This book has a few useful tips but nothing noteworthy!

I’d classify it more as an entertaining read than an informative one.

It is also worth mentioning that as the book progresses, it does get a tad repetitive. In my opinion, it would’ve worked better as a short and to the point article on ‘how to say no in different situations’.

I would like to thank the Publishers, NetGalley, and the Author for sending me a copy of this book.

I have never read a book by Sarah Knight but I have heard a lot about her other books. The sarcastic tone is amusing but I can see where it might be offensive to some - but I guess you wouldn't pick the book up if you were offended with language just by looking at the title alone. There were some useful tips in this book, but it seemed redundant at times and I felt it dragged in some places. I could see myself in some of the situations in this book and knew what type of person I was before taking the quiz inside. Overall, I enjoyed the book and learned that I can stop feeling bad for saying no when we just don't want to!

2.5 🌟
Thanks to Netgalley for the free digital copy!

This book started out strong with good information on learning how to say no. In the end it became a little repetitive and could have easily been trimmed down. I really enjoyed The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving A F*ck so I had high hopes for this one but it just fell flat.

I couldn’t relate to many of the examples used or reasons to say no because I don’t live in a crazy expensive city and work for Corporate America. I wish the examples would have been a little more relevant to the majority of people who will be reading this.

I may not agree with what Sarah wrote, but I still enjoyed the opportunity to read her newest work!

Who knew we needed an instruction book for how to say "no"--literally, *how to say 'no'*? After reading "F*uck No!," I think we do! Knight writes this guide in her light, laugh-out-loud style, presenting outright practical advice for figuring out why you feel you can't say "no" in any given situation (from personal to business) and crafting your "no" to the very word. I think a lot of people will see themselves in this book and feel some validation in their yes-man angst. (I did.) I also think Knight's wisdom and logic will create a cascade of nos (no's?) in 2020. Be careful what you ask me to do...

An easy read and a good gift book for friends who always say yes and who don't mind judicious use of f-bombs in their literature.

This book is really just a short book on telling you to say no. There were a few helpful tips but all in all it wasn’t what I expected.

This book served as a good reminder that it is ok to put yourself first and to say “no.” The charts and scenarios are very useful. This book is a good companion to the author’s other books

Alas, I barely have time to read and review all the other books on my shelf.

See what I did there? I'm a quick learner.

This book was received as an ARC Little, Brown and Company - Voracious in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

I absolutely love Sarah Knight's series and while using language that is common for the everyday people even if it's not deemed appropriate. All in all the book talks about the power of the word No. No Sarah claims is appropriate to say when you are in a situation that is uncomfortable or hard to process. This is the book for the person that feels pressure from their family and people around them and Sarah reaffirms that you have the right to only do what is best for you regardless of what anyone thinks. I know this was a such a breath of fresh air to read and a lot of our community will appreciate and love this book as much as I do.

We will consider adding this title to our Self-Help collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

Special thanks to Netgalley for the free digital copy!

I have never read a book by Sarah Knight but I have heard a lot about her other books. I saw this one on Netgalley and thought it would be a good one for me to read because I say yes to everything even when all I want to do is lay in bed.

Overall, this was a very informative book with a lot of great examples but it was a lot longer than it needed to be. I read a lot of great information in the beginning but then it quickly started to get repetitive and uninteresting. I think this would've worked better as an article rather than a whole book.

I enjoyed the audio excerpt that I listened too. Thank you for allowing me to preview this new feature on Netgalley.

Loved the audio!!
I loved this authors first book and was so impressed with this second one, a must read for self-help enthusiasts.
Sometimes I think we say yes so we don’t miss an opportunity or we have a case of fomo, but that’s not always in our best interests. This book really dipped into the whys and great strategies to implement for self care of saying no

It would make a lot of people think why one would need a book to teach you to say "no", but just refreshing some techniques the author has described every now and then, will really help a lot of people. The language is simple and extremely straight forward without being verbose. The key thing is that it is pretty much realistic not expecting any extreme behavior at any point. Even if you are good at saying "no", it should help the reader to get better at it. I want to just get more assertive and the tips written in this sound logical and doable.

With it's attention grabbing title; and being familiar with Sarah Knight's previous novels / style of writing; I was quick to download this ARC; finding it was exactly what I needed. A no nonsense, witty book about the art of saying no; perfect for a people pleaser and overachiever such as myself.

F*ck No!: How to Stop Saying Yes When You Can't, You Shouldn't, or You Just Don't Want To by Sarah Knight is the fifth installment of the author's No F*cks Given guide series. I will say that her books are best read together as a collection. This is my fourth in the series (as I haven't yet read the fourth book), and it's definitely most effective when you have an understanding of her approach and angle. This book hones in on the practice of saying no. It's something that's covered in previous installments, so this is really a deep dive into that specific concept. The book walks through different scenarios where a no might be needed, as well as different ways to deliver that no. I took a few good nuggets of this one given I can definitely struggle with giving a no, and these can couple well with reflections the author has offered in her previous books. Again, before you read this, I would recommend reading at least the first two of her books to get a good foundational understanding of what she's advocating for in your life. Oh, and this is a short read, so if you need a quick injection of how to put less yes and more balance in your life, this may be the read for you. Thanks to NetGalley for the early look at this end of December 2019 release.

I love Sarah Knight's books. They make you think, reflect, and remind you that you do not need to live to appease others. It is a nice reminder to make decisions for oneself and recognize that it is okay to say no. As a person who always wants to be there for other people, and often feeling over extended beyond my capacity, I needed to hear this message. This book was made for me.

Sarah Knight gives good advice in a humorous way. This author takes a compelling approach to thinking through a word that many find hard to say.

The concept of this book is good. Listening to ourselves and knowing what we truly want. Do we want to take on another project at work that is beyond our job description - probably not. There are some great strategies on how to get around taking on more than we can handle.

The book is very very repetitive. It could have been half the size. The "saying no" strategies can come off quite rude and abrasive at times which is not relatable or helpful. I feel that this could have been a magazine article instead of a book.

A book on learning to say NO in specific situations that will appeal to a section of the market. While I appreciate that this writing style will be suited to some I find that there is rarely a situation where you need to be rude or abrupt. It was also a little repetitive despite being quite a short book. The title will grab attention along with the authors other books, and I appreciate that it will be very helpful to some people, it just wasn't for me.

How does someone get better at saying "No?" Why would you want to be better at saying no? According to Sarah Knight and her successful series of books that tackle everything from not giving a f*ck to putting oneself first, there is a myriad of tricks and practices everyone who has problems with saying no can learn out of the safety of their lounge.

How is this book written for the audience?

Sarah Knight has made a successful career out of helping people face their fears and shortcomings, and she continues this stride with her latest book, F*ck No!: How to Stop Saying Yes When You Can't, You Shouldn't, or You Just Don't Want To. Sarah is a TED speaker and a New York Times bestselling author. So what makes it so easy for some of us to say no, and why is it so hard for others? Sarah speaks from personal experience as a full-time corporate book editor who got tired of giving authors lousy news daily. Ask yourself if you have ever been the person that always has to please everyone? Or the push-over that always caves when they should stand their ground? Or even the overachiever that takes on way too much work for minimal reward or none at all? If you can relate to any of these scenarios, you will benefit greatly from reading this book.

Some of the highlights of this book included the following advice that Sarah offers unapologetically to the reader:

- Building real, applicable boundaries for yourself and those people in your life you find it hard to say no to. These people can be family members, friends, bosses or colleagues. It doesn't matter because Sarah's advice can be moulded around to fit with any relationship that you have.
- Having personal policies that help you to apply the boundaries you've created to real-world situations.
- Dealing with those people that won't take "no" for an answer and how to continue being in control when you don't feel in control
- Dealing with the guilt of saying "no" in a responsible way that can come in many shapes and forms
- Approaching the "fall out" or consequences of saying "no" and working to move beyond these limitations

The language used – is it simple enough to understand for the everyday reader?

One of the essential concepts in Sarah's book is that not all situations and examples will be something you can relate to. This book is structured in such a way that you can skip and re-read sections that are relevant to you and your life. After all, this book is all about improving yourself, and only you know where that improvement needs to be applied.

As an example, I'll use my own experience here - I don't have a single problem with telling telemarketers "no" or telling door-to-door sellers "no, but thank you!" But some people might. Sarah has thought about her material extensively, and I do mean that this book is extremely comprehensive and covers just about every situation you could imagine and then some. So again, you can pick up this book and apply what you've learned to Sarah's material - look at the chapters you want to look at and ignore the rest. Or, if you're a completionist (like I tend to be), read the entire book and apply only what you know to be relevant when required. It is that simple.

That said, however, the language used in this book may be a little "blunt" for some readers. Not all readers will appreciate the way Sarah uses certain words (mostly slang and swear words) in her writing. So this book won't appeal to everyone. But I enjoyed the stripped-down nature of the book, and its rawness made it easier for me to feel comfortable reading about difficult situations. I prefer the no-nonsense approach.

What can be gained from the book – does it educate the reader?

I didn't choose to review this book because of any particular need that I had other than I wanted to read it because I thought the subject matter would be interesting. And I also appreciate the way that Sarah approaches her material. But the further into this book I progressed the more I began to realise that this book is addressing experiences I have had. I remember feeling like I couldn't breathe or like I was choking because of the pressure other people in my life were putting onto me. I remember the horrible feeling that crept over me whenever I said "yes" to a person I didn't like. I remember how annoyed and disgusted with myself I felt because I had given into the guilt, yet again. I am one of the people that Sarah has spent a considerable chunk of her career trying to reach out to. Perhaps something subconsciously was telling me I needed to read this book. Maybe the experience can be the same for you too. This book could be a revelation or could provide clarity into your shortcomings or even deeper than that.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review another wonderful book from Knight. I love her work! I felt like this book was written for me!! "how to stop saying yes when you can''t" YES! I really enjoy her writing style and how she is not just harping at you. It feels like she is talking to you and telling you how you can really change in a practical way.