialogue that prompts the reader to realize how to capitalize on her own dreams. Would highly recommend this book to someone struggling to find their place!

Unable to review this book because the file for Kindle and Kindle app were atrocious- so bad that it was absolutely unreadable.

Amazing, life changing book! Love the honesty and raw emotion. It is the perfect empowering book for anymore but most especially women. I could not put it down once I started reading. By the end of the book Rachel Hollis is my friend. I want to sit and chat over coffee. She is a beam of resfreshing honesty, straightforward prose with a dash of humor thrown in. Cannor ecommend this book highly enough. It is a must read!

Rachel is sweet, honest, and direct. She gently pushes you to live the best self you can. She is like that special friend that kindly whispers, Girl wear your big girl panties. Buy it for yourself, buy it for your girlfriends

Girl, don’t even bother with this book....

I was so excited when I received an ARC of this book. I had been hearing amazing reviews and I loved all the quotes and videos Rachel Hollis was posting. Everything seemed so positive and inspirational. That was not the message I got from her book. Her book did have some inspirational quotes and positive messages, but the majority of the time it felt like Rachel only cared to discuss her glamorous life and job. As someone who has multiple chronic illnesses, I thought I would find comfort in that portion of her book. However, I found it to be too woe is me which is not my style. I had a difficult time forcing myself to read this book. Her book was very self centered with a sprinkle of humble bragging. I would suggest just reading the quotes that you see on your friends’ Facebook pages and move on. Don’t waste your time reading the entire book because it falls short. Two stars because some good quotes came from this book.

Overall, I enjoyed this audio book alot. It's always a good reminder that people are living real, messy, hard lives that aren't always accurately depicted on a blog or social media. Heartbreak happens to everyone...even Rachel Hollis. She is very down to earth and real which I appreciate but sometimes a little too bible-y for my taste. I liked the format set up with each chapter being a lie that we all tell ourselves and then she completely trashes the lie and its validity with examples from her own life. Hollis has another book set to publish on March 12, 2019 and I will definitely read/listen to it as well. Many thanks to Rachel Hollis, Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Love love love Rachel Hollis and everything she has to say! I’ve been listening to both her podcasts (her individual one and the one she co-hosts with her husband) and that’s how I heard about the book. The book is just as good, and I feel like I’m having a conversation with a good friend every time I read a new chapter. I’m looking forward to her new book!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ebook in exchange for an honest review.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I had not heard of Rachel Hollis before this book came out. When it did come out, I saw some friends had read it and it sounded like an inspirational read. Unfortunately, it did not resonate with me the same way. I found it to be overly preachy and cliched. I didn't find it inspirational and had to quit after she discussed how terrible her husband was to her when they were dating but then she married him anyway. That is not advice that I want to follow. Sorry - just not the book for me.

Two stars because I finished the book, I guess? But it was a struggle, because this book was one ridiculously obvious piece of advice after another. We’re talking “love yourself for who you are” and “set goals and work towards them” and “surround yourself with people who empower you.” At one point, I almost gave it another star, because Rachel seemed nice and likeable, even if her book screams “white girl problems.” But then, that star quickly went away when I read the whole chapter about how we should love people regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, etc. Who are these readers that she is targeting that need a whole self-help chapter to empower them to be inclusive? Is it the same set of readers who are “boss babes” at the MLM/pyramid scheme conventions she seems to frequent? At the end of the book, I don’t feel any more empowered; rather, I feel concerned at the sheer number of women who feel they need this book to inspire and motivate for change.