Tara did it again! But this time deepened all of the goodness we took from Lillies. The other thing is you don’t truly need to read Lillies to read Glow. This book sticks with me, it’s something to chew on, it’s being in touch with you. I’ve already recommended it. Tara didn’t write it for just her, she wrote it for us.

When I heard Tara was writing another book to help one further reparent themselves, I was ecstatic! And this book did not let me down! Tara has a way of resonating with the reader. The words come off the page and fill your mind like a you’re chatting with your best friend. The friend that isn’t afraid to point out your issues, but then also helps guide you with how to work in them. She helps guide the reader through addressing their own trauma…..highlighting that not all traumas are the same for everyone. I for one did not think my past experiences where bad enough to be considered traumatic, but Tara helped me see that just because they weren’t as bad as other peoples issues doesn’t mean they weren’t traumatic for me. She opens your eyes and gives you tips to dig deeper and heal because she has been through it. And the best part is she does it all while sprinkling in humor and not sounding all self-help-preachy. Definitely recommend this book for anyone who feels something isn’t right in their life and who is willing to do the work to fix it. Take it in at your own pace and enjoy the journey.

Tara Schuster does it again. I thought Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies was the best self-help book I ever read but man oh man was I wrong! Lilies was just the start! Glow in the F*cking Dark is a masterpiece. Tara deep dives into the capital T Trauma of her life and see that underneath all her carefully planned self care routines, there are still so many scars hiding inside herself. But she is determined to find them all and love herself whole. Reading Schuster's book is like talking with a friend, you'll cry then you'll laugh, and then you will cry again. Glow in the F*cking Dark gets real, it says deal with your s*it or it will deal with you. Tara takes an amazing journey and brings you along promising real deep change, if you can handle the deeply uncomfortable truth of the healing process which is (unfortunately) it's not a straight line and it's not over yet (or maybe ever). But the good news that Tara brings is you aren't alone and you can do it!! And if you come along for this ride with her you will find your way back to yourself in all your true authentic glory, and you will quite frankly Glow in the F*cking Dark!

Reading Tara Schuster's «Glow in the Fucking Dark» is like reading your best friend's journal. It's full of vulnerable ideas, thoughts, and experiences with suggestions on how to move forward. It's healing, but from the perspective of someone who's been there and who is not afraid to share. It's a warm cup of coffee with your best friend, under a cozy blanket, wearing warm wool socks, with swearing. Reading Tara is an act of reparenting on the learning journey that is healing your inner child.

What a beautiful follow up to her first book, Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies. There’s a chance I enjoyed this one more! Written beautifully in a way that’s accessible and entertaining but strikes poignant truths that can resonate with anyone. I’m going to also be purchasing a physical copy (or two).

I have enjoy reading the book. It courages you to find your self. It makes you feel that you are not alone. It gives you helpful tools that you can integrate in to your life.

I was honored to receive an ARC from NetGalley - thank you!

As we know, we all have a f*cked up past in one way or another. But when you read Tara's "Glow in the F*cking Dark," you feel like you have a relatable bestie by your side, telling you the hard truths! When she takes you through her steps of "Heal," "Grow," and "Glow," you know that you can work through your trauma, too!

Tara provides not only relatable stories from her personal life, but practical applications and friggin' amazing journal prompts to help you pause, reflect and work through your own sh*t!

An undeniable smash hit to follow her amazing breakout "Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies." If you haven't read that as well, DO IT!

I hope you will join me as a future "Glow Getter!"

Thank you, T$, for another incredible journey! Tara's humor, candor, and insight make her an ever-entertaining read. Here's to doing better for ourselves, to liking (& even loving!) ourselves, and to break free of our own BS in 2023. Cheers!

Full disclosure, I'm a huge Tara Schuster fan and I received this ARC as part of being a "Glow Getter", someone who is helping to spread the word about this book. At the same time, I swear things like that would never impact my review. After Tara's first book, <i>Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies</I>, I started following everything Tara does. I love her weekly newsletter and the content she puts out on social media (especially the journaling prompts!).

<I>Glow in the F*cking Dark</I> is the very real continuation of Tara's healing journey. Life (not book) spoiler alert: healing and mental health is not an achievement or something we graduate from. At least in my experience, it's a meandering trajectory with peaks and valleys that hopefully get less volatile the longer I work on myself. Tara's goal, from what I understand, is to share what she has learned through her own experience in the hope that it (1) helps someone else experiencing something similar, (2) prevents someone from making some of the same mistakes she has, and (3) reminds each of us that we are <i>never alone</i> in our struggles. <I>Glow in the F*cking Dark</I> meets those goals and more - it made me laugh, regularly. Tara's level of vulnerability and transparency is special. Her detailed voiceover to life events made me feel connected to her as a reader (and think about my own life parallels along the way).

I really appreciated Tara's practical tools and tips. For example, Tara provides journaling prompts and self-reflection exercises throughout the book. She encourages the reader to stop what they're doing and try the technique or exercise she's recommended--not because she's a mental health professional, but because <i>it has worked for her</i>. It's written in a way that I felt I could earmark and come back to when I need it, even more than once. I also loved the quick tips at the end of most chapters!

Overall, Tara feels like your witty, whipsmart BFF, who also shows up to support you every step of the way. Highly recommend. Thank you to T$ herself and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to receive an ARC of this book. Tara is officially my new homegirl. She talks like me and she has been through enough trauma to last a lifetime. I can relate.

The book has very helpful activities to get you started on your journey to self-love and glowing in the f*cking dark. Her stories from her life add so much depth to the book. They really made her seem much more realistic. She's not just another author spewing some self-help mumbo jumbo. She has been through it and come out on the other side more healthy and alive. I truly admire her spirit.

On the downside, there are quite a few typos in the book...spelling...extra words in sentences that did not entirely make sense. Yet and still...I will give this book five stars because the content is valuable and is presented in a way that is not daunting to the reader.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC, in exchange for an honest review!

Schuster did it again. I absolutely loved her first book, and this one is no different. This is an excellent self-help book that made me laugh, cry, and everything in between. I would recommend reading a chapter or two a day instead of in one shot to get the most out of what you read. There are also helpful tips and exercises at the end of each chapter, which all seemed beneficial. I will read absolutely anything that Tara Schuster writes!

I would love to listen to the audiobook version if and when it is released!

So I read Buy Yourself the F*cking Lillies about 2 years ago, and was thrilled to see that Glow in The F*cking Dark was available! Tara Schuster has a way of writing that seems like you're chatting it up with your BFF. She gives relatable anecdotes as well as solid suggestions to the reader on how to tackle similar scenarios. I adore the writing and the book in general. The little stories she inserted here and there literally had me LOLing at times. This was certainly entertaining and a light-hearted non-fiction to kick off my new year!

The idea of this book intrigued me since I enjoyed her other book, Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies. I didn’t feel as connected with this book, though, and felt it was targeted more for a younger demographic.

With that said, mental health is no joke, and Schuster being so open and honest about her experiences made this a somewhat relatable read. I don’t feel the way she communicates in this book is authentic as some of it feels a bit forced, yet I still appreciate the attempts at turning such complex subjects into a more manageable and lighter topic.

Overall an interesting read, and I would still recommend. Definitely not your mom’s self-help book.

The publisher provided ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Tara Schuster is back, thank goodness.

I loved her first book, BUY YOURSELF THE F*CKING LILIES. This time, she's talking about what can happen when you get yourself in "a good place".

Your brain decides you can handle facing things that you weren't capable of facing earlier.

Seems like kind of a crappy deal, doesn't it?

But listen. It's all part of being your best you. And, truly, it's all going to come out at some point, so you might as well manage this shit.

GLOW IN THE F*CKING DARK is a love letter to us from someone who has "been there". Tara is offering up what she's learned about responding to trauma and anxiety so we can all get our shit together faster and then meet for margaritas without crying. Or, you know, Book Club.

And now I'm wishing I hadn't loaned out my Lilies book. I could use a refresher.

Go ahead and pre-order this book that is due out in February. This is like a conversation with that bestie that loves you but also kinda calls you on your bullshit.

Thank you to @netgalley for the advance digital copy.

Thank you Net Galley for this ARC! I loved Tara Schuster's first book, Buy Yourself the F*cking Lillies and was really excited to pick this one up. Loved getting to see more of her self love journey and where her next chapter is taking her

This book didn't resonate with me as much as her first one did. I've read a lot of personal development and memoir, and didn't encounter anything here that I haven't before. I appreciate the author's honesty and sense of humor when it comes to sharing her own experiences. This book is meant for readers with less life experience than myself, people who are still trying to figure out who they are. One thing I like about Tara is that she's a proponent of therapy. While this one wasn't a hit for me, I'd still recommend it for younger readers.

I love a good self help book and this one did not dissappoint. Thank you to Netgalley for this advanced copy. I will surely re-read this one many times.

I was over the moon to get an advanced copy of this book and while I still would recommend it, I did not fly through it like I did her first book and It was a much slower read for me. The book did not flow and felt disjointed in parts. That being said, I find Tara to be a breath of fresh air and am always interested in what she has to say.

My favorite part of this book was the ‘A Little Thing That Helps’ section. Tara’s debut is one of my favorites and most recommended books. This book contained a lot of great advice, but was a little too wordy with the stories. This book is a must for anyone struggling with mental health. I would read anything by T$

A truly relatable self help books. Being honest about mental health is so important and Tara's books help normalize mental issues and coping.