Book Review: Girl Wash your face by Rachel Hollis

My book club chose this book for May and it was such a great read, also quick & easy, which was just my speed this month.  Someone, please tell me why May is so darn busy! This the first book I’ve read and knew instantly who I was going to give it to.  I even wrote an inscription, which I never do:  “You are one of the strongest women I know.  I hope this book is your one step closer to Truly Happy like it was for me!”  It really was the best intro that I could think of.

Rachel shares such wisdom and insights in a straightforward way. She provides a dose of tough love, but equally balances that with empathetic encouragement.  Having been criticized for being sanctimonious, non stop with her humble bragging and being so far removed from normal human beings, I was hesitant to read this one.  I’m usually quite turned off by anyone who is too churchy and preaching at me, but this was a pleasant surprise. I found her relatable and while I am not bothered by another woman being proud of her accomplishments and the positive in her life, I know not everyone is.  If you feel like someone expressing gratitude for their abundance is bragging, then you won’t love this book.  I find it encouraging to hear how another woman has built and empire. I find it uplifting to hear about another woman’s success.  For that reason, alone, I felt this was a great pick me up read. 

Now, if you have done any amount of self help, self improvement and the like, then most of the book may not be earth shattering or new information, but her tell it like it is approach may be just the right way to convince another woman that she, too, can follow her dreams and have anything she desires.  Besides, that’s what we should all be doing for each other anyways, isn’t it?