Didn't See That Coming Review

Just in case you are new here and missed my exciting news, I had the pleasure of being on Rachel Hollis' launch team for her new book, "I Didn't See That Coming". A lot of people have given her a bad reputation lately because she announced her divorce from her husband Dave. However, for me, I could care less. I never followed her for martial advice. I follow her for her grit and positive attitude towards life. Honestly, at first being on the launch team felt quite intimidating. There were 252 people that were apart of the launch team out of 1.8 million followers on Instagram. There were a lot of bloggers, life coaches, health coaches, and any other kind of coach or entrepreneur imaginable! Everybody seemed to all have their stuff together. Some made fancy posts out of the quotes from the book while others posted pictures of them and Rachel. Then I realized a lot of these people are really just like me. Some had negative reviews, some were stoked, and that is when I decided I had to unplug. Their reviews were tainting what I really thought. So I didn't log into the Facebook group much after that until I finished reading. Below is my honest opinion of the book. Enjoy and if you do go buy the book make sure you tell Rachel I sent you!

I have followed Rachel for a few years now. I have been to one Rise conference, I have read both "Girl, Wash Your Face" and "Girl, Stop Apologizing" multiple times each. I have heard a lot of her stories before. "Didn't See That Coming" didn't disappoint. Let me start off by saying I am an audiobook type of girl so having to read this didn't excite me. However, the first part of the book I sped through. Rachel talks about how she had to edit the book once the news about the divorce hit, and I am so glad she did. The first half was raw emotion and I could tell she was in a place of hurt and vulnerability. She was there to not only guide a hurting person through, but she also was right in there with them. The middle of the book fell flat for me. Then there was the end. At the end of the book I was brought right back to this place of raw emotion, but also encouraged. I cried, I laugh, and I felt like Rachel my best friend in my head was back but still vulnerable. Even though it was something I already knew about her it was different. More than likely I will read this again physically read it (that says a lot). I will also listen to the audiobook because I love to hear an author read their own words. I feel like in a place of grief this is a book I would pick up again to help guide me through. If I am in a good spot I may pick up another one of her books instead. All in all, it's worth reading! This is 4 out of 5 stars.

One Love,

D'Que