The Next Person You Meet in Heaven Review

10/5 Stars

“Because we embrace our scars more than our healing. [...] We can recall the exact day we got hurt, but who remembers the day the wound was gone?” 
(My FAVORITE quote from this book.)

I’m always wowed by Mitch Albom.  Has he ever written a book that wasn’t tear-inducingly touching?  That’s a rhetorical question because we all know the answer is a resounding NO.  And this book is no exception.  It is the PERFECT follow-up to The Five People You Meet in Heaven, as you’ll get to catch up with some familiar and beloved characters.  Mitch Albom so skillfully paralleled the plotline and sequencing from the first book, and per usual, includes some stellar one-liners.  You will love all the new characters you meet, and you will be personally impacted by all these characters.  I loved this book, and words can’t do it justice.  If you ignore every other review of mine, that’s fine.  Just read this one.  It’s short, but it has the power to change your way of thinking.  Soak it all in.  And when you’re done, pour it all. (Through your tears.)

All my love,
Sissy Golden Hair

The Selection Review

Ladies and gentleman, I give this brilliant book 5 out of 5 stars.

ABC's the Bachelor meets The Hunger Games

I almost didn’t read this book because the first chapter did not pull me in at all.  But I am SO glad I pushed through because this is my favorite YA book set in a Dystopian world that I have ever read.  Dare I say it even beats the beloved Hunger Games? 

To be frank, I had a difficult time with the main character at the beginning of the novel.  I felt like the author tried a bit too hard to make America seem like a tough and independent woman.  In order to portray her this way, America does and says some things that truly make you question her sanity.  But after a few chapters, she quickly grows on you and becomes one of your favorite heroines of all time. As with many YA novels, this story involves a love triangle, BUT you’re in for lots of surprises as this book isn’t predictable like so many others.

I loved this book so much, I read the first three books in about four days.  It was one of those rare finds that can’t stop reading until you notice you can’t see well anymore because your eyelids are half-closed from exhaustion. 

It’s a pure shame they didn’t go through with the CW series they had planned for this book, because it deserves a world of attention.  RUN, (don’t walk), yourself to your computer and buy this now on Amazon.  And while you’re at it, add the second and third book to your cart.  Because the author has a knack at leaving you on your toes at the end of each book.  And you’ll go crazy without having the next book in the series at your fingertips.

I wish I was in your shoes and could read these books over again, without knowing what was going to happen next.  Yeah, they’re THAT good.

All my love,

SGH

You Are a Bada** Review

3/5 Stars
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This is a tricky one for me to review.  I liked it, but I didn’t love it.  But as far as self-help books go, I think this is probably the best one out there.  (Other than the brilliant best-seller, The Secret, if that counts as being in the self-help category).  Speaking of The Secret, the author of this book should have given The Secret a major shout-out (don’t know why she didn’t as she attributed much of her wisdom to other books) because she references The Law of Attraction and other aspects of the The Secret countless times.  And I may be the biggest advocate of The Secret ever, so I feel like I should have liked this book more.  But I just couldn’t bring myself to love it.  And I can’t put my finger on why.  Like I said, it is written so cleverly, the organization is impeccable, the author is relatable, and I learned a TON by reading it.  But there was just some element missing that is keeping me from recommending this book all over my Facebook. 

So, do I recommend this book?  If you’re in a bit of a rut and need some gentle encouragement and counsel for how to find yourself again, this book is well-worth a read.  But if you’re only looking for a book to read at the end of a work-day or on a plane ride or by the pool, this shouldn’t be at the top of the list.  But whether or not you choose to invest your time in this book remember, YOU, yes you, are a bada**.  (Told you I learned a ton from this book.)

Love you lots,
Sissy Golden Hair