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Do you ever suspect that everyone else has life figured out and you don’t have a clue? If so, Rachel Hollis has something to tell you: that’s a lie.

If you have ever said any of these things to yourself . . .

Something else will make me happy.
I’m not a good mom.
I will never get past this.
I am defined by my weight.
I should be further along by now.

. . . then you could benefit from the unflinching faith and rock-hard tenacity Rachel Hollis has in store for you. In this challenging but conversational book, Rachel exposes the twenty lies and misconceptions that too often hold us back from living joyfully and productively, lies we’ve told ourselves so often we don’t even hear them anymore.

Rachel is real and talks about real issues. More than that, she reveals the specific practical strategies that helped her move past them. In the process, she encourages, entertains, and even kicks a little butt, all to convince you to do whatever it takes to get real and become the joyous, confident woman you were meant to be. Because you really can live with passion and hustle – and give yourself grace without giving up.

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girls supporting girls, women supporting women, rise podcast, lets rise podcast, female leadership

Rachel Hollis, host of the Rise and Rise Together podcasts, CCO of the company she founded, and mother of four wants you to stop thinking you have to balance it all and apologize for wanting it.

Girl, Wash Your Face

In this book, each chapter tackles a different lie Rachel has believed, the authentic examples from her own life illustrating those lies, and then the methods she used (or wish she had used) to defeat those lies. These are big, vulnerable topics like 'I Should Be Farther Along By Now' and 'I Will Never Get Past This'.

Rachel doesn't want this book to change your life. She wants you to read this book, and then feel strengthened so you change your life.

'Girl, Wash Your Face is a dose of high-octane straight talk that will spit you out on the other end chasing down dreams you hung up long ago'.

Jen Hatmaker, author of 'For the Love'.

'In Rachel Hollis’ first nonfiction book, you will find she is less cheerleader and more life coach. This means readers won’t just walk away inspired, but they will walk away with the right tools in hand to actually do their dreams'.

Jessica Honegger, Founder & Co-CEO.

Girl, Stop Apologizing

'How can I get my mom to be more supportive?

How do I convince my husband to watch the kids so I can workout?

How can I get my boyfriend to eat healthy with me so it’s easier for me to stay on track?

How can I get my dad to support my decision to change majors?

The best advice I know of in this situation is, if you want to change someone else, change yourself. People change because they’re inspired by someone else’s example, not because they were coerced into doing it.

People change because they see in someone else what’s Probable, not because someone harasses them over and over about what’s Possible.

You will never change someone else unless you find the courage and the will and the resolve to change Yourself. You will never do any of those things if you aren’t willing to let people be inconvenienced by your journey'.

An excerpt from Girl, Stop Apologizing.


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'If Rachel Hollis tells you to wash your face, turn on that water! She is the mentor every woman needs, from new mommas to seasoned business women.' -- - Anna Todd, New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of the After series

'In Rachel Hollis's first nonfiction book, you will find she is less cheerleader and more life coach. This means readers won't just walk away inspired; they will walk away with the right tools in hand to actually do their dreams. Dream doing is what Rachel is all about. You will be, too, when you read her newest book.' -- - Jessica Honegger, founder and co-CEO of the Noonday Collection

'Rachel's voice is the winning combination of an inspiring life coach and your very best (and funniest) friend. Shockingly honest and hilariously down to earth, Girl, Wash Your Face is a gift to women who want to flourish and live a courageously authentic life.' -- - Megan Tamte, founder and co-CEO of Evereve

'There aren't enough women in leadership telling other women to GO FOR IT. We typically get the caregiver; we rarely get the boot camp instructor. Rachel lovingly but firmly tells us it is time to stop letting the tail wag the dog and get on with living our wild and precious lives. Girl, Wash Your Face is a dose of high-octane straight talk that will spit you out on the other end, chasing down dreams you hung up on long ago. Love this girl.' -- - Jen Hatmaker, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Legacy Collective

About the Author

Rachel laid the foundation for her lifestyle brand and media company with the same unfiltered honesty and staunch inclusivity that made her a three-time New York Times bestselling author. Hollis connects with a highly engaged and growing global audience of women who treasure her transparency and optimism. She is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers, plays host to some of today’s top podcasts, and is a proud mama of four who uses her platform to empower and embolden women around the world. Rachel calls Texas home; more specifically, the Hill Country just outside of Austin.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1400201659
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson; paper back edition (February 6, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781400201655
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1400201655
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 0.92 x 8.7 inches

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Rachel Hollis laid the foundation for her lifestyle brand and media company with the same unfiltered honesty and staunch inclusivity that made her a two-time #1 New York Times bestselling author. Hollis connects with a highly engaged and growing global audience who treasures her transparency and optimism. She is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers, plays host to one of today’s top podcasts, and is a proud working mama of four who uses her platform to empower and embolden women around the world. Rachel calls Texas home; more specifically, the Hill Country just outside of Austin.

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LeNish Allen

I am my own hero!

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2023

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Men, women, teenager or adult READ this book! Rachel Hollis opened herself abd her life to the world in order to help many of us through the toughest times of our life or even as motivation! Please read!

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This book can change your life if you let it!

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2019

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Right from the beginning of the introduction it grabbed me!
“You, and only you, are ultimately responsible for who you become and how happy you are.”
Guys how powerful is that?!?
So the basic premise of the book is Rachel addressing 20 lies that have been instrumental in her life. At the end of each chapter, she discusses three specific, tangible ways she addressed that lie. The overall goal is to teach you self-awareness to identify the lies you tell yourself and to target those head on. Although I did not identify with each and every lie during this season of my life, I got a little something out of every chapter. I can totally see myself re-reading this book once or twice a year and gaining something new every time.
At first I was afraid that because I don’t have children I wouldn’t get anything from the book, but that is totally not true! Yes, Rachel talks about her children and being a mother but that’s not what the book is about. This book came along at the perfect time in my life to slap me in the face and light a fire under my butt. Seriously, I needed motivation some kind of bad and this book was life changing for me. I also loved that Rachel dropped in little religious tidbits. It wasn’t necessarily a “Christian book” but had just enough in there to let me know Jesus sent this book my way.
Rachel is real and raw and in your face but at this season in my life that’s what I needed. Don’t pick it up if you’re passive about making some changes. Or maybe do pick it up and it’ll slap you around like it did me. Either way every woman needs this book whether you’re 18 or 80 there truly is something for everyone.
Top three things I learned from this book:
1. Stop making and keeping promises to everyone else and start keeping promises to your own dang self!
2. No one decides how big your dreams can be but YOU. Also write down your goals and speak them aloud
3. Gods has perfect timing.
4. Ok one more because I can’t narrow it down to three – EMBRACE THE CHAOS AND LOVE THE LIFE YOU ARE LIVING, RIGHT NOW, TODAY!
I could sit here and quote this whole book because it’s that good but because I want you to go out and buy it for yourself, I’m going to leave you with some of my favorite quotes/advice/
“You must choose to be happy, grateful and fulfilled. If you make that choice every single day, regardless of where you are or what’s happening, you will be happy.”
“You are in charge of your own life, and there’s not one thing in it that you’re not allowing to be there.”
“Nobody – not a voice of authority, not your mama, not the foremost expert in your arena – gets to tell you how big your dreams can be. They can talk all they want…but you get to decide if you’re willing to listen to them”
“Your dream is worth fighting for, and while you’re not in control of what life throws at you, you are in control of the fight.”
“Nothing that lasts is accomplished quickly. Nobody’s entire legacy is based on a single moment, but rather the collection of one’s experiences. If you’re lucky, your legacy will be a lifetime in the making.”
“Pretty good is way better than trying to fake perfection any day of the week.”
“God has perfect timing. Maybe that goal wasn’t ever meant to be yours. Maybe you have to walk through this space that you’re in to be ready for that. Nothing is wasted. Every single moment is preparing you for the next.”
“Someone else’s opinion of you is none of your business.”
“Don’t hide your light under a bushel because you’re too afraid someone won’t like the glare.”
Okay I’m going to stop now because seriously there’s just too much good stuff in this book! Go pick it up for yourself! Borrow it from the library if you have to. Several chapters from the audiobook are listed on Rachel’s podcast, Rise, which is also awesome all by itself.
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Podcast: Rise by Rachel Hollis

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Amber Kristin Mooney

My soul needed this!

Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023

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I am lost for words on how deep this book resonates with me. From the single mom all the way down to the confused, conflicted being that is navigating through a huge transformation. I feel (more)"found", heard, clear, and hopeful for the bright future awaiting me. As an entrepreneur, mom, and future wife: Thank you for sharing your testimonies and story, it really moved me in the most divine way!

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Victoria N.

Autobiography masked as personal development

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2018

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I adore Rachel Hollis. BUT....

Despite her frequent and boisterous claims on social media that she aims at creating content for and building a community of diversity, this book is not really for a diverse audience.

Within the first chapter it was clear. Rachel Hollis’ avatar, or target audience, is a married, working mom or a married, stay-at-home mom.

This makes reading GWYF really hard for me as a single mom.

This book is 90% an autobiography, and about 10% or less of “self-help” or “personal development.” At times the text even reads like a pitch to hire her to speak at my next event, touting her every victory, achievement, and accolade. While she shares the tools she utilized to help her achieve goals, and some of them are great tools, it still reads like an autobiography and I grew weary of the “me, me, me” monologue.

Sadly, this book did not live up to the hype. At all. Given my first career in sales, I’m left sort of wondering if some of that hype was artificial, manufactured spin by the publisher and the guiding hand of her husband’s professional influence since taking over the running of her media company.

As a single mom trying to make my own dreams come true while working 8-5, I found this book and her story hard to relate to. I just can’t listen to her talk about her 5 minutes of financial challenges because the reality is she built her business with her 6-figure corporate husband paying all the bills and supporting their lifestyle.

Yet another story of a woman achieving her dreams only because her husband was able to financially support them and any income from her wasn’t required. By her own admission, she worked because she wanted to, not because she had to.

As a single mom, these stories do nothing for me. Her tools are useless for my single mom life. Though I thoroughly enjoyed her writing and story-telling, I read this as a biography not a personal development gold mine.

It sends a message that a woman with children can only achieve her dreams if she has a husband at home so she can quit punching a clock and devote herself full-time to chasing her dream.

For a working mom or a stay at home mom, Rachel Hollis’ words may be sweet balm to a tender soul. It may give them hope and courage to have a heart to heart with their partner. For those readers, I’m sure this book was all they thought it would be.

However, Rachel Hollis incredibly naive if she believes her story is widely applicable to any and every woman, regardless of marital status, income level, or education.

The fact is, if she didn’t have a Disney executive husband financing their lives and now at the helm of her company, the landscape of her life would look very different. Their lifestyle is not the norm, and it never has been. His income alone was probably at least $20,000 more than the median, combined household income of average American citizens. That affords a tremendous amount of freedom and luxury for his spouse to pursue any kind of dream, regardless of what kind of income it brings in. The average woman in our country does not have a husband that makes six-figures working for media megalodon and can afford for her to quit her job to pursue her dream.
Most successful authors and speakers unfortunately have the same narrative: ambitious wife left the security of punching a clock when her husband agreed to support her following her dream.

Since that’s not who I am, I just couldn’t relate to most of her book. There wasn’t anything she offered that was that unique or thought-provoking. Her style wasn’t that big a deal to me because that’s sort of how I am in my real life -

The stop-whining-because-it’s-raining-and-put-on-your-polka-dot-
Rain-boots-and-grab-an-umbrella-and-keep-it-freakin-moving type of woman.

Maybe because I’m the friend that won’t allow you to whine and so are my closest friends, I didn’t find her in-your-face-like-a-football-coach style all that novel.
The Rachel Hollis in the book says she never reads reviews anymore. Book Rachel says she deliberately and intentionally seeks out people different than herself, humbly receives criticism when she unintentionally puts her foot in her mouth due to naivete or ignorance.

The Rachel Hollis on social media and podcasts constantly begs for reviews on iTunes, Amazon, Goodreads to help her following and rankings grow. Social media Rachel projects an arrogant, “IDGAF” attitude to anyone who dares disagree with her, calling them bullies and sad people, daring them with “COME AT ME BRO.”

So, Book Rachel doesn’t care what I say, but Social media Rachel says I should write a review because “it means so much” to all the people that work hard to create content? But Live Stream Rachel doesn’t care either? So, which is it? Does my review only matter if you like what I have to say? Does In Real Life Rachel read them or not? Who is Rachel Hollis really and does she care or not?

I think I liked Rachel Hollis a lot more before I read GWYF.

Again, I love Rachel Hollis.

She’s funny, honest, and is okay going through life just figuring it out along the way. She seems to have found the secret sauce to maintaining a great marriage, healthy kids, and a thriving career. I enjoy her live streams with her husband and she clearly has love overflowing from her cup onto her children. Like myself, her spiritual gift is likely exhortation and she is passionate about helping women do the same thing she has - work hard and achieve their dreams.

I just have a different perspective. I honestly don’t think she sees her perspective is the privileged, air-conditioned VIP box at the baseball field and most of us are out here in the cheap seats in the outfield. Her level of success has many prerequisites not available to the majority, and to pretend none of that matters and anyone can do what she did in all her claims borders on unethical. Her only unique, innovative creations in the personal development space are her #Last90Days challenge and the Start Today journal.

Rachel Hollis has just announced she is starting one-on-one coaching in 2019 and I’m guessing her daily livestreams on Instagram are the grass roots beginnings of a morning show with national syndication. I’m hanging out for the time being, guardedly optimistic about what the Hollis Co./The Chic Site (yet another two-sided identity I don’t understand) will continue to produce.

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Brittnae

An enjoyable read

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023

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As someone who is in that weird sweet spot of your upper 20s when it seems like almost everyone is married or has children and it seems like I am forever stuck in a “When will it be my turn?” phase of life - I needed this book

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023

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Each chapter is a gem. Some will shine brighter for you than others. The last chapter donkey kicked me in the solar plexus. I needed it at just this moment. Reread at a later date to see the gems in a different light.

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Honesty and Acceptance

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2019

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Before I review the book itself I would like to address a few things in reviews that made me hesitant to read the book. The first is that this is NOT a self help book! It is a motivational/inspirational book. It is ment to inspire you to do better and be okay with the person you really are. You are not getting information from a psychologist to FIX your problems, but rather 20 different points (chapters) that can be helpful with where you are at in your life.

Secondly Rachel Hollis is a Christian and brings up things from being raised as such. She brings up that her belief in God has helped her realize some things about herself and wants you to realize them too. She says that belief in God or a higher power might help you. However, she doesn't force or say that you have to believe what she believes. And though there are a couple of scriptures quoted I wouldnt say that this is a religious book. When you say that most people expect that it holds a lot of scripture and unbending beliefs of the particular persons religion. Its inspiring and accepting! Which may be recognized as religious traits but really should be how people are about themselves and others. This is why I believe this book has recieved criticism for having too much or too little religion. Dont let the fact that God is mentioned dissuade you from reading the book because you dont need to be hyper religious or atheist to be able to relate to the concept of loving your neighbor and other good human characteristics.

Lastly this may not be so greatly written piece of literature but I dont think it would be as moving if it were. This is about being honest about the good the bad and the ugly of Rachel Hollis and our selves. She uses personal examples and writes as though she is a friend sitting right there with you. It's not ment to distance you from her but for her to come off as a friend that accepts you for who you are and confided some of her life struggles to you. Not all the chapters in this book may apply to you but there are bound to be a few where you can relate and appreciate her honestly about all of it. Whether you are the good the bad or the ugly of each chapter, you have the chance to learn from her and yourself.

This book is HONEST! We are all in different walks of life but there are things that we can all have in common at some point. That is what this book is about. Things that we can have in common but may not talk about because of embarrassment, the constant shaming that people are doing, or the fact that it just might be considered inappropriate to discuss at the dinner table. We all have things about ourselves that we believe but should we believe all of them? Are we self aware enough that we can tell we need help or should make changes with something? Nowadays there is so much scrutiny about everything but that scrutiny doesn't help it actually can hurt us so take a minute read something honest, sometimes funny, sad and moving.

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Alycia

Inspiring and motivating

Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023

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I like how Rachel never gave up and her words are so inspiring. Definitely a good read to motivate you to wash your face!

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Angie

This book was really pretty cool

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2022

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I couldn't relate to all of it. I'm not a mom, or a very competitive person, or really super driven, but I am quite spiritual, and this book was actually recommended to me by spirit to read.

I was in a meditation one day, and I saw an image of this book come up on the top of a page along with "you are a badass." So, when I finished the meditation, I searched for the yellow "You are a Badass" book and both that book and this one popped up on the same page on Amazon exactly as it looked in my vision! It was really cool and I knew I was meant to read them.

The beginning of the book was super interesting and very inspiring. I love the candidates throughout. I was going to stop reading at the part where she has kids and is talking about being a mom and mom life and how to deal with being a mom, because I just couldn't relate, but something urged me to keep reading, and I did, eventually get to more parts that were less mommy oriented and more relatable for me.

I do recommend this book. Its not gonna be for everyone, but there really are some great insights sprinkled into this little number, and on top of that, the page count on my kindle says 222, which is an angel number that says many things, but also likes remind us all that in life balance is key, not perfection. I think that kinda sums this book up nicely.

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Rachel is the best friend that every woman needs in their life!

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018

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Sometimes as women we need that emotional cheerleader in our life that takes whatever we are going through to take us by the hand and give us that much needed talk to stop feeling sorry for whatever you're going through and get moving forward. Yet all too often we fall for the lies our own self is telling us. Lies that we aren't a good enough mom, while others around us seem to breeze through motherhood without a care in the world. Lies that all of our dreams will remain just that, dreams of a life we never got around to living. Lies that we are not good enough, when God cared enough to make us the fine women we are today. Don't you need someone to give you that honest talk to shake you out of your pity party of one and get moving on with your life with a better outlook for tomorrow.

Enter Rachel Hollis, who I think resembles Anna Kendrick quite a bit and who always seems to have it together and never seems to have a bad day, a bad month or even a bad year. Yet as women that is how we constantly compare ourselves to others around us instead of comparing our yesterday person to our today person. Why do we do that? In her book, Girl, Wash Your Face, Rachel gets brutally honest, like your best friend would and holds nothing back to get you through the lies she faced and quite honestly like most of the lies all women believe. It is a cry along with her book as she faces adoption struggles, laugh with her when she shares the most incredible stories of her own life and gives you a transparent look at how she can appear to have it all together on the outside and is barely holding it all together on the inside.

She is the one friend I think all of dream of having. She is the person who would come cry with you while your enduring one of life's most challenging struggles, like losing her brother to suicide and then helping you back on your feet to show you that you don't have to stay in that place, and you can use what you're going through to make you stronger. She is such a wonder to listen to and trust me, all of us women NEED this book. I found so many great take away's that I believe I'm going to have to buy another one so I can have a pristine copy, while this one is my reference source to run to when I need a quick pick me up. For me, this book is a much needed book for all women both young and old and why I feel it is beyond worthy of 5 out of 5 stars.

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Worthy of reading and/or listening to again and again!

Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2018

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I’m not sure why or how I haven’t written a formal review of this AMAZING AND INSPIRING book despite me singing its praises for the last few months; despite watching Rachel speak live at Book Bonanza 2018. Perhaps it’s because I felt like I’ve already communicated and shouted from the rooftops and referred and sung to the world that this is a MUST READ BOOK. Correction: this is a MUST-LISTEN to book.

But I can’t stop there. So, here’s me formally giving this work of awesome prose 5+++++ STARS.

Rachel Hollis gives a stellar audio performance as she reads her own words. Words of encouragement and courage and empowerment. I can tell she genuinely believes in them from her tone and the sheer conviction in her voice. I can also feel the emotion as she shares some very painful, sad, and sometimes embarrassing moments from her own life. She uses them as examples to build an empathetic base; she knows the heartache, the hurt, the anger. It makes you relate. It made me relate.

Yet what resonated with me was not only her advice of how she got through the hard times, but the self-assurances she tells herself and the way she addresses you: the listener or reader. Her words give no excuses. Rather, they lead you to forgive yourself, and accept past actions. To always move forward, even if it’s an inch. And if you fall down, she lends a hand/advice/mindset on how to get back up again.

What I’ve learned in the last few months after listening, is that reinforcement is key. You can listen/read this book once and get on the high to do more, be more. But that quickly fades as life and other media settle back in.

So what did I do?
I listen. Again and again. I turn on a chapter as I’m driving, doing chores, or relaxing on the couch.

Don’t have the Audio book?
Follow Rachel on Instagram. She has a channel and daily posts that remind you of those positive messages to get your day and your headspace started on the right foot.

All this being said, I realize a lot of the advice she gives are concepts I’ve heard before. What makes Rachel different is her. How she presents everything just speaks to me. She has a demeanor that I respect. Maybe it’s because I’ve been following her for several years now, watching her practice what she now preaches. Whatever the reason, it appears I’m not alone in such thinking. And I’m so very thankful as the world needs more spokespersons like her on the stage to constantly be our cheerleader amidst the overwhelming negativity.

PS: Rachel if on the off-chance that you’re reading this, in the words of Colleen Hoover: “Push your boundaries, that's what they’re there for”. Thanks for that constant reminder ❤️

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Noelle McNamee

Very Interesting

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2023

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I believe that the best part of this book is that the author wrote it because she truly wants to help other women. The book made me realise that although the path I'm on is not the one I originally wanted, I can still be happy. I have been existing for a long time and now I'm starting to live again. I have been through a lot in life but it doesn't mean I should just give up. I still have hopes and dreams, I just need to adjust them a little.

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Maureen W.

100x would recommend!

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019

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What an uplifting read. Rachel’s infectious energy, tell-it-like-it-is, vulnerable, upbeat attitude gives this book life. For too long this society has shoved down women’s throats [in more ways than one] how we are expected to think, dress, act, walk, talk; what we’re supposed to look like, who we’re supposed to talk to, what we’re supposed to eat, what careers we’re supposed to have or not have, who we’re supposed to date, how to parent, etc. Rachel single-handedly breaks down these barriers by telling her raw, natural, real truth. My only critique would be her frequent references to Christianity. If that’s how she has been able to successfully navigate through this brutal thing we call life, then more power to her! I’m a die hard Catholic girl, myself. But if we’re preaching about touching the souls of women from all walks of life, I think it’s important to be mindful that not all are going to feel empowered or connected in that way. Some may actually feel the opposite.

Regardless; the world needs more people like Rachel Hollis. Women empowering other women. Teaching us not to be afraid to look inside ourselves, and dissect our innermost workings. The good, the bad, and the hideously ugly.

I had an earth-shifting moment about halfway through this book. As a 28 year old, which a masters degree in Social Work, and a full-time government job, I had a pain-stakingly uncomfortable realization. I don’t have any real goals. Sure, there are trajectories in which I would like to see my career go, all of which feel hopelessly unattainable. (I will argue with anyone who wants to go toe-to-toe, that social work is undoubtedly the most unforgiving, thankless career imaginable.) Those stories Rachel was telling about foster care and the broken system? They’re more real than you can possibly imagine. And we live it every day. In fact, it pays our bills. (Except not.) But of course, that’s not why we do it. My “life goals” at this point are to be married, buy a house in the country, and start a family. NONE of which I can control, no matter how hard I try. So, I need to find something I can control.

Rachel is right. You have to dig down deep and relight the flame that went out however many years ago for whatever reason. She has reminded me that I’m too young to feel as though the world is closing in. I can’t wait to read “Girl, Wash Your Face!” and attend her conferences! I truly hope to meet her one day. I would love nothing more than to join a powerful team of women (and men) empowering other women (and men)!

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Cristina

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Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2019

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I first heard this as an audio tape... Read by the author. But let's back up...
A friend of mine on Facebook had asked if anyone was reading this, apparently it was new and she bought it and LOVED it, she wanted to see if anyone else was reading it and if someone wanted to discuss it with her as they went. I don't have the time for mini book clubs, but I figured that I do enjoy a good book, so I commented that if she recommended it so highly, I was going to look at it- everyone on that thread commented back to me that I "needed it," and how "wonderful" and "relatable" it was. Some time passed and I didn't have much time to sit down, but I ran across the free audiobook somewhere and was pleasantly surprised that Rachel Hollis reads it HERSELF. Not only did that make the book far more relatable because you could hear raw emotions, but it also made it to where I felt compelled to reference certain parts in the book. After I completed the audiobook the first time, I ordered the book, read it, and then listened to the audiobook again. This book is VERY well put together, and although I typically do not like 'fad reading material,' I found this book to be VERY compelling.
There's something about the text that makes it relatable, even for someone who has not gone through a situation... For those of us who HAVE gone through situations, this book discusses; relationships (failing and successful as well as growing), suicide, adoption, children, marriage, and so much more. A friend of mine talked to me about changes he saw in a family member, he told me his concerns and I told him that I felt this book would be helpful. I sent him a review I had seen on it, and he told me he was checking the local book store- I am certain that he forgot to get it for the family member, but I think this book would be very helpful for the young lady still. Honestly, for anyone who feels like they are in a low place, or even a medium place, this book is a great idea. I know there is a second book coming soon, I am undecided if I want to read that one at this point, but this book really lifted my spirits. I would recommend buying this, in fact, I may order it for another person I know who needs to be reminded that they are worth everything, on all days.

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Hannah-rose

Time to Get Motivated!

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019

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Girl, Wash Your Face is a raw, real, and honest book that makes you question some, if not most, areas in your life. Rachel Hollis writes from experience but also challenges us to look into our own lives and see if we're walking with the right mindset or in the lie. This book, from the first chapter, inspired me! The advice that you're in control of being happy and not saying no to the things you want to do, really helped me step up and do the thing God has been calling me to do for a year, build a website with a blog! This book also helped me to stop believing the lies I felt Satan telling me.
Each chapter began with a lie. It was a lie that, at some point, Rachel had asked herself during different seasons in her life. She is brutally honest and shares events in her life that others would want to bury under a rock rather than let thousands of people read them! I appreciate Rachel's courage to share these lessons in her life because only a few people have the strength to do that. I've struggled with it, and I know a lot more people have as well.
Girl, Wash Your Face was an incredible, eye-opening, book, even if I didn't agree with everything that Rachel was saying/writing. I loved how she incorporated God and her relationship with Him in this book, it was refreshing to read and learn about someone else's walk with Him.
This was a thought-provoking book that I'm so pleased made it as our month's choice in my book club. I'm also enjoying reading fellow book club member's opinions of each of the chapters and what they're getting out of this book. I feel as if this book brings people together, it's one that needs to be shared with friends and family members, so if you're reading this review and contemplating whether or not you should read it, I say that you definitely should!

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