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May 08, 2020STPL_JessH rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Well friends, I don't mind telling you that I absolutely LOVE this book. I admit to being surprised by how inclusive it was and the many ways Doyle confronts her privilege. That is not something we often encounter in memoirs by famous influencers. I was particularly moved during the moments when Doyle writes of the fears she has of reading her work a year from now because she will have learned more. I admire that vulnerability. I respect the desire to constantly improve how we use our privilege.  Doyle has a lot to say about recovery, family, parenting, faith, and potential. For me, the real gems come in the moments when she writes about how to listen to ourselves. She borrows wisdom from a number of ancient practices and makes them relevant for the busy and uncertain lives we are living in 2020. Doyle writes about how to truly listen to our intuition and let that be our guide. This is quite a departure from the world of external forces like family, faith, ideas of what recovery and success should be. I especially love the bit about islands. I can't wait for you to read that part.  I could say more, but I would encourage you to open your heart to her work and see what you find.