Break The Good Girl Myth

Break The Good Girl Myth - By Majo Molfino (Hardcover) : Target

Something magical happened to me on August 9th...I got an email from the library telling me that the book I placed on hold was available.

Ok, so this isn't exactly Fairy Godmother level magic, but the book I apparently put on hold (Break the Good Girl Myth by Majo Molfino) was one that I had never heard of before! In fact, I don't think I did place a hold on it. I don't know how this book came to be mine for two weeks, but I am so glad it did.

The Myths

Do You ever tell yourself that you are not good enough? That you shouldn't do something daring or risky?

We all do it...We tell ourselves these things because we grow up believing we have to subscribe to the myths that we learn from our family, schools, religions, and cultures. These myths are:

The Myth of Rules
The Myth of Perfection
The Myth of Logic
The Myth of Harmony
The Myth of Sacrifice

Throughout the book, Molfino works through each of these myths, not only explaining how they affect women, but how we might overcome them and how it is appropriate to use these qualities. Her writing is accessible, her anecdotes (both personal and otherwise) are always relevant and succinct, and the whole book was a journey that I am so grateful for.

We All Need A Coach

We all need someone to help us work through the obstacles in our life (few of us can journey alone), and that is what this book is. It is definitely an interactive experience, and I think I will have to buy my own copy so I can do the exercises properly. All in all, it is a 4 star read, and I highly recommend it for those who feel burdened by the myths we live by.

That's all from this Bookworm tonight! Feel free to share any comments or recommendations in the comments section below, by email (theopinionatedbookworm@gmail.com) or on Instagram (@theopinionatedbookworm1).

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