I got a little book buying happy this month! I had a huge stack sitting on my bedside table and a couple waiting for me on my Kindle. I finished four of them and I call that success. After all, I’m savoring books this year – no rushing through them just to mark another one off my list.
Here’s what I read this month…
Girl, Wash Your Face By Rachel Hollis
Several friends on Facebook recommended this book and their recommendations are usually good! This one included. I could relate to this book in a lot of ways. Rachel shares a list of lies that she believed for way too long and how those lies kept her from being her best self. I’ve believed many of the same lies, too. That my weight determined my worth. I wrote a little bit about that here. I’ve believed I’m not good enough. I’ve believed I’m a bad mom. Rachel is funny and transparent and gives practical ways to stop believing the lies so you can become a better you!
The Connected Child By Karyn Purvis
I’m ashamed to admit I’ve never read this book until now. I’m an adoptive mom who has not read the book every adoptive family is supposed to read before bringing their child home. Honestly, I didn’t think it related to our story all that much since we adopted privately and brought Jackson home from the hospital. Boy was I wrong! This book is for any adoptive family and has better opened my eyes to the needs of my son and how adoption does affect him. It is teaching me ways to better connect with him and be the best mother I can be.
Grace, Not Perfection By Emily Ley
A friend and avid reader recommended this book. When she gave it an A, I knew I needed to read it! I love the title. It reminds me of a blog by a similar name. 😉 I’m really enjoying this book – it’s a great reminder I don’t have to be perfect. Grace is always available to me. This book is reminding me to take time for the things I love – writing, reading, photography. Definitely recommend this on! I also love Emily’s Simplified Planner!
Accidentally Hers By Jamie Beck
I came across this book on my Kindle and it was cheap. It looked good so I downloaded it. It’s totally romantic chick lit and I do love to get lost in a good romance, but honestly, it was a little too steamy for me. I finished it and it was good, but it was uncomfortable to read at times.