I wanted to like this book. I truly, madly, deeply wanted to love this book. However, the reality of trudging through lie after lie, I just didn't.

On some lies, I could almost relate, and others I wondered what planet is this woman from? While there is mention of God and some scripture from time to time, I missed the aspect of this book that would fall under Christian writing.

This book isn't a Christian testimony of how Faith helped her overcome life's challenges, we all have similar challenges---but perhaps not the bank account. This was more of a testimony of how Rachel Hollis perceives how she became successful by her own doing. I'm not sure if God was part of the equation.

I personally felt that this was not a self-help book, but more so a "pep talk" book that one might expect in a locker room. Sadly, I don't feel enlightened or inspired, perhaps, a little bullied.

I'm not a successful entrepreneur who has the ability to jet from here to there leaving my family behind on a regular basis. I'm not earning a six-figure income, and I'm not even semi-remotely a faux celebrity. I'm just a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, and a part-time librarian. Oddly enough, I'm content with that. But, most importantly, I don't feel that anyone or anything that I have in this life is simply my own doing. All that I have is a blessing from God.

I had originally thought this book would be great for my teenage daughter, but after reading it, I would never share this title with her. I'm all for empowering each other, but this book simply did leave me feeling empowered. Kudos to those that enjoy this book, it simply wasn't for me.

I believe that self-help books are personal. Some words or chapters might strike a cord with some people and others with other types of people. As such, my experience with this book might not be yours, but I’ll explain how I felt anyway:
The introduction was STUNNING. The author managed to raise my hopes, make me think and had me EXCITED for what came next. As she spoke about how the only thing standing in between you and everything you want in life is YOU, and spoke about how she was going to break down the lies we’ve been telling ourselves all our life, I genuinely thought that this book would be something that would make me feel and think.
I jumped into the first ‘Lie’ almost immediately after, and then put the book down to try and absorb it and then, the next day, picked it up again to dive into the next lie.
Now, at the end I sincerely feel that Girl, Wash Your Face was this rushed book, attempting to dissemble years’ worth of self-inflicted damage in just a few pages. While the opening chapter left me inspired, the rest of the book was exactly the opposite - rushed and uninspiring.

Two stars.
This book works to dismantle some of the lies that women believe about themselves in order to empower them to be strong, independent people. Hollis uses her own life experiences to illustrate her points, and while this is helpful in some ways, I did not appreciate how often she generalizes her experience and assumes that her life reflects the realities of others. The book seems to be unaware of the mechanisms of privilege, and ignores the complexities of systemic injustice.

This book wasn’t entirely for me. It was however, motivational and down to earth. I can see why a lot of people enjoyed it and recommend it. I’ve just found that motivational books may not be my genre.

I absolutely LOVED THIS BOOK! I can not wait to read more by this author. I went out and bought this book as a gift for Christmas for my family member and she loved it as well!I have never been a huge fan of self help but I was pleasantly surprised and will definitely pick up more by this author! I have

I got this book and went into reading it with an open mind and open Bible. I struggled to complete it, but I did. Hollis is a good writer; her words and thoughts really draw you in and make you want to stand up and shout “yes, this is where it’s at” and give a fist pump. But when you line her words up next to God’s word you see how lacking they are and how they stray from the truth. The problem is it’s not always a big stray, just a little zig here and a zag there in some instances. But when we add anything to or take anything away from God’s word, then it’s no longer His absolute truth. We can try to make God fit into our way of thinking but then He is no longer God.

I do not recommend this book to anyone. If you feel that you need to read it in order to discuss what is wrong with it with your friends/family, please do so with extreme caution.

Fun uplifting book that makes you feel like you spent time with a fun friend, I enjoyed the honesty and self confidence that she shared to and made me want to laugh out loud at some of the situations.

A common sense motivational book, I really enjoyed this, just a shame not was hampered by the copyright notices stamped through the text making it difficult to get in to!

This book was good. It was motivational (like I expected) and some of the subjects really hit home with me. However, the subjects on dealing with children and being a mom didn't apply to me. I felt like some of it was a little too "in your face" when she talked about how crazy successful her company was and when she was finally able to buy a $1,000 purse. But to each their own.... If I look past the few things I didn't care for, this book does have some good points. I highlighted quite a few passages to reference later when I may be struggling with my own issues.

This book was recommended to me by a dear, book loving friend. I am so thankful, because it couldn't have come at a more perfect time in my life. Rachel Hollis wrote such a beautiful book, that has helped me view things differently. I have purchased a physical copy for three family members and two friends, who all loved it as much as I did.

I'm very skeptical when a new self-help book gets a lot of attention on social media, especially when it's from Christian bloggers and publishers. I held out as long as I could but when I was given a free copy, I thought "why not?" Turns out I was right to be skeptical. This is nothing more than cliches and popular motivational quotes with a few scriptures thrown in here and there. I like the idea of the title, "Girl, wash your face...stop crying...don't believe the lies you've been told..." but there wasn't much substance to her advice. Meaning: she didn't say anything new that I haven't already heard before.

I was torn about this book because I don't think I am the target audience, but there is so much worthwhile advice that I have already started telling students (and family members) to go read it. The chapters on sex and the author's husband did not ring true and felt a bit forced. Chapters on writing and parenting and time management were the most successful.

Girl, everyone needs this book. I have been changed thanks to Rachel Hollis and this book. I cried, I smiled, and I moved myself to get started on the life I was dreaming of and deserved. This is beyond self help it is a personal movement and call to be the better you and that God knows we have flaws. Accept them and move to be better.

I was really excited to read this book on my Kindle. However, as soon as I downloaded the Kindle version and started it, it was apparent that it was complete unreadable. I understand that this is a pre-release galley, but the words "Do Not Duplicate Material" were one EVERY single page, and not just at the top or the bottom - randomly sprinkled in between words and sentences. The result? A complete jumble that was just too distracting to read. I'm a bit confused because I've read several other NetGalley books and never had this problem.

Rachel Hollis motivated me from the first page until the end then I went back to reread several areas again. Her openness about being a foster parent and eating disorders as well as spirituality spoke to the relevancy of this story. Loved the book and looking forward the next one

"SOMEONE ELSE'S OPINION OF ME IS NONE OF MY BUSINESS." 
Drop the mic because THAT quote right there, is worth buying the book! If you haven't bought this book, what are you waiting on?
I admit, I was hesitant to jump on the #gwyf bandwagon until a friend posted that quote. Nelson publishing along with Netgalley were kind enough to allow me a galley to read this book and after a couple of chapters, I HAD to run out and pick up a physical book plus, one for another friend.
Currently, my book looks like a textbook with highlighting and notes galore! That means it's a well-loved book!

This book has given me a ton of confidence and I'm beyond grateful that Rachel Hollis shared her art with us. There are many lessons and love in this text and I know that every woman can appreciate the words. Looking forward to Rachel's next book! If you haven't picked up Girl, Wash Your Face then you need to RUN to your nearest bookstore and grab a couple!
Keep reading and I wish you all a Merry and Blessed Christmas!!

I am not in the target market for this book.  I am 40 and have 2 boys in their mid and late teens. I would have LOVED, to read this book in my younger, young family years.  However, I still loved this book.  Rachel Hollis is relatable. It was as if this book is a conversation with your best friend, just talking and keeping the conversation real. There were many valid points in this books, but the key was to do what works for you. Be you. Be confident and DON'T take "no" for an answer when you are striving to reach your goals.

I can't wait to read her next book, Girl, Stop Apologizing, that is coming out in March 2019!

Thank you to netGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy.

This book just wasn't for me and I was unable to finish it. I can see how perhaps some people would connect with it. I felt like a lot of it is just common senses and it got redundant. I also felt like instead of being a strong woman, she often came across as a doormat (in relation to her husband and his past behaviors).

Rachel Hollis had a lot of nerve and a strong sense of self to publish a book like this and I'm so thrilled she did because I haven't read a book that I can relate so much like this one in a very long time.
I can't explain in many words how incredibly useful this book was to me.
The story that this lady told was just so compelling and it reached me in a way not many non-fiction books can. I was completely shocked at how much fun I got reading this and also how much value I got out of it.
I know my life doesn't look like hers in any way and I haven't found my forever partner in life but I do feel related to the small little messages she spread throughout the book.
A different outlook in life can help but pointing the little lies that sometimes nagged at us from the back of our minds, maybe not even in the same words, it's a good way to spread awareness and uplift people.
I'm glad I was able to read this book. Thanks to Netgalley for providing a digital copy.
After reading the whole thing I bought the audiobook version and I listen to some chapter each month when I need some reality check from my own way of doing things and living life.

I read a review that said Are you an upper-class, skinny, Christian, white, mother? Well I've found the self-help book for you!! I am not upper-class, skinny or a mom but I am a Christian and white and I was not offended as some of these people were I loved the book. Nice job Rachel!