5 stars! Loved it! Full review to come

Absolutely loved this! What a great look into the life of Anthony Bourdain, restaurant kitchens, and the culinary lifestyle. I have definitely picked up some great tips that I will use in my own cooking and dining choices for as long as I can remember them! An easy 5 stars!

This book was everything I wanted and more. It was worth the months and months wait to hear her voice. Michelle Obama has energy, hope, style, and grace. She makes me want to be a better person and spouse. Hearing her story, some which I knew a little about and most that I did not, put so many things into perspective. Parts made me cry. Parts me me smile. But the whole thing reminded me of how good some people can be and the good they can do for others, whether it be their spouse, kids, parents, siblings, strangers, fellow Americans, HUMANS in general, etc etc etc. There are times when we need a light in overwhelming darkness, and Michelle Obama is still that light. Gah! So good! So fierce! So passionate! I am optimistic this will go down as one of my favorite books I finished in 2019. 5 stars!

What a fantastic book! I have seen this on top lists and best sellers lists for MONTHS now and I was always like, "But who the hell is Jenny Lawson???" WELL NOW I KNOW and I will be seeking our more books and blogs by her. She owns her truth. She knows who she is. She is fully aware of her brilliant strengths and owns every one of her weaknesses. She turns them both into this magic on paper. I feel giddy just talking about her. Like... I want to talk to everyone about her and about this book. I want to laugh about the stories she told and commiserate with others in all the deep, sardonic truths she also highlighted. A truly fantastic book and now I understand why I have seen this book on so many top lists! 5 stars!

3.5 stars!

Loved it! I always enjoy when I hear blurb pieces and essays by Gaffigan, so I knew I would enjoy this book. I was just so HUNGRY the whole time! So many funny stories, points of view, and mentions of tasty, nommy treats!

I needed everything in this book right now. So many truth bombs and epiphanies. Shonda tells an inspiring story on saying 'Yes' more and finding your own magic. I swear it felt like she was speaking just to me... but the great thing is that this book is for everyone and I believe everyone will feel that same personal connection while reading this book. Thank you, Shonda, for slapping me in the face in the nicest way possible and being the spark to start my mind back on the right track! 5 stars!!

This was a good story of hard work and a lot of motherly love. While it was hard to relate to the character of the story so many times, it was also painful that I sometimes did identify or relate to some of the onlookers in her life. Ugh. Everyone can learn something from this story. Your life can change if you have the right goals and put in the work and ignore all the haters. And we have no right to be judging anyone for their line of work and what they choose to do in order to feed, house, and clothe themselves and their loved ones. It's all about perspective, growth, and understanding. And I applaud this author's story and journey. 4 stars! (Sidenote: I DID want more workplace stories of what it's like to be a maid/housekeeper and get that inside scoop, but I was also satisfied where the story went when not discussing those elements).

3.5 for me! I enjoyed the story well enough and it was a great idea, I just wasnt totally convinced the method of narration was the most impactful way to tell it. I will continue the series though because I need to know everything still!

3.5 stars. I was not nearly as invested in this "medical mystery journey" that was laid out before me as maybe I should have been. After a couple chapters I basically correctly guessed what the issue was... not the SPECIFIC issue, but the general term for the issue itself. It was interesting enough but nothing that could not bean hour episode on some medical TV show in my opinion. It would really be awful to have something like this happening to you and have NO idea what it is, what's causing it, or if it will ever go away. So I definitely feel for Susannah and what she went through as a human. I just wanted a better story that I could get invested in easier.