tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post8119397051420790344..comments2024-03-20T04:19:52.573-05:00Comments on Stuff, Things, etc.: Why I didn't like "Girl, Wash Your Face"Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075708535155080258noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-86069653240224568322018-11-05T12:32:33.496-06:002018-11-05T12:32:33.496-06:00Reading THIS post makes me not even care to read t...Reading THIS post makes me not even care to read the book now. These were a lot of the issues I'd already wondered about with her/her book. <br />Haha. Removing it from my list now. Thank YOU! :pAmber Nicole https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204522050658106064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-84696438293324150122018-10-31T03:26:32.028-05:002018-10-31T03:26:32.028-05:00I haven't read the book and doubt that I do, a...I haven't read the book and doubt that I do, although I have heard many people rave about it. The points you listed seem like good enough reasons not to want to read it.Terra Heckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01528404663373917950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-22915372860737128562018-10-29T16:16:32.531-05:002018-10-29T16:16:32.531-05:00You and I have discussed this. I think you make so...You and I have discussed this. I think you make some solid points. The book certainly isn't for everyone. I enjoyed it but I don't necessarily take it as gospel (no pun intended) or as something I absolutely have to follow. However, it offered some reminders to me about how important I am in my own life. I put my happiness, self-esteem, and sense of success in the hands of others for a really long time. I needed their validation and their help to make me feel good. That was a recipe for disaster. I'm finally turning some things around, so piece of that message really resonated with me. Micahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05855902602026706552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-51891310184746574482018-10-24T07:17:02.353-05:002018-10-24T07:17:02.353-05:00I placed a hold on this book from my library short...I placed a hold on this book from my library shortly after it came out. Months later (yesterday) it finally came in. The longer I waited for it the less excited I was to read it. Everyday there were more #goals #lifechanging #hustle posts and now I'm not even interested in reading it anymore. -.-Steph Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898299447487312153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-67686197124822535572018-10-23T11:25:20.244-05:002018-10-23T11:25:20.244-05:00I could not agree more with every single one of yo...I could not agree more with every single one of your points! I listened to it in 2 chunks during long car rides. The very first time she said something along of the lines of "you are the only person responsible for your happiness" I cringed a little but assumed she meant it in a more broad sense, like people won't go out of their way to make boundaries for you. Nope, she continued to say it what felt like dozens of times and by the end I was just profoundly sad for her. Who would choose to put that amount of pressure on themselves?! So many different points, many that you mentioned, made me (listening as a counselor) just groan or gasp. Ultimately it makes me sad because the truth and grace of Jesus don't need to be made flashy or trendy, but she so watered down the power of the gospel to make it all about us. Sorry, I could go on forever! I spend my days basically undoing this message that women get from the world, or from the church, that they have to do it all - what a thief of freedom and joy.Sara Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03376178780222857667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-81925195935178147882018-10-23T11:14:26.162-05:002018-10-23T11:14:26.162-05:00Haven't read it yet and likely won't - for...Haven't read it yet and likely won't - for many of these reasons. I was on the fence about it for awhile until I read Alisa Childer's blog post a few weeks ago. If I come across the book, I might read it ... but I won't be going out of my way to get a copy.Elizabeth - No Lazy Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850346132248360959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-89783922142797135402018-10-23T09:46:39.046-05:002018-10-23T09:46:39.046-05:00I think it's a new sub-genre of self-help, to ...I think it's a new sub-genre of self-help, to be honest. Like a blog in book form. It doesn't teach you anything.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075708535155080258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-65631490398036733002018-10-22T20:43:30.758-05:002018-10-22T20:43:30.758-05:00I have not had the desire to read this book for ma...I have not had the desire to read this book for many reasons you posted. It just doesn't interest me.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-79666411995149785382018-10-22T19:09:16.759-05:002018-10-22T19:09:16.759-05:00I have honestly had no interest in reading this on...I have honestly had no interest in reading this one. Most likely because everyone else is reading it:) Your points about why you didn't like it both make me not want to read but also to read it to see these points in it. Or if for no other reason than to read the parts about #2 and #3. Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897037441021642059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-22455370363310288892018-10-22T15:00:59.725-05:002018-10-22T15:00:59.725-05:00Your insights are well thought out. I didn’t put ...Your insights are well thought out. I didn’t put much thought into it, but I did read it and quickly returned it to the library. I am glad I didn’t spend money on it! As I was reading I had the thoughts that it was meant for a much younger woman than me (I’m 46) or a woman with very low self esteem. I have heard women rave about it like it’s the most amazing thing they’ve ever read. I am a big happiness project fan and the book changed my mind set about many things. Maybe Rachel’s book is more applicable to business women but I can hustle all I want as a teacher without more reward - monetary or otherwise frankly. Lol! Aim2momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01981897313948292124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-92226344064373642282018-10-22T13:30:01.898-05:002018-10-22T13:30:01.898-05:00I definitely agree with several of these points a...I definitely agree with several of these points and especially #5. To get anywhere you want to go in life you do have to work hard, but sometimes no matter how hard we try or work, life happens and there are going to be barriers that prevent you from getting to where you want to go. I found the overall theme of the book to be motivational, but I definitely see the points of those in which the book didn't fully resonate with. As with everything in life, we have to take things with a grain of salt.Cara- Kindly Unspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923189267727029216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-22295808685580595632018-10-22T13:26:14.438-05:002018-10-22T13:26:14.438-05:00Yep - I'm agreeing - once again - completely w...Yep - I'm agreeing - once again - completely with you.<br />& I do think this is reaching some people & its helping them or inspiring them - but for me, a big nope.<br />As for the husband thing, I was SHOCKED when after hearing what a jerk this guy was, that was the man she married. I had to re-read that to make sure I got that right. YikesRebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-13266191361407342672018-10-22T13:00:23.136-05:002018-10-22T13:00:23.136-05:00I actually read this book on Friday and thoroughly...I actually read this book on Friday and thoroughly hated it. I hate self help books in general, so I knew what I was getting into here. I agree with you on all points. The faith thing aside, I cannot take a woman seriously who can only speak in buzzwords (Tribe! Vibes! Vision board! Hashtag goals!). I think her entire lifestyle sounds incredibly unhealthy. And as someone who alway suffers from the stress-induced vertigo she claims to have, maybe it's ok to break a promise to yourself and not go running after drinking all night with your friends. Ugh. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155303404223970814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-21226791923491918632018-10-22T12:54:30.718-05:002018-10-22T12:54:30.718-05:00I'm supposed to be reading this right now for ...I'm supposed to be reading this right now for a book club, but the whole premise just doesn't interest me. I guess I don't get the whole motivational, self help genre!Ashley @ A Cute Anglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02142492663025989535noreply@blogger.com