Full review at: https://readingourshelves.com/2020/10/20/move-on-motherfcker-by-jodie-eckleberry-hunt-review/

Self-help books are so subjective – I feel like a good book in this genre is any one that you find at the time that you need it. That being said, I read this one all the way through in order to review it.

What drew me in first was the title. But, in the foreword and introductions, we learn that cussing is actually part of the point. There’s a newer concept in psychology that says swearing is good for you – it can help relieve stress, and it can be fun!

All the real concepts you need to understand the MOMF (Move On Motherf*cker) methodology are in the first chapter. The key one is the idea of the second arrow. For the sake of clarity, I’m going to quote the author’s explanation:

If you are struck with an arrow, it hurts like hell. You can’t change that the arrow struck you. That part is done… When you bitch and moan about the tragedy of the arrow striking you, you create your own suffering – in addition to the original wound. In other words, you are striking yourself with a second arrow.

Once you get the concept down, the rest of the chapters are about applying it to different situations. There are stories gleaned from the author’s experiences as a therapist, and journal prompts. The chapters include ones on: sticking up for yourself, being a control freak, your love life, parenting, work, illness/injury, bad habits, and having a rough past. Obviously, not every single chapter will apply to every individual – so, you could easily pick and choose, and not tackle every scenario in the book.

This book is coming out on November 3rd, and I got a preview copy through Books Forward.

A self-help book with salty language? I’m there. A bit more real than your average self-help read, this one is all about letting go of what you can’t control. One of my favourite posters at home says ‘maybe swearing will help?’ and this book explains how it actually does, and so much more! It’s full of actions you can take to swear your way through real self-talk and learn how to feel worthy, be assertive, and practice self-kindness while better understanding yourself, being present, changing negative patterns, and manage the daily stress of work, health, and relationships. Reading it is an act of self-love, as the author says: “Don’t be the one holding yourself back”. It’s here to help you work through the shit show that is life! And I don’t know about you, but I need this more than ever this year. And you’ll have a laugh while you’re at it! A kind of “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” for potty mouths. It’s full of so much information, it’s funny, and it will manifest your dormant ‘don’t mess with me’ vibes. And I love how the author gets straight to it, like that friend who calls you on your bullshit: there’s no flowery language that tiptoes around, she cuts right to the chase. It’s the kick in the pants a lot of us actually need to make real change in our lives. And I think this book will change my life: I’m going to go back and work through it page by page with my journal, one swear at a time. F*ck yeah!

Nearing middle-age, or maybe I am middle-aged already (I haven’t really thought about it) I’ve come to realize that most of us have some sort of anxiety, self-esteem, confidence, depression, or some other kind of ailment that keeps us from being our best selves. You may be thinking to yourself that despite these things, you’re killing it, and that may be true but if you’re still hearing an inner-voice occasionally, you haven’t quite beat the beast back yet. Not totally.

I loved this book for its rawness, humor, and point-blank assessment of how to get over ourselves when we need it the most.

Self-help for the swearers in the crowd. The idea behind it is to use "shocking" language to shock yourself out of whatever negative thoughts or emotions you may be having. Otherwise it's pretty much standard self-help: CBT, retraining yourself to think positively instead of negatively, forgiving your own mistakes/bad habits. The author gives real life examples of how cussing can have a positive impact. Especially with used in conjunction with humor and the other self-help therapies mentioned above.

Obviously from the title I knew I would be reading a book with swearing so that didn't bother me.. In fact, MOMF actually makes me laugh and I think it's a great idea to say inside your head to remind yourself to stop stressing over things we can't always control. I like that the book had short to the point chapters. Some of it was just too silly, by the time I was tired of it the chapter was over. Other parts were really relatable and offered techniques that I can use, maybe not as extreme as suggested, but enough to move on.

This is a pretty standard type self help book to me, however with swearing included. I didn’t feel like I learnt a lot more than from any other self help book to be honest.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

I rarely read non fiction but I was intrigued by this title because couldn't we all use a little help.
This was a quick read focusing on tips helping us journal and overcoming negative thoughts and feelings in tough times.
Nothing really ground breaking. I will be discussing it with my husband who suffers from PTSD because since its rather simple it will be simple enough for him.

Thanks to Netgalley and Books Forward PR for my advanced ebook copy.

There are many self help books like this that condone swearing as powerful, I myself have quite a mouth too. However, there was nothing in in this book about empowerment, letting go, forgiveness; it was all the same just presented differently. Some parts were funny and I liked the short chapters, but not impressed.

Could recommend as a follow up to someone who liked "the subtle art of not giving a f**k."

Thanks to Netgalley, Jodie Elckleberry-Hunt and New Harbinger Publication Inc for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Available: 11/3/20

I rarely read self help books... Yet here I am, reviewing a self help book that I hoped would give me some pointers on how to deal with problematic situations using swear words...
CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) and mindfulness is a great thing. Swearing is also a great thing! But... I was really annoyed with this book. The introduction was great! I ate it up and wanted to know more, to learn how swearing could help me remind myself that I'm great and I can do whatever I want! But swearing and the main motto "Move on Motherfucker!" just got lost between CBT, mindfulness and journaling prompts. And I'm not saying this book is bad. It's just not for me. Yes, I've noticed that from time to time I catch myself having a "bad" thought and telling myself to stop and "move on motherfucker" but overall this book seemed a bit too long and some of the real life stories the author used seemed unresolved because she only told the beginning of the story (or the problem) and we have no idea if the MOMF method helped her clients or not.

I really didn't get anything from this that is new to me or totally important at all. Maybe other readers may find this book helpful, but sadly this book feels to me like trying to justify saying profanities (in a boring way) when it doesn't even need to be critically analyzed whatsoever.

Interesting self-help book. It did make me laugh at times. Short chapters and very relatable. Nothing really new here but presented a bit differently

I really enjoyed reading this book, This book would teach you how to live your best life .


With thanks to Netgalley & New Harbinger Publications for the Arc of this book in exchange of this review.

I really enjoyed reading this book, This book would teach you how to live your best life .


With thanks to Netgalley & New Harbinger Publications for the Arc of this book in exchange of this review.

Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt’s “Move on Motherf*cker” is the breath of fresh air that I needed! If you are looking for a down-to-earth, raw, funny, and insightful guide to live your best life, this is the book to get. With practical exercises and witty content you can break free from destructive beliefs and patterns and live your best life now. Well done!

This was a typical over obnoxious self help book. I get the point they were trying to make. It was just way to long for the point. I guess I just don’t get the whole idea and concept. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.