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A Coat of Yellow Paint: Moving Through the Noise to Love the Life You Live
Join Naomi Davis, creator of Love Taza, on adventures of marriage, motherhood, friendship, and family. By sharing her relatable experiences--in the endearing, intimate style millions have come to appreciate--Naomi shows readers how to ignore the noise distracting you from living with purpose, to seek out the silver lining and focus on building a life you love.
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When Naomi Davis launched Love Taza over a decade ago, the newlywed Juilliard dancer had no way of knowing where that first blog post would lead after she graduated.
In A Coat of Yellow Paint, Naomi’s collection of all-new intimate and vulnerable essays, she explores being a wife, raising five children, and living an intentional life.
Naomi shares life lessons she’s learned along the way, including how to
communicate openly and honestly in your marriage and friendships
be confident in the choices you make as a mother--and why you’re more than “just a mom”
overcome criticism--including from yourself--on body image, infertility, and doing “enough”
make childhood feel magical, and seek out adventures with your little ones
navigate spiritual upheaval and reclaim your faith
find more soulfulness in your social media and online experience
If you dream of a life celebrating family, self, and work in a way that feels right for you, A Coat of Yellow Paint will inspire you to drown out the noise of others’ opinions and expectations--so you can be empowered to love your life.
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When Naomi Davis launched Love Taza over a decade ago, the newlywed Juilliard dancer had no way of knowing where that first blog post would lead after she graduated.
In A Coat of Yellow Paint, Naomi’s collection of all-new intimate and vulnerable essays, she explores being a wife, raising five children, and living an intentional life.
Naomi shares life lessons she’s learned along the way, including how to
communicate openly and honestly in your marriage and friendships
be confident in the choices you make as a mother--and why you’re more than “just a mom”
overcome criticism--including from yourself--on body image, infertility, and doing “enough”
make childhood feel magical, and seek out adventures with your little ones
navigate spiritual upheaval and reclaim your faith
find more soulfulness in your social media and online experience
If you dream of a life celebrating family, self, and work in a way that feels right for you, A Coat of Yellow Paint will inspire you to drown out the noise of others’ opinions and expectations--so you can be empowered to love your life.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published April 6, 2021
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January 17, 2021
Like other people have commented, it seems like Naomi tries to go in depth about pretty heavy subjects but she never quite gets there. This book is just a rambling extension of her blog. She tries to come off relatable or for sympathy I dont know, but I just cannot take seriously someone who had 5 kids by the time she was in her early 30s complain about fertility issues in her early 20s, or an affluent thin white woman talk about body image. There is nothing relatable about that for women who seriously struggle with those issues. They're not topics to take lightly and it just comes across as so tone-deaf, and frankly, personally insulting.
Its just another self-indulgent influencer book that lacks self-awareness. It sounds like the book that any privileged white lady could write – learning to love herself in spite of her body image issues and love the choices she made for herself in the face of all of the negativity. There is some degree of irony about an author saying to ignore the "noise" of others while simultaneously telling you to listen to her tell you how to live your life.
Maybe I'm not the target audience but I don't see how this book can improve someone's life or how Naomi can be considered an expert to be giving such advice. To each their own.
Its just another self-indulgent influencer book that lacks self-awareness. It sounds like the book that any privileged white lady could write – learning to love herself in spite of her body image issues and love the choices she made for herself in the face of all of the negativity. There is some degree of irony about an author saying to ignore the "noise" of others while simultaneously telling you to listen to her tell you how to live your life.
Maybe I'm not the target audience but I don't see how this book can improve someone's life or how Naomi can be considered an expert to be giving such advice. To each their own.
January 14, 2021
While I think that this book has potential, it left 99% of that potential on the dirty dining room floor.
I have read Naomi's blog on and off for several years. This book was basically her blog in a printed format. Cute stories about her family and marriage. Details about time, location, her hairstyle and food introduce each chapter - which, while cute, comes off rather self-indulgent.
There is a severe lack of depth, with many chapters pushing towards a meaningful conversation but never really getting into the details.The opportunities to explore deeper into marriage, motherhood, infertility, faith, and mental help were all there - but they were left blowing in the wind. I'm sure Naomi's many fan girls would love to read more about how to make a marriage work with five kids, but ..instead, a shiny veneer is painted on, much like that coat of yellow paint.
Is this a collection of essays or is this a 'self-help' type book? There's no clear answer. I'm sure that Naomi has the best intentions with this book, but it's about as deep as the shallow end of a pool at the end of the summer.
Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
I have read Naomi's blog on and off for several years. This book was basically her blog in a printed format. Cute stories about her family and marriage. Details about time, location, her hairstyle and food introduce each chapter - which, while cute, comes off rather self-indulgent.
There is a severe lack of depth, with many chapters pushing towards a meaningful conversation but never really getting into the details.The opportunities to explore deeper into marriage, motherhood, infertility, faith, and mental help were all there - but they were left blowing in the wind. I'm sure Naomi's many fan girls would love to read more about how to make a marriage work with five kids, but ..instead, a shiny veneer is painted on, much like that coat of yellow paint.
Is this a collection of essays or is this a 'self-help' type book? There's no clear answer. I'm sure that Naomi has the best intentions with this book, but it's about as deep as the shallow end of a pool at the end of the summer.
Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
April 7, 2021
A Coat of Yellow Paint is definitely geared toward Taza fans who want to reminisce about her hairstyles and favorite cupcakes. Other than that, I really don't understand what the purpose of this book is or who it's geared towards. Lots of surface-level platitudes about happiness and looking on the bright side. No depth whatsoever.
I didn't like how she totally skimmed over her Covid debacle, and instead talked about how spring of 2020 ruined her plans. Naomi is continuously tone deaf in her understanding of the world and people who aren't wealthy white women. Meh.
I didn't like how she totally skimmed over her Covid debacle, and instead talked about how spring of 2020 ruined her plans. Naomi is continuously tone deaf in her understanding of the world and people who aren't wealthy white women. Meh.
April 8, 2021
I had to organize some documents today and saw that someone had uploaded this audio book on Scribd, so I gave it a try. This book was like witnessing someone finding strategies to solve problems of a life set on easy mode. For example, the very first chapter was about walking up stairs. This topic is especially interesting to me because I have Muscular Dystrophy and can barely make it up one step. I've legit crawled up stairs before because it was the only option. In fact, I even crawled up the stairs of the wall surrounding Dubrovnik, Croatia because I didn't want to miss it. Some guy laughed at me, but I imitated his cackle and he stopped. Somehow, it never occurred to me that it was a life challenge worthy of book chapter. I'm so sorry this was so difficult for a perfectly healthy person in the prime of life. Even though I try not to be a one-upper in real life and no one requested my biography, I truly enjoyed writing this paragraph.
In conclusion, if you are just interested in knowing about someone's life, I think this book would be ok. I think she put a lot of effort into it. If you are looking for life advice, you best be an upper-middle class, White, adolescent.
In conclusion, if you are just interested in knowing about someone's life, I think this book would be ok. I think she put a lot of effort into it. If you are looking for life advice, you best be an upper-middle class, White, adolescent.
April 9, 2021
I wouldn't usually write a review but feel the need to balance out the torrent of fake family reviews here.
Like many, I vaguely knew Davis as a blogger and was mildly fascinated by how different her NYC life was to my own - how she felt comfortable holding up hundreds of people's journeys to twirl on busy crossroads, how she didn't see the rats while encouraging her family to eat on the floor.
What really got me interested was the midnight flit 11th-hour escape after lockdown orders were announced. I read this book because it promised honesty, and I assumed that details on that would be included. Sadly not though. Not even any reflection on the huge changes it brought for her, what's good and what's bad. It's just endless platitudes and twee details about haircuts.
Even among influencers, Davis has always been known for poor writing so it's fascinating that this wasn't ghostwritten. It's as many run on sentences and regurgitated thesaurus sections as you'd imagine. Happily she has been encourage to use capital letters and full stops, which is an improvement of sorts.
I imagine most non-family members will be interested in this book because of the COVID fleeing, so take this as a warning that it's not there. There is no honesty, no coming clean. Just that shiny coat of yellow paint.
Like many, I vaguely knew Davis as a blogger and was mildly fascinated by how different her NYC life was to my own - how she felt comfortable holding up hundreds of people's journeys to twirl on busy crossroads, how she didn't see the rats while encouraging her family to eat on the floor.
What really got me interested was the midnight flit 11th-hour escape after lockdown orders were announced. I read this book because it promised honesty, and I assumed that details on that would be included. Sadly not though. Not even any reflection on the huge changes it brought for her, what's good and what's bad. It's just endless platitudes and twee details about haircuts.
Even among influencers, Davis has always been known for poor writing so it's fascinating that this wasn't ghostwritten. It's as many run on sentences and regurgitated thesaurus sections as you'd imagine. Happily she has been encourage to use capital letters and full stops, which is an improvement of sorts.
I imagine most non-family members will be interested in this book because of the COVID fleeing, so take this as a warning that it's not there. There is no honesty, no coming clean. Just that shiny coat of yellow paint.
April 8, 2021
We get it, you're a mother.
I had gotten an advance copy but wanted to wait until the actual release to say my thoughts. It was a struggle to get through this. I know very little of Naomi Davis and have never read her blog before this. Like everyone else is saying, this just feels like an extension of her blog that falls flat. I'm sure Naomi was passionate about this project but it contributes nothing of value unless you can relate to the "struggles" of a thin, white, affluent woman who doesn't need to work to live. Learning about the controversy surrounding her fleeing NYC during the height of the pandemic, and seeing how she minimized it by making it seem like her weekend plans were cancelled because of rain or something just emphasizes how tone-deaf privileged white women are sometimes. Amazon calling this a "dancer biography" and "NYC travel guide" is a reach.
TL;DR don't waste your time. If you did read it feel free to leave a review to counteract the fake ones her family members are leaving.
I had gotten an advance copy but wanted to wait until the actual release to say my thoughts. It was a struggle to get through this. I know very little of Naomi Davis and have never read her blog before this. Like everyone else is saying, this just feels like an extension of her blog that falls flat. I'm sure Naomi was passionate about this project but it contributes nothing of value unless you can relate to the "struggles" of a thin, white, affluent woman who doesn't need to work to live. Learning about the controversy surrounding her fleeing NYC during the height of the pandemic, and seeing how she minimized it by making it seem like her weekend plans were cancelled because of rain or something just emphasizes how tone-deaf privileged white women are sometimes. Amazon calling this a "dancer biography" and "NYC travel guide" is a reach.
TL;DR don't waste your time. If you did read it feel free to leave a review to counteract the fake ones her family members are leaving.
December 24, 2020
I received a free arc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve been following Naomi’s blog for about eight years. This book felt like an extension of her blog before it became more of a photo book with captions. This isn’t a traditional memoir, but more a collection of essays centering on lessons Naomi has learned throughout her life. Each chapter starts with a short introduction on Naomi’s hair situation, number of children, and favorite food. I thought it was a clever way to give us some insight into where she was in life at the beginning of each chapter.
Even though this book attempted to go a little deeper than the blog, the attempts at depth were never fully realized. Every time Naomi would start to approach something profound, the chapter would end with an empty platitude about positivity. I enjoy Naomi’s blog and think she has fun stories to tell, but they just weren’t in this book.
I’ve been following Naomi’s blog for about eight years. This book felt like an extension of her blog before it became more of a photo book with captions. This isn’t a traditional memoir, but more a collection of essays centering on lessons Naomi has learned throughout her life. Each chapter starts with a short introduction on Naomi’s hair situation, number of children, and favorite food. I thought it was a clever way to give us some insight into where she was in life at the beginning of each chapter.
Even though this book attempted to go a little deeper than the blog, the attempts at depth were never fully realized. Every time Naomi would start to approach something profound, the chapter would end with an empty platitude about positivity. I enjoy Naomi’s blog and think she has fun stories to tell, but they just weren’t in this book.
March 29, 2021
Nothing new here folks. There are so many stories to tell and Naomi's story is not it. She barely touches the surface in any of her chapters and her book seems like she put zero effort into sharing herself. Disappointed in the end product and I feel like Naomi missed an opportunity here. So many authors are not granted the opportunity and Naomi has it and does nothing with it.
April 18, 2021
Oh gosh just no, I was sent this for free from some giveaway and actually feel robbed of intellect and time. I spent about 2 hours reading this, and it felt like I was just scrolling on the internet the whole time. All frosting no flavor. AND didn’t she flout pandemic rules and flee NYC which was her whole image? A little honesty would have gone far.
April 10, 2021
I really wanted to like it. I really did.
I’ve followed Naomi on her blog and on social media for many years. I was hoping for a feast to dive into but it fell flat.
The stories had potential but it almost felt like she took opportunities to let “that one” family member know that *Naomi* knew what they said that one time at a hotel, or when she told the story of a friend that had drifted and Naomi decided it was time to pull the plug on that friendship, consciously. The digs were as rough as a 2nd bowl of captain crunch, scraping against your gums. And to be honest- it left a bad taste in my mouth, much like the before mentioned bowls of captain crunch cereal are prone to do.
The almost constant reminders of how privileged Naomi and her family are?? 😬😬 Yikes. It wasn’t relatable.
Listen- I’m glad she’s had wonderful family memories made in Italy. I’m happy her husband was able to leave his big financial job and help her with the family blog. I want her and her kids to find the happiness in Arizona they had in New York. I’m hopeful she’s found the spiritual strength she needs for this life and the life to come.
After a year of heartbreak around the world for so many- maybe the publishing of this book should’ve been held back until life felt a bit more stable.
I’ve followed Naomi on her blog and on social media for many years. I was hoping for a feast to dive into but it fell flat.
The stories had potential but it almost felt like she took opportunities to let “that one” family member know that *Naomi* knew what they said that one time at a hotel, or when she told the story of a friend that had drifted and Naomi decided it was time to pull the plug on that friendship, consciously. The digs were as rough as a 2nd bowl of captain crunch, scraping against your gums. And to be honest- it left a bad taste in my mouth, much like the before mentioned bowls of captain crunch cereal are prone to do.
The almost constant reminders of how privileged Naomi and her family are?? 😬😬 Yikes. It wasn’t relatable.
Listen- I’m glad she’s had wonderful family memories made in Italy. I’m happy her husband was able to leave his big financial job and help her with the family blog. I want her and her kids to find the happiness in Arizona they had in New York. I’m hopeful she’s found the spiritual strength she needs for this life and the life to come.
After a year of heartbreak around the world for so many- maybe the publishing of this book should’ve been held back until life felt a bit more stable.
January 20, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.
I read Naomi’s blog for several years starting in 2007, and I fell off by the time she had her third child. I am not a parent and sometimes find it hard to relate to kid-related topics, so I probably shouldn’t have picked this one up. It was pretty well-written, but absolutely chock full of meaningless platitudes and reeking of white/thin privilege. It’s hard to read about body image from someone who most likely has never worn pants bigger than a size 6. It didn’t really delve deep into issues or anything of real meaning, just surface-level positivity and being grateful and loving God. Bleh. It wasn’t for me. She should have steered away from a book of essays and done maybe a photo book with cute captions or something. Her hardcore fans will love it, but not many others will.
I read Naomi’s blog for several years starting in 2007, and I fell off by the time she had her third child. I am not a parent and sometimes find it hard to relate to kid-related topics, so I probably shouldn’t have picked this one up. It was pretty well-written, but absolutely chock full of meaningless platitudes and reeking of white/thin privilege. It’s hard to read about body image from someone who most likely has never worn pants bigger than a size 6. It didn’t really delve deep into issues or anything of real meaning, just surface-level positivity and being grateful and loving God. Bleh. It wasn’t for me. She should have steered away from a book of essays and done maybe a photo book with cute captions or something. Her hardcore fans will love it, but not many others will.
April 1, 2021
I’ve followed Naomi (and fam) for almost a decade and while I’ve enjoyed her travel adventures and quirky style when she was younger, I’ve always wished she would be a little more honest about real life struggles. So I was excited about this book! It felt like she finally had her big chance to peel back the curtain a bit and share some of her honest struggles and triumphs! But she doesn’t do any of that in this book. :( Which leads me to think maybe she just doesn’t know how? Or isn’t willing? And if that’s the case, why bother with a book at all? Incredibly disappointed.
February 13, 2021
I have to start this with, I LOVE Naomi. I started following her blog in 2009 right after I got married and have loved everything she has done. She shares living in the city of New York and DC and provides the most enchanting experience. Watching her raise her littles in NYC made me want to try it too! Gave me this big huge desire to travel with kids, and live in a busy blustering space of excitement like the upper west side. Everything she has shared in her corner of the online world has always been good, kind, and uplifting. She has left the internet a better place. She is a good mom, she respects her kids boundaries of being on the internet, and she is always kind and decent here. She is a quality person to watch and follow.
This book shared snippets further into her life that she had never opened up into before. It was exciting to learn more about this blogger whom I have loved for so long. She surprised us with little facts like the inspiration behind Taza and her experience with juliard. She shared trials of infertility that she never divulged online. She shared fun and scary and heart breaking moments and you can tell the author tried to put her heart out there. But like she mentions in her book, she has thin skin, and it is evident in the book. You can tell she still has walls up. The little insights into her life she shares are just that, LITTLE. There would be these profound pieces shared and an opportunity to truly connect with the reader, only to cut it off right when that line of connection was beginning to form. I believe this is how the author is naturally so I can only imagine the difficulty it would be to share openly with the world when you can see in certain areas of her life she has held up these walls with people she holds dear. But it felt like a forced disconnection and it limited my view and understanding of her stories. For lack of a better word, this book felt shallow. There was so much opportunity to dive in deeper, to share how she handled rude comments from family and colleagues, give more to how they handled ivf and the trials and feelings she went through to get to that point. Her trial with her faith was answered with Sunday school answers that don't dive deep enough to truly touch a heart or make a difference to a reader. I don't think Taza realizes the potential impact she has on the world, that there are women who adore her and have been through those trials and would love to connect on those spaces. It felt like the depth was lacking.
This collection of stories is presented as a personal development book, with the caption showing that it teaches how to quiet the noise and love the life you live--I would beg to differ. It felt more like a memoir of sorts which is totally fine! But that is not how it is presented. I did not take away tips and tricks on how to move through the noise, I just got very simplistic explanations that Naomi *somehow* got over what people said to her and she moved on. There were no tools taught in these pages, there were no lessons to be shared unless the goal was to do it in parable form-but the memories were not deep enough to teach how. So titling this book as anything more than a memoir is a disservice to this book and its author.
Overall I was excited to read this book! I have loved the author for a number of years and looked forward to learning more about her. I hope one day she can open more to her readers because she has a great story to tell, she just needs to break down the walls in order to do so. It's just not a story I would desire to read again. This is a book I would tell a follower of her blog about, but it wouldn't be something that someone outside of her inner circle would be interested in, it doesn't connect enough to pull others in.
I hope to see more from Naomi in the future, just more open and willing to lay it out there because she truly is a wonderful person and the world deserves to know her, it just takes time to open up like that. But hopefully she can be willing to do that because she can make a difference here and leave a wonderful mark on this planet.
I received an ARC copy of A Coat of Yellow Paint from NetGalley and Harper Horizon Publishing in exchange for an unbiased review of this book. No money was exchanged for this review.
This book shared snippets further into her life that she had never opened up into before. It was exciting to learn more about this blogger whom I have loved for so long. She surprised us with little facts like the inspiration behind Taza and her experience with juliard. She shared trials of infertility that she never divulged online. She shared fun and scary and heart breaking moments and you can tell the author tried to put her heart out there. But like she mentions in her book, she has thin skin, and it is evident in the book. You can tell she still has walls up. The little insights into her life she shares are just that, LITTLE. There would be these profound pieces shared and an opportunity to truly connect with the reader, only to cut it off right when that line of connection was beginning to form. I believe this is how the author is naturally so I can only imagine the difficulty it would be to share openly with the world when you can see in certain areas of her life she has held up these walls with people she holds dear. But it felt like a forced disconnection and it limited my view and understanding of her stories. For lack of a better word, this book felt shallow. There was so much opportunity to dive in deeper, to share how she handled rude comments from family and colleagues, give more to how they handled ivf and the trials and feelings she went through to get to that point. Her trial with her faith was answered with Sunday school answers that don't dive deep enough to truly touch a heart or make a difference to a reader. I don't think Taza realizes the potential impact she has on the world, that there are women who adore her and have been through those trials and would love to connect on those spaces. It felt like the depth was lacking.
This collection of stories is presented as a personal development book, with the caption showing that it teaches how to quiet the noise and love the life you live--I would beg to differ. It felt more like a memoir of sorts which is totally fine! But that is not how it is presented. I did not take away tips and tricks on how to move through the noise, I just got very simplistic explanations that Naomi *somehow* got over what people said to her and she moved on. There were no tools taught in these pages, there were no lessons to be shared unless the goal was to do it in parable form-but the memories were not deep enough to teach how. So titling this book as anything more than a memoir is a disservice to this book and its author.
Overall I was excited to read this book! I have loved the author for a number of years and looked forward to learning more about her. I hope one day she can open more to her readers because she has a great story to tell, she just needs to break down the walls in order to do so. It's just not a story I would desire to read again. This is a book I would tell a follower of her blog about, but it wouldn't be something that someone outside of her inner circle would be interested in, it doesn't connect enough to pull others in.
I hope to see more from Naomi in the future, just more open and willing to lay it out there because she truly is a wonderful person and the world deserves to know her, it just takes time to open up like that. But hopefully she can be willing to do that because she can make a difference here and leave a wonderful mark on this planet.
I received an ARC copy of A Coat of Yellow Paint from NetGalley and Harper Horizon Publishing in exchange for an unbiased review of this book. No money was exchanged for this review.
April 7, 2021
Bloggers are not writers. Sometimes there is a natural progression and sometimes as is the case with Naomi's book, it does not work. For me, I felt the writing came across as an inexperienced writer who generously use adjectives and over-describe something and so the ultimate meaning is lost. I kept feeling that way in reading this book - the art of writing is taking words and using them to your advantage and not just using as many words as possible.
April 10, 2021
There are so many important stories to tell; this book has none of them. Really wish it would have offered insight into what possessed her to publicly move her family cross country from a covid hotspot during the height of the pandemic...that might be a story worth telling
April 9, 2021
Did this on audio out of a stupid curiosity but then returned it. The world does not need another terribly written book by a privileged white woman.
April 7, 2021
LoveTaza. I am glad she is finding her way and her voice in this madness. I am sad she had to leave NY as I loved following her there. I kinda hoped to find more help in how Naomi lives her life with all of the noise of social media, her children, her life etc and there was nothing i could highlight and take away for when I need inspiration. Lovely stories but not what I was expecting at all.
April 13, 2021
Everyone has their own parenting journey. My rating is not for her experience, but the book itself. I feel like this was a missed opportunity to show more depth than an Instagram post. Every experience was tied with a red ribbon. To sugary sweet.
April 8, 2021
Maybe 2.5 stars. but maybe not. And maybe someday I will finally read a memoir written by a blogger that is successfully done. I wanted to like this book since I do like Naomi and have followed for years. But even though you could tell she was trying to dig deeper, she just couldn’t. And just venting, please don’t have one of your final chapters be about loving raising kids in NYC, when we all know you are no longer there, and we would really like to have you write about that. She has some sweet things to say and I enjoyed the beginning of the book, but it fell flat.
April 7, 2021
As a follower of LoveTaza for a number of years, I was excited to pick up this book and see behind the curtain. Naomi is very guarded and it comes across in her writing unfortunately. I wish she would have opened herself in and let people understand things she genuinely struggles with. Her issues are her issues but even as someone who likes Naomi, it would have been nice for her to recognise where she has been blessed and fortunate and truly difficult decisions she has made.
January 23, 2021
After following her blog and Instagram for a few years, I enjoyed this book and hearing new stories from Naomi’s life. Each essay was based on a personal experience and what she learned from it. It helped to show a new side to someone who I feel like I have gotten to know through social media.
However, some of the stories kind of fell flat and I felt like she never went into enough depth. Not necessarily more personal details but more self reflection. I do appreciate her positivity and always striving to end each essay with a lesson it could have just used a little more fleshing out.
However, some of the stories kind of fell flat and I felt like she never went into enough depth. Not necessarily more personal details but more self reflection. I do appreciate her positivity and always striving to end each essay with a lesson it could have just used a little more fleshing out.
May 19, 2021
It was okay for what it was, but it could’ve been so much more. She talks nothing about her intensely conservative Mormon upbringing, the highly competitive world of Juilliard, inside info on blogging/influencing, their midnight dash to Arizona during the pandemic. Her life is legitimately interesting- this book is not. It’s mostly just random stories about parenthood and how she learned to ‘teehee have fun’ through it all. I want a tell all.
April 10, 2021
This is the kind of book you print up at Kinkos (if that still exists) for your mom's birthday. I can totally imagine friends and family finding it interesting, but I don't know if a rundown of her hairstyles is right for a wider audience. I might have liked it better if it didn't seem like she was trying to be an example for people?
April 8, 2021
Meaningless drivel by someone who is definitely not a writer.
January 22, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley, the Author and Publisher for an early copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I have followed Naomi and Josh’s journey for well over a decade, before they had children - back in red boot days - and I have always enjoyed Naomis writing style.
The other reviews I have read stated that the chapters lacked depth, where as I found that every chapter went as deep as it needed to to get the moral across and always ended on a strong positive note. I have found that is very much how Naomi writes. She has a very positive persona in the online world - ‘A Coat of Yellow Paint’ if you will - in spite of challenges that she faces.
This book is very much for her readers as she says in her dedication and acknowledgments; but I believe anyone, especially mums who need a bit of positivity and ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ will definitely benefit from this book.
I have followed Naomi and Josh’s journey for well over a decade, before they had children - back in red boot days - and I have always enjoyed Naomis writing style.
The other reviews I have read stated that the chapters lacked depth, where as I found that every chapter went as deep as it needed to to get the moral across and always ended on a strong positive note. I have found that is very much how Naomi writes. She has a very positive persona in the online world - ‘A Coat of Yellow Paint’ if you will - in spite of challenges that she faces.
This book is very much for her readers as she says in her dedication and acknowledgments; but I believe anyone, especially mums who need a bit of positivity and ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ will definitely benefit from this book.
April 10, 2021
Cute and quick
July 31, 2021
Sometimes as a mother, you need a book like this. A book that reminds you to stay positive, that parenting is hard, and that it all matters so much. It was just nice to read. It restored my spirit.
February 1, 2021
I was surprised by how much I loved this book! I have followed Naomi’s blog/Instagram on and off since I was in high school. Over the past few years I have become somewhat disillusioned with social media and influencers and I was worried this book might leave me feeling like I just scrolled through an influencer’s Instagram, but it didn’t.
This book showed me more of who Naomi is, what she has been through, and how she approaches life.
Although the entire book was enjoyable, I especially loved the chapters about motherhood. Similar to Naomi (and probably most mothers), I have felt overwhelmed by opinions and scared of judgment in my new role as a mother. Her message that “it’s okay to do this my way” really resonated with me.
The chapters were incredibly easy to read and I loved how each ended in a positive takeaway. Upon finishing the book I felt uplifted and inspired to live with more authenticity, which is why I give it 4 stars.
Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
This book showed me more of who Naomi is, what she has been through, and how she approaches life.
Although the entire book was enjoyable, I especially loved the chapters about motherhood. Similar to Naomi (and probably most mothers), I have felt overwhelmed by opinions and scared of judgment in my new role as a mother. Her message that “it’s okay to do this my way” really resonated with me.
The chapters were incredibly easy to read and I loved how each ended in a positive takeaway. Upon finishing the book I felt uplifted and inspired to live with more authenticity, which is why I give it 4 stars.
Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
April 15, 2021
2,5* Well, it's fun but quite repetitive. I guess I expected it to be more "deep" than a blog post.
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