I really liked this one and as a parent, it was super relatable! Susan normally writes books for children that I peeked out when I got this ARC. She has a ton of books ranging in topics that encourage children to be kind to themselves and others, I love them! For her debut book for adults, I love how Susan focuses on the power of self talk and positivity. I requested this ARC for the cover, because- c’mon it’s so beautiful! But the words inside are just as beautiful. I’m a huge fan of parenting/self-help/family style books so this was right up my alley! I definitely recommend this quick, light, insightful read!

I love Susan Verde's children's books for how relatable and accessible they make the practices of yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and kindness. That being said, I really struggled through her first adult book, Say One Kind Thing, because I felt that the same inspiring connection was sorely missing.

Vulnerable and transparent, this is 100% a memoir of Verde's experiences as a single parent of three kids as they work through mental health and gender identity. It may be relatable for those experiencing the same thing, but it doesn't really go any further than that. Though I finished it, I kept reaching for other books instead of reading this one straight through, and that's a sure sign that this book was simply not for me.

Thank you to Abrams and NetGalley for gifting me with an ARC to review!

I love Susan Verde's children's books, and this book for adults was a beautiful mix of self-help and memoir and the author's insights on life.