This quote speaks to me of the overall message of the book, “This is your one life, do not leave it unlived; instead aim to hit it out of the park, curveballs and all.” Mallory Ervin has a gift for writing using imagery and words that hit deep in your soul. She is soo much more than a former Miss Kentucky, Amazing Race contestant and Living Fully Podcast host. You don’t want to put the book down as you learn of her fascinating and unique journey and the blessings and challenges that help to make her shine brightly as who she is today. Mallory’s legacy is to share what she has learned in a very teachable way, to help us to reach our full potential. She gives us very tangible tools and ideas to draw the very best from our souls. This story is autobiography, self-help and spirituality rolled into one. You will laugh and cry as you discover why Mallory Ervin wants us all to believe that “Good enough is not nearly good enough”. I have to get busy discovering myself and my passions so that I can shine a little brighter in this life I’ve been given. And I can’t wait to listen to the audiobook because that will be like having a fireside chat with your best friend. Pick up a copy for yourself and someone you love.

I love this book! Seriously - read it, then read it again. Mallory is a breath of fresh air, her writing makes you feel as though you are sitting across from a friend, having a conversation. This is a book I will most likely revisit annually, as a reminder to live fully!

Read the book. Read the book. Read the book. I cannot recommend this book enough. I am not too big on reading, but I like a good autobiography or biography once in a while when it is someone I admire. This book is so much more than Mallory reflecting on her life, it provides such insightful advise applicable to every life. Even though I don’t share a lot of the same experiences as her, the lessons are relatable. If you think you are “fine” where you are this book will help give you a whole new perspective and make you want more. Living Fully is my new motto and I’m making changes in 2022 to help me get where I want to be. I know what I will be gifting friends and family going forward now too!

This book is a true gem. This is not a book you read once. This is a book you read multiple times and note different things each time. Living Fully is not your run of the mill self-help book. Instead, Mallory’s words make you feel something beyond the pages. Love, encouragement and hope are woven within the story. Mallory tells an eloquent story of overcoming hardships and truly living fully. I cannot wait for my family and friends to read this book.

I have read this wonderful book, Living Fully, twice and am looking forward to enjoying the audio book upon release (already pre-ordered)! I will use it as a resource to read again and again- especially the quotes and areas I highlighted within the book.

I highly recommend this inspirational and positive book to anyone who doesn’t have it all figured out! If you aren’t perfect and there is any area in your life that you might want to improve on- Mallory’s journey and encouraging words can help you accomplish anything you want in your life.

As far as readability and enjoyment this book is top notch! I am a huge fan of Mallory’s and every single fan who follows Mallory, listens to her podcast, and/or watches her Youtube channel will want to read this book.

The only reason I did not give Living Fully a five star review is because the book did lack some information and details that I thought would have better added to the story. Some indications are given about what was going on during the author’s most difficult times, but I was surprised that there was not more advice about the specific struggles of hoarding and substance abuse that the author noted as her rock bottom. Some readers who are struggling with similar challenges might have benefited from that.

A wonderful point that Mallory makes and expands on in Living Fully is that no matter what challenges you are facing in life (such as her substance abuse and hoarding) - you have to deal with what is causing your problems (within) before you can solve those problems. And she offers guidance and solutions to do just that.

I do believe that Mallory wrote this book and was so vulnerable in order to help people. And she has and she will. Each part and chapter is broken down into powerful sections that can be devoured quickly. I hope there are more books in this author’s future for us to enjoy!

I received a free e-copy of Living Fully: Let Go of Unhealthy Attachments, Stay Inspired, and Find Lasting Fulfillment by Mallory Ervin from NetGalley for my honest review.

Absolutely amazing book! So absolutely and brutally honest, emotional, heart-felt, gut wrenching and raw. This is a book that absolutely everyone should read. In the crazy, fast-paced world that we live in today from working, family, a world of perfection, judgement, social media and so much more that we get lost in. How much time do you spend on social media, wondering how many people have looked at your post, liked your post, responded to your post? How much time do you spend doing your hair, make-up, nails, etc? Do these things bring you true joy or are you hiding behind a mask? Mallory takes you into all aspects of her life and helps break down so many things she has been through in order to help others.

I got so much out of this book that I know I will go back and read it again. Thank you, Mallory for this amazing read!!

I am a huge gymnastics fan, and Shawn Johnson is one of my top favorite gymnasts. I follow her YouTube channel which is how I was first introduced to Mallory Ervin, one of her best friends. I looked up Ervin’s podcast Living Fully and really enjoyed the positive and inspiring episodes. When I saw her book was completed after hearing about it through her podcast, I was excited to finally get my hands on it.

Ervin writes a very personal and vulnerable self-help book meant to motivate and spark you to “live fully”. Rather than numbing out or settling for fine, which she describes as the new rock bottom, she encourages you to make the most of the only life you get to live. Her book is split into three parts: The Wake-Up Call, Staying Awake, and Living Fully.

In the first part of the book she discusses her drug addiction to prescription painkillers, as well as her obsession with perfectionism and achievements. She entered treatment but she describes how she had to work at what caused her substance abuse not just the abuse itself. I think this is true for anyone; you have to work at your core issues regardless of what your version of numbing out or addiction may be.

Each chapter has a different message, such as “Living in Legacy Mode”, “Keeping the Faith”, and “Ignoring the Noise”. She ties personal family stories to each theme, so the book is really part memoir and part self-help. Some self-help books may motivate you in the moment but don’t leave you with anything to make actual change. But I took action in my own life before I was even finished reading. I just love Ervin’s positive and relatable messages. I truly feel like she cares about spreading her message. Her book was very genuine and I thought her writing was very impressive and easy to read.

I saved many quotes while reading and rereading them makes me feel hopeful all over again. I was already a fan of Ervin but I would encourage anyone to read her book. What she preaches is far from drastic. She provides simple changes you can make to adjust your attitude and perspective on life. I think everyone should embrace living fully!

Thank you to NetGalley and Convergent Books for an ARC of this book.

Inspirational and motivating. Mallory didn’t hold back with this! I really enjoyed her life stories and hearing how she overcame issues.

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Standout Quote: “I didn’t create you to numb out and get by, constantly hustling to try and accomplish the external things the world says are significant but that will never fill your soul. I created you to be a living expression of beauty and goodness and joy.”
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My thoughts:
✨Inspirational and full of perspective. She incorporates stories that coincide with her perspectives and demonstrates these are lessons she’s learned first hand and not just lessons that sound good in theory.
✨A good mix of faith based content, as well as a mixture of other tools such a manifestation, the power of saying no, and a positive mindset.
✨A perfect mixture of glitz and glam with a side of country. You have bits from her tv and influencer days but also bits from family reunions and growing up with her family in Kentucky.

Overall: I have followed Mallory since before her youtube days. I have watched her family grow (and continue to grow with this new bub on the way), tried a bunch of her recipes, listen to Kyle react to the Bachelor (lol), and have seen this natural progression from beauty influencer to more of an intentional lifestyle brand.

I think her writing a book just makes sense. I truly think she is such a light and she really put her heart and soul into this book. While some of the stories were familiar to me, I feel like there was added depth that almost ever further stripped back her life and experiences in a very vulnerable way in hopes to truly connect and share her wisdom. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommended. It felt like a friend or an older sister just sitting and having a real conversation with you rather than preachy like other self help books can come across at times. This book serves as the perfect read with the new year, but also the perfect read whenever you need a reminder that even though you’ll have good days and bad days, everyday you deserve to live fully🤍

📖Comes out: February 8th, 2022

Thank you @netgalley @malloryervin @penguinrandomhouse for the arc!

i literally read this entire book today and couldn’t wait to tell everyone about it. i didn’t even know i needed motivation to live fully but i so did. i have been a follower/subscriber of @malloryervin for years. that’s why i wanted to read this. i did not expect to be inspired and in awe within the first few pages.

this book reminded me to focus on the things that bring me joy, not to let fear get in the way of living, wake up in the morning optimistic and grateful, that it’s not okay to just be “fine.” Mallory so perfectly points out all of the tiny things we do (and think) that stop us from living fully and inspires readers to make changes that work with their own life. i don’t like preachy books and somehow this didn’t land at all preachy. she shared her wisdom and lessons learned while still acknowledging that our struggles and lives are all different.

this was an easy five star rating and i knew it about halfway through. i know i will read this book and return to things i highlighted (so many highlights) throughout different phases of my life because this motivation that’s sparked will fade away and need to be brought back.

i truly think this book could be impactful for anyone at any stage of life. it’s not a book that is just for when you feel at rock bottom. i am generally happy with my life and this book was still so impactful. it’s not about living a certain way, it’s about living with and embracing the things that spark joy and passion. 10/10 recommend!

I hadn’t heard of Mallory Ervin before reading Living Fully but I loved the sound of her book and was keen to read it. I found it to be a really thought provoking read beginning with Mallory obsessively collecting antiques and junk and realising there was a deeper problem she needed to address. Among the things she discusses in the book are mum guilt, visualisation and signs, facing and letting go of fear and in a very moving chapter we hear how her family dealt with loss. I loved her chatty writing style and this book has acted as a reminder to me to seize more opportunities and let go of fear. The publication of this book comes at a time when many of us are adapting to getting back out in the world after the lockdowns and restrictions from Covid. It’s an uplifting and inspiring read and thank you to the NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to review.

This book was like sitting down with a friend and chatting about how to better ourselves. There was no guilt about where I am in life vs. the next girl. I took away so many great ideas and can already tell 2022 is going to be a great year personally. I highly recommend!!

I have finally been able to finish Living Fully.
I am not a huge book reader but I must say this one held my attention!
The vulnerability Mallory had to submit is like nothing I ever imagined. She shares so many of her trials in hopes to save others from making some of the mistakes she made.
I recommend this book 100%

This book was just what I needed. I spent the last several months knowing that I needed to read more motivating/self help non fiction books, but the weight of the year kept me fully in fiction. Living Fully was just the right amount of personal and light to help get me back into reading the stuff that fills me up and ready to take on the year.

Mallory's personal stories and homey feel to her writing make it easy to sink right into the lessons and learning in the book without feeling too heavy. If you are a fan of personal triumphs, motivation, and inspiration, this book is very much for you.

I could not recommend this book enough! It's packed with inspiring stories from Mallory's life experiences and she shares the real and raw details of each one. I couldn't put it down once I started reading it.

I have been a fan of Mallory for years and listen to her podcast every chance I get so I was so excited to get an advanced copy of this book. I had no doubt that her words would resonate with me, but while traveling through one of my darkest seasons in life, this book found me and forever changed me.
Living Fully gave me the warmest hug and the biggest kick in the butt. Reminding me that when things are hard and difficult to grab hold of the things that matter and that there is always joy int eh darkest moments.
I will forever go back to this book as reference and a guide to help remind me to constantly live as fully as I can.

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I love Mallory Ervin and was so excited to read her book. Her positivity and vibrance is so contagious and I couldn’t wait to learn more of her story and how I could tap into her practice of positivity. I loved reading her story of overcoming addiction and appreciated the raw look at something I’ve never heard her discuss in depth openly. It was raw, honest, relatable and inspiring. Same for her story about the loss of her nephew Blaise, which you likely know about if you follow her but was heartbreaking to read more about. Those stories at the beginning and end were so powerful, and I wish we got more of them throughout the middle. I was expecting Mallory to dive deeper into her experiences on Miss America and The Amazing Race, and was a little disappointed she didn’t spend more time on those. I also would’ve loved hearing more about her relationship with her family and their retreats and her husband Kyle and their breakup/coming back together + marriage advice. The more in-depth stories she told are the ones that will stick with me, not so much the surface-level overviews of experiences tied to perspective and fear. I’m not sure I totally understand how to start “living fully” tomorrow, but I did find this book inspiring and relatable and am looking forward to what she writes next.

Mallory Ervin brings us into her life in Living Fully, her debut nonfiction book. Ervin starts with anecdotal tales from her life that swirl into her lowest lows in rehab. Throughout the book, she recounts the lessons she's learned along her way in life and how we as the reader can apply it to our own lives.

Living Fully isn't the book I was expecting. I have been following Mallory for several years; I was expecting a lifestyle book, not a self-help book. Mallory creates the life, and the content comes from the life. I don't remember her talking about her brand, website, or blog. She creates quality content. I get many ideas from buying things for my toddler, date night, recipes, gardening, places to visit. The book I was expecting was about building a full life and making things memorable for my family and those around me. Not Tony Robbins quotes and manifesting.

I struggled to rate this book because I really did enjoy this book. The book's first half was hard to get through, but the later chapters had me in tears. Mascara all over my face, Mallory is a masterful storyteller. Ultimately I went with a 3-star rating because I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone not already following Mallory. I don't think they would make it through the book's first half to get to the good stuff.

The influencer self-help book market is rapidly becoming oversaturated. Any influencer that can write or knows how to hire a ghostwriter on Fivvr is coming out with a book. Micro-influencers are pumping out eBooks every day. I hope Mallory writes a second book, but I hope it's not self-help. I would love to read a coffee table book with lots of styled photos.

Topics of interest: a holiday book, a travel book where Mallory revisits her Amazing Race stops, a cookbook with family stories sprinkled throughout food photos.

ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS. I didn't follow Mallory beforehand, but as a Catholic mom I really connected with her while reading this, which surprised me because I am not one to be intrigued by influenster culture. She writes as someone who can balance the fine line of humor and taking oneself seriously enough. For someone who seemed to be interested in that pop fame of life, she is so rooted and refreshing.

Thank you NetGalley for the pre-release of Living Fully.

I absolutely, positively loved this book! Her transparency and honesty in telling her story made it relatable, and the take-home lessons and messages were exactly what I needed to hear in my season of life. I definitely plan to recommend this book to my friends and book club!