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I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl
In a crazy, media distracted world the important questions often get lost What’s your passion? What’s your purpose? Who do you want to be? Alexis Jones has built a career listening to and helping girls around the world figure out those questions in order to inspire them to think for themselves, to speak their truth, to discover their purpose, and to dream HUGE! Alexis believes that you’re not broken nor do you need to be fixed. You already are that girl who creates magic wherever she goes, who lives fearlessly, who inspires those around her to dream bigger, and who will leave the world better, just for having been in it. Stop listening to that voice inside your head that tells you you’re not good enough. Stop worrying that you don’t have the perfect body, perfect job, perfect relationship, or perfect anything for that matter. Stop letting other people draw boundaries and limits around your life. And start living the life that you truly want (now!), the one you didn’t think you had the courage to imagine, but the one that’s absolutely possible! Including stories from thirty incredible women, Alexis has compiled everything she’s learned into one complete guide to being That Girl, the best version of you.
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First published September 3, 2013
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August 28, 2015
I very rarely spend time reviewing books I dislike, but I feel that this one deserves at least an explanation for the two stars. I appreciate the sentiments Jones is trying to get across about empowering women and supporting one another through tough times, however it seems that she is blinded to the barriers that face women without her privilege. Jones seems very blind to additional forms of societal oppression that face women who may live in poverty, who may be different races, religions and not have a supportive network of friends and family. These factors greatly affect one's trajectory in life and it appears that Jones is unaware of the hardships others face. Sometimes "you can do it!" just doesn't cut it to be successful. Sometimes the obstacles in the way of one's success are insurmountable with the resources they have available. Had Jones focused her book more on overcoming these barriers, seeking support systems, and addressed issues of socioeconomic and racial disparities, this book would have been much better and been more relevant to a much larger demographic.
May 31, 2015
What was set-up to be the community building manifesto for generation Y delivered little more than a fluffy pep-talk comprised of pedestrian quotes and cliches with the attribution errors of a tumblr feed.
Disappointing and skippable, however the cover looks gorgeous on my bookshelf!
December 26, 2017
I loved reading "I am that Girl" because it really inspires! Throughout the whole books there are a lot of ideas and perspectives to rethink your goals and current status, to find ways of improving. Only minus: some of the the storys shared by Jones are "too perfect". Although she says she is making mistakes as well, her actions and examples seem way too flawless and over the top (like when she "saved" the waitress and the way she talked to the guy in the restaurant...).
August 14, 2015
I absolutely LOVED this book and am kinda sad that I already finished it. Really, this is one of those books EVERY girl should have read at least once in her lifetime.
This book is so encouraging and authentic. I feel like I own the world and am able to do/achieve whatever I desire. Alexis Jones made me gain confidence and respect for myself during that book. She taught me to believe in myself and that I should pursue my dreams. What I loved most is that is was so honest - she didn't just said "girls you are beautiful and you can reach whatever you want in life", which she actually did say, but also mentioned that you're gonna fall, that you're gonna suffer, that life isn't all love and roses and that you need to get your ass of the sofa and WORK for your success.
Thank you so much Alexis Jones for this amazing book.
Thanks for making me believe in myself again and thank you for encouraging me to follow my dreams - you're a real rolemodel!
This book is so encouraging and authentic. I feel like I own the world and am able to do/achieve whatever I desire. Alexis Jones made me gain confidence and respect for myself during that book. She taught me to believe in myself and that I should pursue my dreams. What I loved most is that is was so honest - she didn't just said "girls you are beautiful and you can reach whatever you want in life", which she actually did say, but also mentioned that you're gonna fall, that you're gonna suffer, that life isn't all love and roses and that you need to get your ass of the sofa and WORK for your success.
Thank you so much Alexis Jones for this amazing book.
Thanks for making me believe in myself again and thank you for encouraging me to follow my dreams - you're a real rolemodel!
April 21, 2017
I was clearly not the target market for this book. Before reading I had no clue who Alexis Jones was, or that there was an organization called "I Am That Girl." All I knew was that it was under my Amazon recommendations, and Goodreads hadn't steered my wrong with books that had a rating higher than 4.0; this just made the cut. The description also said Alexis helped women "ages 8 to 80" so I gave it a shot.
If I were under 20, I might have enjoyed this. Unfortunately, I found it full of fluff and towards the end started questioning if every unnecessary adjective, use of "you, my dear" or "beauty-full" was just to stretch the manuscript to reach a minimum word count. She recycles her sentences often ("[insert name here] showed me that [random positive attribute] is a verb, not just an adjective") and I question taking advice from anyone who considers a potential stint on reality TV as their "first real job out of college."
"I Am That Girl" was definitely not written for this woman.
If I were under 20, I might have enjoyed this. Unfortunately, I found it full of fluff and towards the end started questioning if every unnecessary adjective, use of "you, my dear" or "beauty-full" was just to stretch the manuscript to reach a minimum word count. She recycles her sentences often ("[insert name here] showed me that [random positive attribute] is a verb, not just an adjective") and I question taking advice from anyone who considers a potential stint on reality TV as their "first real job out of college."
"I Am That Girl" was definitely not written for this woman.
April 14, 2014
As I have been feeling out of place and a little lost the past few months I so happen to run across this book and preordered it through Amazon because one of my favorite actresses Sophia Busch writes the forward.. I found myself each day following helpful steps from the book and also found that the deeper I was reading the more motivated it made me for day to day living as well as pushing me to pursue my passions/dreams. I feel blessed to have stumbled upon this. I would encourage any women who feels a piece of guidance could do them good READ this!!! Thank you Alexis Jones and the many women who shared and inspired me throughout this novel and now for the rest of my life as I carry your stories with me and hold many of the stories dear to my heart❤️!
November 2, 2018
This book is literally one giant pep talk. It took me forever to finish, because it's not really binge reading material, but rather something to read a chapter here and there. There are not many groundbraking new realizations, just a lot of positive energy. Alexis really emphasizes the importance of hard work and I agree that this is essential, but her work ethic is something else (and I don't necessarily agree with some of her suggested practices). Overall I Am That Girl seems almost too "polished" and not "raw" (even though Alexis and guest authors get vulnerable in their stories), the language is a bit flowery and exaggerated and the information not straight to the point, but the book is definitely empowering for women and I highlighted some beautiful passages I will go back to.
May 12, 2015
I couldn't do it. I had to give up on this. I had a hard time reading it. I liked the premise of it and I found many useful concepts and quotes, but the author's voice was unbearable. Her perspective was narrowminded, entitled, and privileged. I couldn't bring myself to appreciate her points of view and I couldn't take her seriously. I really wanted to get through this book and give it a chance, but I did not like how I felt when I read it. It's time to move on to something new.
January 12, 2022
Typical self-help book with the same repackaged motivational garbage hidden behind humble brag after humble brag. The author won't let you forget that she participated on the show Survivor (she did not survive very long) because she mentioned it, like, 400 times throughout the book, which got very old, very quickly.
April 5, 2024
Maybe I’ll enjoy this in like ten years but as a teenager this shit was repetitive and felt like an infinite loop of mlm boss babe quotes. 🫶
June 1, 2024
I tried reading this for an Equity and Social Justice class because it starts by saying that it isn’t just a self-help book… but it is. I recently read another review that completely explains my thoughts on the book; it basically explains how there is little to no acknowledgement of the fact that not every woman in the world is physically, emotionally, financially, or socially able to follow every piece of advice given in the book. There is very little content related to the challenges faced by women outside of one particular socio-economic group, and it also feels cheesy at times.
It’s good if you’re looking for some uplifting advice on how to change the way you look at yourself - I did enjoy the first few anecdotes and I’m glad I finished it - but it’s not what I expected.
It’s good if you’re looking for some uplifting advice on how to change the way you look at yourself - I did enjoy the first few anecdotes and I’m glad I finished it - but it’s not what I expected.
June 16, 2014
Best for a young 20 something starting out.
August 17, 2019
This book is best suited for young women, late high school or college. I love the message Alexis shares of loving each other and being cheerleaders rather than competing. And also about gracefully failing.
April 30, 2023
My first DNF of the year. I heard so many amazing things about this book, but I just couldn’t get into it. The author appears have a lot of great thoughts, but the book reads fragmented and none of her ideas are completely worked out before moving onto the next one. So sad because I was really looking forward to reading this one!
March 20, 2023
Loved it! Highly recommend!
March 24, 2021
“Oh NO,” I thought when I saw the magenta cover and its sugary girl-power word choice. And as one with a philosophy minor, I cringed when I saw the problematic phrase “your truth.”
It’s not that I’m against pink and optimistic self help for girls, but a book that touts all these from its cover alone just oozes a candy-coated confidence that oversimplifies life’s problems. I prefer my books with some grit.
But Alexis Jones has achieved a lot on her journey, and she can check proving me wrong off her list. My inaccurate premature judgments gradually faded with each page turn. Because I plan to conduct an informative program regarding I AM THAT GIRL during Women’s History Month for my local P.E.O. chapter, I assumed this book would shed some light on the organization’s key values. Without this homework assignment, I likely would not have read it in the first place.
It’s no easy feat to smoothly package several life lessons in under 300 pages, especially in an entertaining way, but Jones accomplishes exactly that. And if you’re searching for a quick fix of Pollyanna-ish feel-good optimism, you won’t find it here. Instead, Jones and her many guest storytellers sprinkled throughout the book gracefully balance hardship and heartache with healing, growth and genuine fulfillment along with a side of feisty badassery.
Jones does not present herself as one divulging untold how-to instructions for wisdom and success; this book can largely be summed up as an amusing, poignant delivery of plain common sense. Nevertheless, what may be obvious to some may not be obvious to others. We first must build a foundation of common sense in the first place, and leaders like Jones can help us do that in a magical way that emotionally connects with each of her readers.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
• Identifying your passions and talents, and honoring both in discerning your calling.
• How to honor your boundaries in order to love yourself, and therefore love others better.
• Navigating pain, trusting dreams and taking risks.
• Honesty, integrity and character.
• Ditching the temptation to compromise yourself for others’ approval, and refusing to join the female competitive catty culture that pervades today’s society.
• Seeking good mentors and building a community of supportive, empowering women.
Reading this book is certainly time well spent. So why did I deem it only a four-star work? While its timeless material far exceeds a specific age group, I feel its overall message and advice may resonate best with high-school or college women (i.e. maybe a little too introductory for my nearly 30-year-old seasoned, slightly-cynical self). I also recommend reading with a friend or small group, as its topics present excellent conversation opportunities.
It’s not that I’m against pink and optimistic self help for girls, but a book that touts all these from its cover alone just oozes a candy-coated confidence that oversimplifies life’s problems. I prefer my books with some grit.
But Alexis Jones has achieved a lot on her journey, and she can check proving me wrong off her list. My inaccurate premature judgments gradually faded with each page turn. Because I plan to conduct an informative program regarding I AM THAT GIRL during Women’s History Month for my local P.E.O. chapter, I assumed this book would shed some light on the organization’s key values. Without this homework assignment, I likely would not have read it in the first place.
It’s no easy feat to smoothly package several life lessons in under 300 pages, especially in an entertaining way, but Jones accomplishes exactly that. And if you’re searching for a quick fix of Pollyanna-ish feel-good optimism, you won’t find it here. Instead, Jones and her many guest storytellers sprinkled throughout the book gracefully balance hardship and heartache with healing, growth and genuine fulfillment along with a side of feisty badassery.
Jones does not present herself as one divulging untold how-to instructions for wisdom and success; this book can largely be summed up as an amusing, poignant delivery of plain common sense. Nevertheless, what may be obvious to some may not be obvious to others. We first must build a foundation of common sense in the first place, and leaders like Jones can help us do that in a magical way that emotionally connects with each of her readers.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
• Identifying your passions and talents, and honoring both in discerning your calling.
• How to honor your boundaries in order to love yourself, and therefore love others better.
• Navigating pain, trusting dreams and taking risks.
• Honesty, integrity and character.
• Ditching the temptation to compromise yourself for others’ approval, and refusing to join the female competitive catty culture that pervades today’s society.
• Seeking good mentors and building a community of supportive, empowering women.
Reading this book is certainly time well spent. So why did I deem it only a four-star work? While its timeless material far exceeds a specific age group, I feel its overall message and advice may resonate best with high-school or college women (i.e. maybe a little too introductory for my nearly 30-year-old seasoned, slightly-cynical self). I also recommend reading with a friend or small group, as its topics present excellent conversation opportunities.
May 18, 2014
I don't usually write reviews but for this book I have to make an exception. Because this book? It's a game changer, ladies. Every girl/woman (no matter which age) should take the time to read this book at least once in their life.
This book will help you find your path, teach you how to appreciate the little things, show you how even changing little things can go a long way and mostly to dream big and never stop. It encourages you to put yourself first and still not lose sight of others around you, to support each other instead of making everything a competition.
It was a truly inspiring read and it can help change your outlook on life in just the time you need to read it. It helps you realize things and facades about yourself that you might not have been aware of (good and bad) and Alexis Jones' writing and the great stories of women of all ages and backgrounds will simply blow your mind. Some things are just so simple to change for the better, you might not even be aware of how easy it is.
One of the best and most inspiring reads that has taught me to put myself first, take good care of myself and those around me and support my fellow ladies and accept their flaws for what they are - the perfectly flawed version of themselves. So how about we all read the book, think about ourselves, reflect and decide to just #bethatgirl?
It will be worth your while.
This book will help you find your path, teach you how to appreciate the little things, show you how even changing little things can go a long way and mostly to dream big and never stop. It encourages you to put yourself first and still not lose sight of others around you, to support each other instead of making everything a competition.
It was a truly inspiring read and it can help change your outlook on life in just the time you need to read it. It helps you realize things and facades about yourself that you might not have been aware of (good and bad) and Alexis Jones' writing and the great stories of women of all ages and backgrounds will simply blow your mind. Some things are just so simple to change for the better, you might not even be aware of how easy it is.
One of the best and most inspiring reads that has taught me to put myself first, take good care of myself and those around me and support my fellow ladies and accept their flaws for what they are - the perfectly flawed version of themselves. So how about we all read the book, think about ourselves, reflect and decide to just #bethatgirl?
It will be worth your while.
September 8, 2015
In I AM THAT GIRL, Alexis Jones helps you find your purpose, what you want in life and who you want to be. The book is separated into two parts with different chapters in each section. This book is funny and very inspiring. There needs to be more Alexis Jones' in this world.
As you read, Jones discusses how to live your life to the fullest, to find your purpose and be that girl. I really liked how Jones added in stories from other women. I also loved how she worded everything. I think Jones' purpose for writing this book is to change the world and help girls make the best out their life. I liked everything about this book, I would not change anything about it. If you ever have self doubt, or don't think you're enough to, Jones shows you that you are enough and you don't need to wait for the approval of others.
Overall I gave this book a 5/5 stars on GoodReads. I really loved reading this book and Jones made it so easy to connect to. I would recommend this book to girls any age, I think every girl should read this book sometime in their life. This book will for sure inspire you in some way.
September 12, 2014
I LOVED THIS BOOK! Alexis Jones helps girls of all ages find their carve their own path in life. Its a book for girls to harvest their passion and run with it. Throughout the book the language is as empowering as the message. The words stick with the reader and follow them around. I have caught myself several times in moments of weakness thinking, “Be Hard-Core”, “Soak it all up”, or “I am enough”. These little phrases stick with me through my tough days at school, adversity, and hardship. The words of Alexis Jones and my other, whose personal stories are intermix, helped me create a path for myself. Any girl needing hope or help sound pick up this book and call it their favorite!
March 8, 2018
The book was one giant pep talk that was super disappointing to me. It took me three months to get through it because it was very difficult to read because it wasn’t engaging. I would not recommend this for women in their twenties but I think it is more applicable for teenagers. I didn’t really learn anything, it was mostly fluff. Also several misattribute quotes which comes off as very unprofessional. I did enjoy the section about learning to say no and choosing your priorities.
May 28, 2015
I really, really enjoyed this book! As a 40 something woman it really gave me back some of the drive and confidence we can lose as everyday life takes hold of us. Like many of you here I to have highlighted throughout this book. Very inspirational. A big thank you to the Paper and Glam Book Club because I would have never picked this book up if not for you.
February 5, 2018
Not original content, while I loved the idea of this book, I just couldn't get all the way through some of the rough writing, without feeling like I was receiving any new ideas or impact from the book. I had hoped to find in it something to the serious pump up like You are a Bad Ass, but I wasn't even able to finish this book without feeling a bit bored.
January 25, 2026
I want to start by acknowledging that I Am That Girl was written over ten years ago, and I think that context matters. Giving it that grace, I can see who this book is really for.
This would be a great read for someone in their early to mid-20s who is still figuring out confidence, identity, and how to let go of other people’s opinions. The message about speaking your truth and finding purpose is encouraging, and Alexis Jones clearly has a good heart and genuine intentions behind her work.
As a woman in my 30s, though, much of the book didn’t resonate with me as strongly. Many of the lessons felt like things I’ve already lived through and processed, so it didn’t offer much new insight at this stage of my life.
My biggest issue came at the very end of the book in the section with personal stories. One story discussed antidepressants in a way that suggested they were essentially a “blanket” for depression and that the person never truly needed them. As someone who has personal experience with depression, I found this upsetting. While that may be true for some individuals, it’s not true for everyone, and framing it that way can be harmful—especially for young women who may already feel guilt or shame about needing medication. Depression isn’t always something that can be fixed with a mindset shift, and some people genuinely need medical support.
Overall, I think this book has value for its intended audience. If you’re in your 20s and struggling with confidence, purpose, or worrying about how others perceive you, this could be a helpful and affirming read. If you’re already fairly confident and grounded in who you are, you may not get much out of it.
This would be a great read for someone in their early to mid-20s who is still figuring out confidence, identity, and how to let go of other people’s opinions. The message about speaking your truth and finding purpose is encouraging, and Alexis Jones clearly has a good heart and genuine intentions behind her work.
As a woman in my 30s, though, much of the book didn’t resonate with me as strongly. Many of the lessons felt like things I’ve already lived through and processed, so it didn’t offer much new insight at this stage of my life.
My biggest issue came at the very end of the book in the section with personal stories. One story discussed antidepressants in a way that suggested they were essentially a “blanket” for depression and that the person never truly needed them. As someone who has personal experience with depression, I found this upsetting. While that may be true for some individuals, it’s not true for everyone, and framing it that way can be harmful—especially for young women who may already feel guilt or shame about needing medication. Depression isn’t always something that can be fixed with a mindset shift, and some people genuinely need medical support.
Overall, I think this book has value for its intended audience. If you’re in your 20s and struggling with confidence, purpose, or worrying about how others perceive you, this could be a helpful and affirming read. If you’re already fairly confident and grounded in who you are, you may not get much out of it.
December 12, 2017
I finally did it. After following Alexis Jones and her nonprofit, I AM THAT GIRL on social media for so long, I finally sat down to read her book. Inspiring, eye opening, and magnificent are just a few words to describe this book. While I don’t believe Alexis represents all girls because some may never experience the privilege that Alexis has, I do believe that all girls of any age should read this book. Alexis talks about being “that girl” by following your dreams, believing in yourself, being a good kind of selfish, maintaining a good reputation, being bold and fearless, forgiving yourself, quit making excuses, live for adventure, be prepared to fail, and overall just being the best girl you can be and empower those other girls around you. There are guest writers in the book that share personal stories that I am sure most girls could relate to. One of these guest writers being Sophia Bush who is one of my idols and an advocate for women and social justice issues around the world. This book is filled with many stories, advice, and kind words from badass women who are pushing their message of empowerment to the rest of us girls. This message is so very important and I can’t wait for the day my own daughters and read this book and really take away some important lessons from it. Amazing read!
February 19, 2018
This book was very inspiring and I believe every woman could relate to some, if not all, of this book. I would even consider it to now be my “woman’s bible” as I have so many quotes/sections marked, highlighted, and dogeared that spoke out to me the most, so I can continue to refer back to them. Alexis does an amazing job of carrying you through this book, along with countless stories and quotes from so many different kinds of relatable women who have been there-done that, and can offer a piece of their wisdom and advice. Although Alexis’s work was well done and encouraging, I found the most inspiration in the women’s stories of their real life experiences.
I think that this book is definitely 5 star material, but I took off a start because I did feel like the second half of the book was dragging. Other than the changing guest speaker entries, I felt a lot of the motivational words of encouragement in between was starting to feel repeated by the end of the book. Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing.
I took so many positive things from reading this book and truthfully learned a little more about myself along the way. It’s all around a top choice of you’re looking for something to help you feel like a super badass who can conquer anything.
I think that this book is definitely 5 star material, but I took off a start because I did feel like the second half of the book was dragging. Other than the changing guest speaker entries, I felt a lot of the motivational words of encouragement in between was starting to feel repeated by the end of the book. Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing.
I took so many positive things from reading this book and truthfully learned a little more about myself along the way. It’s all around a top choice of you’re looking for something to help you feel like a super badass who can conquer anything.
January 5, 2019
I skim-read this as fast as possible, hoping there would be something to help with a potential career-pivot for myself (because the title suggests that it will do so). But all it was was fluffy pep-talks and repeated phrases like “you can do it! Don’t make excuses! Just eat healthy and exercise and you’ll fell better!” There were two pages about career exploration/ expansion, and even those had the super-obvious advice to explore and spend time on your passion. DUH. Kind of pedantic advice. And I felt like this book only caters to women who have time and money to spare, but still have low self-esteem. My self esteem is fine, and since that was *most* of the book, it was entirely unhelpful. And I don’t see how this book would help women who have to work several jobs to make ends meet. Or women who don’t have a strong support system. They can’t just pump the breaks on their responsibilities to spend lots of time taking day naps and reading and hitting the gym and making healthy meals.
This book would maybe help a new-to-the-career-world, young, uncertain young woman (whose job or family can support her and who doesn’t have kids), but it doesn’t have much to offer those of us who’ve been working hard and are trying to expand ourselves or pivot professionally.
This book would maybe help a new-to-the-career-world, young, uncertain young woman (whose job or family can support her and who doesn’t have kids), but it doesn’t have much to offer those of us who’ve been working hard and are trying to expand ourselves or pivot professionally.
April 29, 2023
I wanted to like this book but it was so ranty / rambling at times, it was so difficult to get through. a lot of sections could have been cut down significantly. for example, the mentor section did not need to be 10+ pages with one whole page describing each person. her mentors could’ve been easily been listed out with 1-2 words describing her relationship to them, & a sentence about what she goes to them for. she repeats a lot of (nearly) pointless information redundantly. an example is mentioning her mom being a single mom raising 5 kids at least 4 times. I don’t see this being a book you pick up just to read one or two chapters of so it doesn’t make sense why she mentioned this fact & a few of the same points so many times. it makes her seem really full of herself & not someone who I’d trust to make me feel empowered.
in the beginning half of the book, I thought alexis touched on some topics much more deeply than a lot of self help books. I’m not sure what went wrong with this book but alexis could’ve used some help for it to make the impact she was intending.
in the beginning half of the book, I thought alexis touched on some topics much more deeply than a lot of self help books. I’m not sure what went wrong with this book but alexis could’ve used some help for it to make the impact she was intending.
July 26, 2024
*Spoilers* A Decent Book
I really enjoyed the book for the first half. I thought this was a really great idea. This book should come with a trigger warning for those of us who aren't religious. Some parts to me seemed very much like a Christian book. There is nothing in the synopsis or reviews that showed that would happen. For those of us who were born into a high demand religion and found our way out, some of this felt like hidden Christian preaching. Some of us don't believe in a "Creator." That's okay if you do, but it doesn't mean it should be part of your book. It may not seem like a big deal, but a book that is supposed to build you up shouldn't be leaning on religious teachings unless that is what is saying it is. There are still many good parts of this book. I did like all of the women who shared their stories in it. Some other reviews that I read said it was repetitive and seemed a bit like a memoir. I agree with those reviews.
I really enjoyed the book for the first half. I thought this was a really great idea. This book should come with a trigger warning for those of us who aren't religious. Some parts to me seemed very much like a Christian book. There is nothing in the synopsis or reviews that showed that would happen. For those of us who were born into a high demand religion and found our way out, some of this felt like hidden Christian preaching. Some of us don't believe in a "Creator." That's okay if you do, but it doesn't mean it should be part of your book. It may not seem like a big deal, but a book that is supposed to build you up shouldn't be leaning on religious teachings unless that is what is saying it is. There are still many good parts of this book. I did like all of the women who shared their stories in it. Some other reviews that I read said it was repetitive and seemed a bit like a memoir. I agree with those reviews.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 3, 2020
I found this was a good read to see that we women need to love ourselves and surround ourselves with supportive people that help us grow, love us, want the best for us, and are positive. Also, Jones talks about becoming supporters of each other and not competition. I think there needs to be more out there with this message and we should take initiative to make it happen. All of us have struggles and we glean so much from a community of support and camaraderie. I think there are people who picked up this book in hopes to find steps to follow such as a self-help outline but, Jones states in her introduction that this is not that kind of book. I would say this book is good to read to hear from someone's lessons in why it is important to learn and know yourself and try to figure out what works for you..., not following a laid out plan from someone else.
March 27, 2022
I'm not fond of the infantilizing use of girls to refer to women, so that bothered me somewhat, but obviously not enough not to read it. This was a good go get 'em type of book that I think would be helpful to young women in their 20s. I gleaned useful information out of it; however, the tone is better suited to an audience who is less jaded by working in a corporate setting for several years. Although this wasn't explicitly said, it hit me around the middle of the book that some of the things the author tells 'girls' to do may not work as easily if you're not a middle class/rich white girl. I don't deny that the author put in the work she did to get where she is and I think it's incredible what she's accomplished; however, I think this book would have been less 'there's no excuse' if she were a different ethnicity.
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