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Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be
Summary
With wry wit and hard-earned wisdom, popular online personality and founder of TheChicSite.com Rachel Hollis helps listeners break free from the lies keeping them from the joy-filled and exuberant life they are meant to have.
Founder of the lifestyle website TheChicSite.com and CEO of her own media company, Chic Media, Rachel Hollis has created an online fan base of hundreds of thousands of fans by sharing tips for living a better life while fearlessly revealing the messiness of her own. Now comes her highly anticipated first book featuring her signature combination of honesty, humor, and direct, no-nonsense advice.
Each chapter of Girl, Wash Your Face begins with a specific lie Hollis once believed that left her feeling overwhelmed, unworthy, or ready to give up. As a working mother, a former foster parent, and a woman who has dealt with insecurities about her body and relationships, she speaks with the insight and kindness of a BFF, helping women unpack the limiting mind-sets that destroy their self-confidence and keep them from moving forward.
From her temporary obsession with marrying Matt Damon to a daydream involving hypnotic iguanas to her son’s request that she buy a necklace to “be like the other moms,” Hollis holds nothing back. With unflinching faith and tenacity, Hollis spurs other women to live with passion and hustle and to awaken their slumbering goals.
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Reviews
I really enjoyed this book. The chapters about being a mom were really helpful. She makes a lot of great points. Looking forward to reading Girl, Stop Apologizing next.
Two reads completed, several passages highlighted, and a whole new perspective on life and the pursuit of happiness. :)
Rachel Hollis has given us a new book! It's not fiction, it's not a cookbook, it's Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies about Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be. Part self help, part honest, heartbreaking non-fiction, Girl, Wash Your Face was the book I didn't know I needed. Broken into chapters by lie, yes as in the lies we believe in about ourselves, Rachel Hollis tackles the struggles women face daily and the steps we can take to make a positive, lasting difference. Rachel's personal stories are sometimes tough to read, but always relatable and her willingness to share her truths was incredibly impactful for me. The things she struggled and/or struggles with are the same things I struggle with. Her solutions? Easy to follow, though the dedication and the creation of the habit relies on your strength, will, and determination. It inspired me, Rachel's voice and words run through my head now throughout the day, and it taught me the ability to forgive myself each time I fail and believe the lies I shouldn't.
❝Recognizing the lies we've come to accept about ourselves is the key to growing into a better version of ourselves.❞
Though I cried, a lot, Girl, Wash Your Face is a humorous, powerful read that is easy to follow and inspiring. The solutions Rachel gives us are every day solutions, things that anyone can implement into their daily life whether through physical action or personal thought. She gives us the honest, harsh reality, but also gives us the chance to forgive ourselves, to understand others, and to create a healthy path towards healing and positivity. I loved the overarching message of self worth, power, and strength. I finished the last page with a renewed vigor for life and a new method of self-love. I highly recommend that everyone picks up a copy of Girl, Wash Your Face, whether you think you believe any lies or not. It's a book that women need and a book I'll be returning to repeatedly.
In fact, I'm off to read it again before I'm off to RISE, Rachel's women's conference!
Rachel Hollis has given us a new book! It's not fiction, it's not a cookbook, it's Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies about Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be. Part self help, part honest, heartbreaking non-fiction, Girl, Wash Your Face was the book I didn't know I needed. Broken into chapters by lie, yes as in the lies we believe in about ourselves, Rachel Hollis tackles the struggles women face daily and the steps we can take to make a positive, lasting difference. Rachel's personal stories are sometimes tough to read, but always relatable and her willingness to share her truths was incredibly impactful for me. The things she struggled and/or struggles with are the same things I struggle with. Her solutions? Easy to follow, though the dedication and the creation of the habit relies on your strength, will, and determination. It inspired me, Rachel's voice and words run through my head now throughout the day, and it taught me the ability to forgive myself each time I fail and believe the lies I shouldn't.
❝Recognizing the lies we've come to accept about ourselves is the key to growing into a better version of ourselves.❞
Though I cried, a lot, Girl, Wash Your Face is a humorous, powerful read that is easy to follow and inspiring. The solutions Rachel gives us are every day solutions, things that anyone can implement into their daily life whether through physical action or personal thought. She gives us the honest, harsh reality, but also gives us the chance to forgive ourselves, to understand others, and to create a healthy path towards healing and positivity. I loved the overarching message of self worth, power, and strength. I finished the last page with a renewed vigor for life and a new method of self-love. I highly recommend that everyone picks up a copy of Girl, Wash Your Face, whether you think you believe any lies or not. It's a book that women need and a book I'll be returning to repeatedly.
In fact, I'm off to read it again before I'm off to RISE, Rachel's women's conference!
I initially heard about Rachel on Jen Hatmaker's podcast. As she shared the premise of her book, I was captivated and knew it was one I needed to immediately order. Guys, I loved this book. Each chapter focuses on one lie that she (and we) told herself. She walks the reader through her own experience in battling that particular lie and shares how she eventually worked through it. This is a fabulous book that SO MANY women can relate to, and Rachel shares in such a down-to-earth way. One of the best books of the year thus far.
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis 2018 Thomas Nelson 2.0 / 5.0 I got this at the library, after seeing so much hype and so many people reading it. It does have a great premise. I think Rachel Hollis meant well, and was motivated by inclusion. However, this seemed very shallow and contrived. She is trying to hard to appeal to people she will never be like....the front cover of the book is case in point....Overall, the book has a good point, but here were my problems with the book:*materialistic conservative definition of success, happiness and self worth. *Stereotyping of faith-based beliefs other than her own, and labelling people as such*Claims to have Christian values but shames people for their body size, mental health issues and never does address gay or LGBTQ issues.....or disability.....*Relationship with her husband leaves me questioning...she portrays him as a barfly with a roving eye, even on the first date, but says heś he best ever....hmmm*the big one for me.....a book about happiness, success and self-worth, but rarely mentions her children....This book was based off of Hollis very popular and successful blog, and I think that is probably the best way to present this, where she can reach an audience of her peers, with similar lifestyle choices and views.Sorry this just was not for me.
Is it because I am 70 and discovered I really don’t care what people think of me, but this book didn’t resonate with me. What resonates with me now are Buddhist principles which are quite similar without the cutesiness of this book.
Compared to some of the other "self-help" books I've read, I liked this one more. However, it still was a little repetitive. The message was great, the stories were funny, but the same lines were used many times, even within her own anecdotes. I get that it didn't tell her life in chronological order, but it didn't need to repeat.
Overall, it was a solid read and I can see how it speaks to a lot of people, women especially. She's a great writer and the book is inspiring.
Overall, it was a solid read and I can see how it speaks to a lot of people, women especially. She's a great writer and the book is inspiring.
Rachel Hollis is such an inspiration. This book was just what I needed and I hope that fire it lit within me remains burning for a good long time. This book is down to earth about the struggles we go through and how to push past and overcome them. I feel stronger just having read this. It is relatable and inspirational.*I received a copy of this book from Netgalley. The review is my own, honest and unsolicited.
Fun, inspiring self-help read with good advice. Short and easy to complete.
This book just shows that we aren’t alone in the world we all go through similar experiences but in different ways and time. Thank you for sharing
Loved her honestly and they fact she was vulnerable to readers even when it was a difficult subject.
This was an interesting, funny, and relatable audiobook experience! I appreciated the Goodreads mention and the current popular cultural references. The author narrating the book made it feel more personal.
Seriously such a good book! I cant thank the author enough for her words:)
This book gave me confirmation on so much I have been working through. It was funny. It was sad. Most of all, it was honest and real.
Absolutely incredible. This is a must read for every single person!
MUST READ FOR WOMEN!! Love love this book. Sharing and will read again. Get ready for a reset and drunk on empowerment! Yes!
Just what I needed for some inspiration. No one cares as much about your goals as you do!
Best book! A must read. Wash your face
So fun and honest, you would really benefit from this heart to heart story telling.
I love that this is Godly advice mixed with worldly truths that is Christians choose to ignore sometimes. Every woman should read this book!
Amazing. Touch love is exactly what this book is, I would recommend this to both women AND men too! Rachel talks about the topics that people are too afraid or embarrassed to address. She talks about it with confidence and truth.
Very motivational, I loved the book which makes me believe in myself. Good work Rachel.
Great book, like some have said it does cover her experiences, but I think that lends a reality to what she is trying to help the reader with. I think all of us can see a part of us in almost all of what she covers. I definitely reccomend this book to anyone looking for growth.
love it.. so empowering. all woman should listen or read this book
this book really spoke to me, I'm so glad I took the 7 hours to listen to it
love this book! so inspiring and motivating! if you are an entrepreneur, it will really help you to find perspective and not feel so alone!
She speaks to you in a way you would want to keep listening to. Now I know that She has been a keynote speakers at motivational platforms for a reason. Her personal challenging stories which she shared made the book even more relatable. One would definitely feel pumped up after reading this one and would work to bring change in life.
My two favourite takeaways from this book would be;
1). I and only I have the ability to make the changes in my life and to live the life of my dreams.
2). Never break promises you make to yourself. They are more valuable than the promises you make to others.
Looking forward to read her other works as well.
My two favourite takeaways from this book would be;
1). I and only I have the ability to make the changes in my life and to live the life of my dreams.
2). Never break promises you make to yourself. They are more valuable than the promises you make to others.
Looking forward to read her other works as well.
This book was great. It made me hopeful and look at my life in a different light.
Rachel is a likeable author who was brutally honest and talked about her own personal struggles.
I really liked the chapters on life tactics such as dealing with body image and confidence.
One thing that was a little off putting for me personally is the continual references to faith and god. Whilst I know that Rachel is a deeply religious person, and for me this was the difference between 4 and 5 stars.
I really liked the chapters on life tactics such as dealing with body image and confidence.
One thing that was a little off putting for me personally is the continual references to faith and god. Whilst I know that Rachel is a deeply religious person, and for me this was the difference between 4 and 5 stars.
I’m a father of 2 daughters and loved it so much! It’s inspired me to also write about raising up girls to be confident, amazing women! Your openness, honesty, and authenticity was beyond refreshing. I laughed, felt sorrow, and renewed all within a single sentence at times. I see areas I went wrong with my girls and areas I knocked it Out of the park! I am blessed to have an amazing relationship with both my girls. We can talk about anything very candidly. Although they’re now 20 & 24 yrs old but they still live at home. I know God still has them with us at home for a reason and I want to maximize that opportunity! Once again, thank you for your willingness to write such an eye opening word that although meant for ladies has inspired a father. This should be REQUIRED reading for all dads with girls!!
I found parts of it were harder to relate to as I'm not a mom nor am I religious. But the overall message was so powerful. A must read for everyone.