Ebook Brave Not Perfect Fear Less Fail More and Live Bolder Audible Audio Edition Reshma Saujani Random House Audio Books

Product details Audible Audiobook Listening Length 5 hours and 26 minutes Program Type Audiobook Version Unabridged Publisher Random House Audio Audible.com Release Date February 5, 2019 Language English, English ASIN B07K8V73L6

Brave Not Perfect Fear Less Fail More and Live Bolder Audible Audio Edition Reshma Saujani Random House Audio Books Reviews

• I grabbed "Brave, Not Perfect" for my oldest daughter to read because it seemed like an interesting read for young women. After completing the book, she seemed very uplifted and said she has a different outlook on her life as she prepares to enter into a new year. We had a lengthy discussion after she finished reading. She said she connected with the book immediately while reading about how others struggle with this ideal image or the perception of perfection on a daily basis. She found the author's personal story about running for city council to be both crucial and inspiring. She said imagining herself in that same position, she would have listened to her friends and backed down. She shared that she was ashamed to know that truth, but grateful to recognize it because it encourages her to reconsider before thinking she can not do something. The other stories and examples also hit home for her in many aspects of her life, both personal and professional.
  
  She shared that as she read this book, she thought of the countless times where she should have spoken up or the numerous opportunities she had to take more risks and jump into the unknown. She also thought of several friends of hers who have shared similar struggles. She plans to encourage them to read the book as well because she feels it will be beneficial to them.
  
  She said that she now realizes that sometimes it's okay to admit you are not perfect, and that you should take more risks to fulfill yourself. She said the book was a quick, easy and delightful read. She encourages everyone to read it because she feels many people, regardless of gender, will find this book useful in evaluating their life. As her father, I just feel grateful that the book had such a profound and positive effect on her. father thanks Reshma Saujani
• I’m all about empowering women and tearing down the drive for perfection. But this offered nothing new or revolutionary, and I found it almost insulting to women and their intelligence. Uses the opportunity to push her political beliefs. Love Adam Grant and bought it based on one of his lists, but severely disappointed in this book.
• I like the ideas in this book. I'm a woman and now I have two daughters of my own, so I enjoyed the perspective this book offers, and it made me really think about how I choose to teach and discipline my children. The book seems wordy in parts - reiterating the same idea over and over again. Although I believe the ideas are important, any book will become boring when the same idea is discussed ad nauseam. In the beginning half of the book, I was annoyed because I felt like the book points out problems but does not really discuss ideas for how to apply them to everyday life. Near the end of the book, she does offer some application instructions and ideas. I'm thankful for these, but do wish they were a little more evenly distributed throughout the book. I would completely recommend the content of this book, but I do wish it was slightly rearranged and perhaps edited down a bit in places.
• Bought this for my wife. She liked parts of it but it is very political, and the implication is if you don't agree with the author's politics you aren't "brave." Self help books shouldn't be personal propaganda. That is called attempted brainwashing.
• Maybe this book is good. My 9 year old daughter seemed to be enjoying it until she encountered the first F-Bomb. I skimmed a few pages and found a few more words I'd rather her not be reading.
• First two sections are great ! Last section had “ok” advice nothing shocking
• Haven’t finished reading but I am very close!!! Im in the last second. This book was my jumpstart-ish to get back into reading while also finding out my purpose. This book is relatable, direct, & even sometimes funny. I plan to have my mother read it & my girl cousins
• This book definitely helps to put things in perspective