I liked this book I didn’t love it. I felt it was a little too long and simplistic. For me. I can see others loving this. The message was lovely.

I liked the voice of the narator. The thing is I have other types of book like that, that were more like talking to a friend.

This was an easy listen. The story was pretty good, and the narrator was a good fit. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to listen to and review this audiobook.

A great little read on not only on love, acceptance and letting go, but also about how our upbringing and the relationships we have with our own parents play out within our relationships throughout life. I mean a lot of us have baggage there.

With anecdotal stories from Verde’s own life and her journey using such tools as yoga and self-talk. We are gently reminded of the power of acceptance, just letting go of thought patterns that no longer serve us.

There is a lot about parenting in here and negotiating motherhood, particularly the journey with a transgender child. I mean, this woman deserves to be knighted! (but then I am not a parent myself).

This was my first non-fiction audio book and I found listening to it on public transport and on walks, a great way to digest the concepts. Verde did a great job of narrating this very personal mental health story.

Overall, I really enjoyed this and a great reminder to get back into the yoga and watch the self-talk – stop, breathe and remember, you are enough.

Thanks to Susan Verde and NetGalley for an advance audio edition of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A beautiful memoir chronicling the author's progress and processes; it is apparent how much heart was put into every chapter. It was additionally special to get to hear Susan Verde narrate this herself!

This book was a bit mid for me. I do think a lot of that comes from the fact I am not the target audience, in a book that’s essays about life I feel that is important. I did find myself very interested at times, but mostly I couldn’t relate at all. I found I shared the authors opinions on a lot of things, disagreed on others.
Overall I think it’s well written (and spoken) and would be a brilliant book for someone whose lived a bit more life than me.

Progress on loving and accepting oneself is a long journey. It’s not always pretty but we will always manage to get through and be the better version of ourselves.

I haven’t read much of non fiction novels, specifically Self Help ones but in a beginner’s perspective, I did enjoy reading this book.

The Author shared her stories and ways she understood herself and to cope with the struggles she have faced by how she have dealt with her mistakes or actions.

I honestly loved how this book did not pushed or forced its reader to follow a certain pattern so we can be ourselves. Because I personally believe that we have our differences, what might work for me might not works to you.

This book is sending a message that it is okay to to feel anger and so is be happy. It is okay to have some struggles because at the end of the day, what matters most is we are trying.

In nearly every chapter I felt that the author presented relatable content. Especially for those who are working parents. While listening I felt a sense of calmness, the voice is gentle and even-toned. The audiobook became a routine for evenings when I needed to relax and decompress. Throughout I found the messages were clear and I was reminded to have less perfect moments, less control and to practice more patience. Overall I enjoyed listening to this and I hope to see a part 2 in the near future.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my advanced audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

The authour writes books for children and this was her first publication for grown folks. It was really heavy and triggering. On a positive note, it reminded me of my love and the benefits of YOGA ... when I had a consistent practice. Between the ex-husband, abusive neglectful parent issues and then her own parenting reveleations when she started to raise her kids.... It was a lot to take in. She was vulnerable and quite revealing. As a fellow traveler, I marvel how she navigated life and her inner child conflicts while trying to raise three kids and raise a husband who was not worth.... Doing all of that while learning to be your own loving parent... to heal as an ACODF... My GOD, it was exhausting but it was empowering as well. I personally found a great deal of value in this audiobooking experience. I highly recommend it.
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I loved this book! The power of words to others and especially to self. Speaking truth to oneself, is so important. Pushing back negative lies that surface and self-care was expertly written by Susan.

This was an easy to listen, insightful audiobook. The narrator was easy to listen to and relatable.

I enjoyed this book but it wasn't really what I expected from the description. I found it to be much more an account of the author's life. It was very anecdotal in parts and focused on motherhood which wasn't what I expected.

“From the New York Times #1 bestselling author Susan Verde, an essay collection that emphasizes the importance of positive self-talk and the impact it has on raising children.”

Full disclosure, I’m not familiar with the author. I know she writes mindfulness books for kids, but beyond that, I have no point of connection. This probably played a large part in my not loving this book.

There’s nothing wrong with it. Part self-help, part memoir, it’s well written, genuine and engaging. I was interested in the stories of her growing up, her struggles with fertility, OCD, and connecting with her kids. She narrated the book herself, and she did a great job.

All the talk about her parents’ beach house, buying trips to Paris, and boarding school, however, made me constantly have to remind myself that rich people are allowed to have problems, and anxiety, and brokenness.

I, too, have problems, and anxiety, and brokenness.

I just, also, sometimes, cannot with the price of eggs.

6.5/10

Thanks to NetGalley and OrangeSky Audio for this ARC.

I enjoyed this short self-help, audiobook. The narrator was enjoyable to listen to and the content was real.

Say One Kind Thing is the book I needed! This story hit me deep in so many ways. I felt the author was talking to me, as a woman, a writer, a parent of three children struggling with differences and neurodivergence, and even the darkest moments such as a parent who is struggling with a terminal illness. I needed all the words, all the encouragement, all the reassurance that we are a work in progress always and just need to be kind to ourselves and others.

I have already recommended this book to by husband, my mama friends, my mother, my sister…

The audiobook was wonderful. The author narrated the audio, and did a great job. She brought all the emotion. Beautiful! I listened at my normal speed which is 1.75x speed.

I listened to this book in chunks over a longer period of time because I needed to digest and recover after each section. They were powerful, and emotional, and deserved time.

Thank you NetGalley and OrangeSky Audio for this advanced audio copy.

I enjoyed listening to Susan tell how she dealt with situations in her life.
She tells about the things she should have done different, but also explains the background to her responses.
It is great to listen to her tell about her growth and you can certainly try to use some of the things she does but you don't have to.
It is not a self-help book but a nice collection of essays about her life.

Say One Kind Thing by Susan Verde is a wonderful book full of lessons in acceptance, love, and letting go. Verde is a popular children's author and mindfulness expert so I was drawn to this book and it did not disappoint. The stories she shares from her life as a parent, child, and a human being in general are honest and relatable. Verde's discussion of her children's lives and her support with gender affirmation and mental health struggles was inspiring because she did not shy away from exposing her genuine feelings and reactions. Throughout the book Verde reminds readers of the importance to speak to themselves with compassion and to recognize that in moments when you forget, you are still worthy.

Say One Kind Thing gives a realistic perspective on how it feels to be a mom. It explores how relationships changes, how mindsets change, and overall, made me as a mom feel less alone through my motherhood experience. I was expecting this to be more of a self-help book, but it is split between that and a memoir. I do enjoy memoirs though, especially in audiobook format, which is how I enjoyed this book. The fact that the author narrated it herself makes the book even more personable and relatable. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to other mom friends. It's a good reminder that we are never alone in the struggles we face.

Say One Kind Thing was not the book I expected. I thought it would be a book encouraging us to be kind to others and suggestions for being kind more often. Instead it was a book about self talk and how it impacts our lives. Susan Verde spends some time sharing the source of her negative self talk about her father and their relationship. A sad story.
She shares some sources that she used to try and change her opinion of herself such as yoga. Yoga really helped until she had children and got too busy to practice. Then she tried to keep her life positive with her children while going back to her negative self talk. She shares that you have to live it and believe it or your children will see thru it.
I listened to the audiobook and Susan did a great job on the narration.

I have been a huge fan of Susan verde for a very long time. As a teacher, I love nothing more than teaching my students through the power of books. Verde's I Am series have always been my go to for my students. After learning of her latest book Say One Kind Thing and discovering it was for adults, I knew I HAD to read this. Verde writes from the perspective of mother, wife, writer, daughter, sister. She explores the topics of perfectionist, overachiever, not being enough and self-love. As a teacher, mother, wife and daughter, these topics spoke to me wholeheartedly. I do not know many women that have not experienced the negative self talk and heavy weight that are placed on us as mothers. Verde speaks to her connection with yoga and meditation and how the two have helped her personally cope with needed mindfulness in her life. I appreciated her authenticity and vulnerability in this book. She writes like she is sitting down to coffee with you and laying it all out, like an open book. From her marriage struggles to raising her three ever evolving children and her relationship with her parents. I highly recommend this book for women, but specially mothers. It's relatable, raw and real. I gave this book a 4/5.

Wow!! This book is so good. All moms doubt themselves at times. This book lets you know you are doing a great job!