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Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say
CarleeMcDot
Mar 22, 2019CarleeMcDot rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I had seen a runner I follow post this book on her Instagram account and mention she really liked it so I grabbed it from the library. This is a collection of essays the author put together that focus on a phrase or word that we use (or should use) in our relationships. Let me be up front about this one, this one touches on a lot of serious matters. Kelly had recently been through two large losses in her life, so many of the chapters mention (or focus on) the death of her father and best friend. Despite the sometimes sad and somber emotion, Kelly tends to bring light and life to the book. At times it's funny and raw and refreshing. The author seems very down-to-earth and communicates in a way that makes her seem like your best friend. I wasn't sure what I was envisioning when I grabbed this one, but I feel as though it surpassed my expectations. It was more thought-provoking than I was anticipating and I walked away thinking about how I need to add some of the phrases into my life more often (like "I was wrong" or "Tell me more" or just plain "No"). This was another one I flew through in an afternoon and would definitely recommend you do the same. I would give it an 8 out of 10.