I’ll admit I went into this one completely blind as I didn’t really know who Dr. Moon was other than recognizing her face from some TV appearances (maybe?). But as a lover of self-help books and memoirs, I thought I would enjoy this book and wanted to give it a chance. I liked how the book was structured with relatable personal stories and “joy prescriptions” at the end. The stories were relatable and had tips to help combat perfectionist tendencies and more. Quick read and would be great as an audiobook.

Sidenote: No single book is going to be the “be all, end all” and solve the struggles of perfectionism, immigrant or eldest daughter syndromes, work/life balance while being a wife or mom, or the guilt trips that come from any of that, so if that’s the bar you’re trying to measure this book up against, of course it’s going to fall flat. That is what therapy is for. But, if you’re looking for a relatable mix of memoir with some advice, or are just a fan of hers, this book will be a great fit.

Thank you to #NetGalley for a review copy of #JoyPrescriptions. All feedback is my unbiased opinion, not paid, and simply for the love of books.

Loved her stories. I feel like this was a book she wrote for herself and I commend her for that. I didn’t really get anything from it that I could apply to my life.

I felt like this book was more like a journal with very basic “how to live life” wisdom. I could not connect with Moon. She is definitely a smart, determined and interesting, but I struggled through this.