ISBN/ASIN: 978-1771411240
AUTHOR: Lorrie Forde
GENRE: Adult Fiction / Self Help
NUMBER OF PAGES: 238
SERIES / STANDALONE: Standalone
HOW I GOT THIS BOOK: This Book is part of the iRead Book Tours
SUMMARY:
Where are you on your priority list? A key question in measuring self-care. Uncover your own customized
strategies for moving further up that list as you bring this thought provoking and interactive book to
life around your own kitchen table. Connect with friends and get your sense of self back with doable
self-care strategies.
Author Lorrie Forde invites you to break all the old rules about not writing in books—this one is yours
to write in, reflect back on, and share as you choose. Make it work for you! This is not another thing
to add to your ‘to-do’ list. Let the pages do the work and before you know it, you’ll be laughing with
friends, reconnecting with your passion, and the envy of your peers as you figure out what ‘feeds you’
and where your ‘weak spots’ are. How long will it take till you’re using “F” words all the time and
your cookie jar is overflowing? Analogies like this cookie jar and using really good “F” words help us
to laugh at reality and a little laughter really can make all the difference.
REVIEW:
In the recent past, 'the F word' has been used widely as a phrase to denote an offensive and rude word.
While the word itself is used more often that it was a few years ago, to denote a varied list of
feelings and emotions, there can be no doubt in anyone's minds that the moment they read the phrase 'F
word', their mind automatically goes to that one word. So did my mind.
But in making me think about 'really good F words', the author has indirectly showed me just how quickly
I, like many people, jump to conclusions and assume things without information. I knew that the title
was a play on words. But before I began reading the book, I tried naming a few 'F words' that were not
offensive. And yes, I came up with only a very few, with 'Food' topping the list.
And then I began
reading the book.
I do not want to reveal what exactly the 'Really Good F Words' are, but they are surely words we should
think of more often. The book had me at the beginning 'Doing the Groundwork' chapter. Yes, the title
did get my attention. But this is not the self help book that I would open, read, get enlightened by
and close and get on with my life. This felt more like it was intended as a work book of sorts where
the readers could jot down thoughts, notes, goals and lists. While this was a really good way to get
people involved, I personally found it a bit comical to write everything down. (It was a 'feeling' I
got over by the time I was nearing the middle of the book, though. It started sounding 'fun'.)
As to the other aspects, the cover is a warm blue and interesting enough. The author has tried to
inject humour into the book and has obviously decided laughter works better in getting the reader
involved. I enjoyed the experience as a whole. The language was simple, though very attractive. Special
mention must be given for the little boxes where important points, stories and other things were
highlighted. The font and the content of these boxes were something I looked forward to.
Overall, I liked the approach the book had taken and also the practical but inspirational real life
events. The book was so similar yet so unique when compared to other books of this genre.
WHAT I LIKED:
- The Title
- The Author's approach to writing
- The little boxes with notes.
- This book won't interest you if you are not a fan of this genre. This is not for every casual reader
If you are on the lookout for a funny, clean self help book that could get you out of your dull routine
and get you working in a new direction, this book might just be the thing you need.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Lorrie Forde is a daughter, a mother, a sister, a grandma, and a friend. She learned the hard way that
balance is her secret ingredient in the analogy of a full and healthy ‘cookie jar’.
During a twenty-five year career in post-secondary education and through her work as a professional
Executive and Life Coach, Lorrie has gathered the research and the tools she needed to bring this book
to life. “I believe everyone deserves to have a coach and this book was a way for me to make that
possible. I invite my readers to have fun with the process and to trust that their answers will come—
they always do.” Lorrie loves to fill her days with adventure and laughter. She enjoys her work and
says, “I work hard but I work to live—I don’t live to work.”
EDITIONS AVAILABLE: Paperback
PRICE $19.95 for paperback
BOOK LINKS: Amazon
Dhivya, Thanks so much for your review. I appreciated all of your comments and was especially drawn to your reference about the "little boxes with notes". It was important to me that my voice came through in the book and those little boxes were a way for me to make that happen. Thanks again and btw....Food was one of my good F words too. :)
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