Don’t get it twisted….
Don’t let the title of this book scare you away. It’s a shocking memoir but with a happy ending. My kind of feel good book. ‘How to Murder Your Life’, is a brutally honest (& overly shocking) memoir about the life of Cat Marnell, an associate beauty editor for Lucky magazine, who seems to have her sh*t together. But we soon find out within several chapters that Marnell opens up completely, page by page, about how she was living a double life of a somewhat celebrity stature to a functioning drug addict in NYC for years….until she hits rock bottom. The true story of ‘ambition & addiction’, of self loathing, self sabotage and lack of self respect. Humility and bravery all rolled into one. Anyone who has overcome or struggled with addiction would understand the lengths someone goes to to get their ‘fix’. I give Marnell much respect and courage to be able to relive her world all over again to do this project. She decided it was time to come clean and write this incredible, tantalizing, addictive book. A read that will want you craving more.
Side note: While reading the first couple of chapters, Marnell mentions about hanging out with a couple of comedians in NYC, two of whom I know personally. What a small world! I actually might have known her too and didn’t even know it!
One thing’s for sure……
‘The Universe Has Your Back’, is one of my favorite books! I was told about this book by a friend, who swore I would enjoy it and fall in love with it and she was absolutely right. On the #1 NY Best Seller list, Gabrielle Bernstein literally ‘transforms your fears into faith’ through each and every page that you read. Bernstein is a firm believer that whatever you put out in the universe will come back to you, regardless what it is. Put out the good and you shall receive the good, is her motto. It can also work the opposite….put out the bad and you shall receive the bad, so watch what you ask for.
I love how Bernstein also recaps what she talks about in each chapter so you can look back at it whenever you need it. With mantras & exercises for you to follow, it will allow you to take a moment during reading and get into a more vibrational zen like state to fully receive what you want at the moment in your life. This is a book that should be on your coffee table, your nightstand, your bookshelf, your bag. This is a book that will take you to the Universe and beyond. Let me know if you have read it and what you think!
#BOSSBabe…..
#GirlBoss, a memoir of Sophia Amoruso, the founder of the NASTY GAL empire, tells a rags to riches story and how anything is possible if you just put your mind to it. With Amoruso’s tenacity, determination & vision, she goes into detail of how something as an idea that she was passionate about as a young woman, turned into a multimillion dollar business. Anyone doubting their talents and/or dreams, needs to read this book. If these chapters don’t push you to accomplishing what you know you are capable of, then I don’t know what will. Dive right in and get ready to pursue your dreams.
We really do Give AF…..
You know that saying ‘IDGAF’? We all have said it multiple times, whatever we were feeling at the time. Well, according to Mark Manson, we actually should give a f***. A different approach of self-love & self-help books that I am used to reading, Manson explains that the happy-go lucky positive life we are all told to live, is not reality. Instead, he wants you to focus on dealing with the nitty gritty of things that are messed up in our lives, head on. In his eyes, opening up and being honest with yourself by managing the ‘f***ed up situation (s)’ that we pretend never existed in our lives because either too painful, traumatic, upsetting, etc., is the best way to live a happy life. Accepting it, dealing with it, and learning from it. A real eye opener book that will allow you to become a better person for yourself to living a happier life. IMO, this is a must read book.
Girrrrlllll, you on 🔥
An extension of her first book, Girl Code, Cara Alwill Leyba writes another powHERful book, Girl on Fire, that lets us know the secret for grabbing what we want in life by the cojones and going full force with it to making things happen……by ourselves. Collaboration over competition is what it’s all about and actually creating what we want in life by our own rules, no one else’s. This book makes you really dive into your thoughts on what you really want your life all while making you realize that you are unstoppable and can do just that. With her no bullshit, straight to the point attitude, Leyba isn’t afraid to tell you like it is for you to realize that you can accomplish everything you were meant to. Read each chapter, focus on the key notes and do the thinking and writing exercises…..and then look back on them anytime you feel down on yourself. This book is everything you need to hear to let you know that you can get shit done….your way. Don’t let ANYONE dull your fuego. Pick it up and start reading!
Boss Babe Status……
For any female trying to be her own boss, Girl Code, is a book you need to read. Revealing secrets for ‘success, sanity and happiness’, Cara Alwill Leyba lays down the foundation for you on how to be successful at being your own boss. Being true to yourself and what you want is key to making sh*t happen for you. What I like most about this book, is that Leyba interviews female entrepreneurs who have become successful and powerful in their field. And harps on the montage, ‘if we can do it, so can you.’ Honing in on fears that are holding us back and pushing them aside to really pursue what our dreams and aspirations are. An uplifting book for any female entrepreneur who wants to make a name for herself. Start bossing up and read this book!
You Are……
A total BADASS!! Yes, you! That’s exactly how I feel when I read Jen Sincero’s ‘Badass‘ Series. I first came across her first book I read, ‘You are a Badass‘ (yellow) by a friend who actually sent this to me because they thought I would love it as much as they did. And they were right! I loved it so much, I ended up buying two more of Sincero’s books….’You are a Badass at Making Money‘ and ‘You are a Badass Everyday’. And I equally fell in love with those two just like their original. Something about a renowned author putting your badass qualities to light and having faith in you to succeed in all areas of your journey, reassures you that you can and will achieve anything that YOUR badassery allows. I actually call these books…the FEEL GOOD series, cuz that’s exactly how they make you feel when you pick them up and dive in. I’ve re-read them several times too, have done the exercises and overall feel like I am a total and complete BADASS that has control of my life. Let me know if you’ve read these too and if you enjoyed them as much as I did!
Quarantine, Read & Chill
What a change our world has been in for the past couple of months, right? I know some states are starting to lift the quarantine ban but where I live in Massachusetts, we’re still being told to stay indoors. With that being said, I wanted to share some good reads with you to enjoy while quarantined (if you still are like me). The first book that I posted on my business IG, @thepowhercollab was called ‘Radical Self Love‘ by Gala Darling. This author hit it on the money to express what it means to love yourself fully. This book literally changed my life and I have been giving it to everyone I know because to me, it is the holy grail of all things Self Love. You can purchase this amazing book at https://galadarling.com/.
Give it a read and let me know what you think!
