Girl, Wash Your Face

"Stop believing the lies about who you are so you can become who you were meant to be..."

Do you read motivational books?

My interest in reading books that are meant to inspire and motivate readers seems to be a new phase that began when I graduated university. My latest pick was Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis, which was not only an inspirational read but also a great book to get myself out of a reading-rut.

Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So ...

Why was this book perfect for me?

Because it was written in blog format. Each chapter started with a lie that we might tell ourselves, then Rachel Hollis teaches us through succinct personal anecdotes why we shouldn't be telling ourselves these lies in the first place.
Rachel Hollis knows how to connect with her readers; it is easy to see why she found success as a blogger, as she knows how to capture the attention of her audience.
She doesn't just admit she has flaws and makes mistakes, she gives you explicit details. In some instances, I immediately connected to her stories and her advice actually helped me to adjust my thinking instantly.

Embrace the Chaos

One of the central messages to Rachel Hollis' book was that bad things will happen, curve-balls will be thrown your way, and life will most certainly never be perfect. This is a certainty, but the only thing you can do is embrace the chaos that heads your way.

This was a 4/5 star book, no doubt about it. Not only was it accessible, but the stories made me laugh, cry and connect in a way that made me feel like someone is holding my hand through life. I can't wait to read her other books, and I definitely want to give her fiction a try too!

That's all for now! Please comment below, email me (theopinionatedbookworm@gmail.com) or follow me on Instagram (@theopinionatedbookworm1) to share recommendations or request a review.

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