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zemthings's review against another edition
1.0
I can’t wait to burn this book. Recommended to me by a shitty ex, it’s no surprise the book is exactly what he was like: boring, self-absorbed, and unaware. Perfect for cis white men who never view themselves as the problem and that people are there to be used. Unsurprising knowing that Holiday worshipped Greene, the author of the disgusting 48 Laws of Power book.
All you need to know is that I am successful, happy, and well-liked and my ex, who worships this book, is not any of those things.
All you need to know is that I am successful, happy, and well-liked and my ex, who worships this book, is not any of those things.
lmhicks04's review against another edition
Woof. Repackaged bootstrap individualism. Marcus Aurelius worship. A book version of "life is 90% how you react to it." Completely disregarding actual inequity. Boo.
brocodywatson's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
dallr's review against another edition
5.0
This book gave me some good nuggets to be stoic and possess a stronger mindset.
coltmanchronicles's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best books I've read this year easily!
selsha's review against another edition
4.0
"Despair, that's on you." - "Why would you be your own worst enemy?"
I really liked this book, but I'm struggling with how to review it.
The overarching theme seems to be "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." Personally, I hate this saying. It feels dismissive, it's telling someone who's sad to "just be happy."
However, I do appreciate the underlying messages about resilience and picking yourself back up after a fall. It's just the way these messages are delivered that I didn't quite connect with.
Overall, I give it 2 stars for its delivery, but I'm keeping it at 4 stars because I found the messages themselves valuable.
I really liked this book, but I'm struggling with how to review it.
The overarching theme seems to be "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." Personally, I hate this saying. It feels dismissive, it's telling someone who's sad to "just be happy."
However, I do appreciate the underlying messages about resilience and picking yourself back up after a fall. It's just the way these messages are delivered that I didn't quite connect with.
Overall, I give it 2 stars for its delivery, but I'm keeping it at 4 stars because I found the messages themselves valuable.
ibnjah's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0