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The Woman Code: 20 Powerful Keys to Unlock Your Life
A powerful, no-nonsense guide for women that provides them the keys to unlock a fulfilling life.
Every woman lives by a code, whether she realizes it or not. It informs how she treats others and herself, how much she expects of herself, and how far she is willing to go in order to find success. But is the code we're living by truly helping us create the lives of purpose and fulfillment we desire? Or are we sacrificing the deeper things for mere achievement?
In this inspiring book—updated with new insights from the profound economic and societal shifts that have changed our world with the advent of the global pandemic—Sophia A. Nelson calls women to live out a powerful life code that will lead them to purposeful and successful lives. With the wisdom that comes from experience, Nelson reveals to
The Woman Code is a way of living, of navigating life's challenges, and of interacting positively with other women. It's a way of pursuing our dreams and our deepest desires. It reveals a universal and timeless set of principles of the mind, body, and spirit that help women balance the demands of work, home, family, and friendship. The Woman Code not only calls on women to practice purpose in their lives, it shows them how to do it with grace.
Every woman lives by a code, whether she realizes it or not. It informs how she treats others and herself, how much she expects of herself, and how far she is willing to go in order to find success. But is the code we're living by truly helping us create the lives of purpose and fulfillment we desire? Or are we sacrificing the deeper things for mere achievement?
In this inspiring book—updated with new insights from the profound economic and societal shifts that have changed our world with the advent of the global pandemic—Sophia A. Nelson calls women to live out a powerful life code that will lead them to purposeful and successful lives. With the wisdom that comes from experience, Nelson reveals to
The Woman Code is a way of living, of navigating life's challenges, and of interacting positively with other women. It's a way of pursuing our dreams and our deepest desires. It reveals a universal and timeless set of principles of the mind, body, and spirit that help women balance the demands of work, home, family, and friendship. The Woman Code not only calls on women to practice purpose in their lives, it shows them how to do it with grace.
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272 pages, Paperback
Published March 16, 2021
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July 3, 2021
The Woman Code is an easy to read guide for women that disperses great advice on how to relate well to yourself and others. It's an inspiring read that provides truths. It takes real-life situations the author has experienced (which I value in a self-help type book) and gives practical guidance on strategies and ways to resolve issues.
The book is divided into four groups of codes: Personal Codes, Emotional Codes, Spiritual Codes, and Professional Codes. Each code is introduced by great quotes/sayings/proverbs as a way to introduce the reader to the topic; my favourite being 'never cut, what you can untie' which relates to relationships.
I read this book cover to cover and found it slightly frustrating that codes featuring towards the end of the book are mentioned at the beginning. For me, the order of the codes could be re-organised a bit better. However, this is a minor gripe and the book works well for re-reading and also dipping in and out of.
From the outset Sophia A. Nelson makes reference to her Christian faith, which some people may find annoying. It doesn't dominate the book and shouldn't put anyone off; I didn't mind it and appreciated her 'setting her stall out'. I highly recommend this book, the advice is topnotch and is helpful to any female of any age. I wish I had read it as a younger women, but with more life experience I found it a useful way to self-reflect.
The book is divided into four groups of codes: Personal Codes, Emotional Codes, Spiritual Codes, and Professional Codes. Each code is introduced by great quotes/sayings/proverbs as a way to introduce the reader to the topic; my favourite being 'never cut, what you can untie' which relates to relationships.
I read this book cover to cover and found it slightly frustrating that codes featuring towards the end of the book are mentioned at the beginning. For me, the order of the codes could be re-organised a bit better. However, this is a minor gripe and the book works well for re-reading and also dipping in and out of.
From the outset Sophia A. Nelson makes reference to her Christian faith, which some people may find annoying. It doesn't dominate the book and shouldn't put anyone off; I didn't mind it and appreciated her 'setting her stall out'. I highly recommend this book, the advice is topnotch and is helpful to any female of any age. I wish I had read it as a younger women, but with more life experience I found it a useful way to self-reflect.
May 23, 2021
I received a complimentary copy.
In a world where most females will go out of the way to be negative and hateful toward each other, A book like this gives back power of positive vibes and a willingness to bond with excellent advice.
In a world where most females will go out of the way to be negative and hateful toward each other, A book like this gives back power of positive vibes and a willingness to bond with excellent advice.
October 20, 2023
First Impressions
I began listening to this audiobook as part of my morning routine before heading to work. I wasn’t first drawn to it since it delivered subjects I’d already heard from all the self-help books I’d read, but it eventually drew me in. This book felt like a wonderful culmination of the knowledge collected from my experiences, self-help books read thus far, and the Bible.
Story flow
Sophia declares herself to be a Christian woman right at the beginning of the book. I admire how she is not ashamed of her beliefs. That’s a fantastic claim, especially these days when many people are skeptical of religion and want to avoid it in public situations, particularly in self-help books, where many push God to the side.
The book is beautifully structured, the codes in the book are grouped into four categories: personal codes, emotional codes, spiritual codes, and professional codes. Each code is introduced with an attractive quote to introduce the reader to the problem. My favorite quote is:
Guard your heart, mind, and time. Those three things will determine the health of everything else in your life. —Andrena Sawyer
Personal take
My favorite topics were those based on emotional growth and maturity, relationship bonds, and how our life experiences may facilitate it. Why is important to choose your words wisely – a chapter well defined by a recent life experience, the significance of boundaries in relationships, cuts as well as whether they are permanent or temporary.
I also enjoyed the professional codes and the freedom of having to think like a man. I recently discovered the book „Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man,” and I must admit that the author’s approach to numerous topics has tested my feminine patience and intellect. While that was an introduction to the world of men, I resented the thought of having to think like one.
Every woman deserves the opportunity to reach her God-given potential, and although we respect and appreciate the males in our lives, we have our own lives to live, which requires us to think as such. As the author beautifully penned: Be you. And understand that the first rule of being a woman is to understand that you are not a man. Being a woman is a special gift; there is no meaning in living to prove the opposite and pretending to be someone else.
These are a few of the subjects that spoke to me. The book has many more intriguing topics that may pique your interest and curiosity; I recommend reading the book for a complete experience.
Final Thoughts
This book is written for a mature audience and presents examples from everyday life. It may be uncomfortable at times to absorb all of the sensitive subjects since it may reach unhealed wounds, but it is ultimately stitching everything together wonderfully. This book felt like the words of wisdom I hoped to hear from the people close to my heart, similar to the possibilities of a mother’s warm embrace.
I began listening to this audiobook as part of my morning routine before heading to work. I wasn’t first drawn to it since it delivered subjects I’d already heard from all the self-help books I’d read, but it eventually drew me in. This book felt like a wonderful culmination of the knowledge collected from my experiences, self-help books read thus far, and the Bible.
Story flow
Sophia declares herself to be a Christian woman right at the beginning of the book. I admire how she is not ashamed of her beliefs. That’s a fantastic claim, especially these days when many people are skeptical of religion and want to avoid it in public situations, particularly in self-help books, where many push God to the side.
The book is beautifully structured, the codes in the book are grouped into four categories: personal codes, emotional codes, spiritual codes, and professional codes. Each code is introduced with an attractive quote to introduce the reader to the problem. My favorite quote is:
Guard your heart, mind, and time. Those three things will determine the health of everything else in your life. —Andrena Sawyer
Personal take
My favorite topics were those based on emotional growth and maturity, relationship bonds, and how our life experiences may facilitate it. Why is important to choose your words wisely – a chapter well defined by a recent life experience, the significance of boundaries in relationships, cuts as well as whether they are permanent or temporary.
I also enjoyed the professional codes and the freedom of having to think like a man. I recently discovered the book „Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man,” and I must admit that the author’s approach to numerous topics has tested my feminine patience and intellect. While that was an introduction to the world of men, I resented the thought of having to think like one.
Every woman deserves the opportunity to reach her God-given potential, and although we respect and appreciate the males in our lives, we have our own lives to live, which requires us to think as such. As the author beautifully penned: Be you. And understand that the first rule of being a woman is to understand that you are not a man. Being a woman is a special gift; there is no meaning in living to prove the opposite and pretending to be someone else.
These are a few of the subjects that spoke to me. The book has many more intriguing topics that may pique your interest and curiosity; I recommend reading the book for a complete experience.
Final Thoughts
This book is written for a mature audience and presents examples from everyday life. It may be uncomfortable at times to absorb all of the sensitive subjects since it may reach unhealed wounds, but it is ultimately stitching everything together wonderfully. This book felt like the words of wisdom I hoped to hear from the people close to my heart, similar to the possibilities of a mother’s warm embrace.
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March 13, 2021
A book worth reading,
this is a collection of principles that should help women take control over their lives, from their wellbeing to their, to their career, family and spiritual life. The author focuses a lot on intentional living, on how one can start knowing herself better, building confidence, being brave, knowing her own value and doing the work in building a set of values that will simply make life easier.
In essence, to me this was a book about boundaries, without the idea of boundaries being mentioned. Each principle is close related to this, from knowing ones value, from cutting people out of ones life if the relationship is not positive, to having difficult conversations. I liked how balanced and pragmatic the ideas were on these matters.
At the beginning this book was a happy surprise. I feel this is geared toward a mature audience, to women already having a career as the answers one should find here are for women already on the workforce, starting a family and balancing a complex life. At times there is some redundant talk and I wish the exercises were integrated in each chapter instead of being at the end, it would have seemed more of a guide than a lecture, which at times it feels like.
All in all this is a book worth reading, there are many insights one reaches only after a lot of introspection and so many of them are great starting points for one to examine her own life and move forward, better.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
this is a collection of principles that should help women take control over their lives, from their wellbeing to their, to their career, family and spiritual life. The author focuses a lot on intentional living, on how one can start knowing herself better, building confidence, being brave, knowing her own value and doing the work in building a set of values that will simply make life easier.
In essence, to me this was a book about boundaries, without the idea of boundaries being mentioned. Each principle is close related to this, from knowing ones value, from cutting people out of ones life if the relationship is not positive, to having difficult conversations. I liked how balanced and pragmatic the ideas were on these matters.
At the beginning this book was a happy surprise. I feel this is geared toward a mature audience, to women already having a career as the answers one should find here are for women already on the workforce, starting a family and balancing a complex life. At times there is some redundant talk and I wish the exercises were integrated in each chapter instead of being at the end, it would have seemed more of a guide than a lecture, which at times it feels like.
All in all this is a book worth reading, there are many insights one reaches only after a lot of introspection and so many of them are great starting points for one to examine her own life and move forward, better.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
July 13, 2021
Are you looking for a book on female empowerment? Do you need to help building up your confidence and discovering your value? If so, then this book is for you.
The Woman Code is made up of twenty codes that are designed to prompt the reader into thinking about how to live her life in a more fulfilled manner. A few examples of her codes include choosing your thoughts and words wisely and making peace with your past. While these codes and topics may not be revolutionary, Nelson's delivery of them can be helpful to her readers struggling with these topics.
I rated this book a 2/5 because I found that I did not relate to the religious aspects in parts of the book and I also felt that we could have gotten more to the point.
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for my review
#TheWomanCode #NetGalley
The Woman Code is made up of twenty codes that are designed to prompt the reader into thinking about how to live her life in a more fulfilled manner. A few examples of her codes include choosing your thoughts and words wisely and making peace with your past. While these codes and topics may not be revolutionary, Nelson's delivery of them can be helpful to her readers struggling with these topics.
I rated this book a 2/5 because I found that I did not relate to the religious aspects in parts of the book and I also felt that we could have gotten more to the point.
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for my review
#TheWomanCode #NetGalley
August 26, 2022
Every female should absolutely read this. Because WOW!
I’m physically mad right now!!!
How many times I’ve gone to the dr, nothing.
Asked google, nothing.
I’ve been asking all the wrong questions and drs know shit!
That’s my review!
I’m physically mad right now!!!
How many times I’ve gone to the dr, nothing.
Asked google, nothing.
I’ve been asking all the wrong questions and drs know shit!
That’s my review!
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