As everyone who even knows me a little bit knows - I love a good memoir about a baller lady. When I saw that one of my favorite NPR ladies wrote a book, I had to read it! Faith Salie did not disappoint. Approval Junkie is funny, honest, and often resembles my life WAY too much. After reading this book I wish that I could call Faith up and be like "Hey girl, you're pretty fabulous. Lets go get mani/pedis and Starbucks."
Her book touches on so many issues that girls and women deal with today: not skinny enough, not pretty enough, waiting on kids, dating the wrong guy, and seeking approval in all the wrong places. She talks about her life so openly that it made me reflect on so many of the missteps that I've made over the years. Her life has followed a crazy route to get her to the happy and (hopefully) healthy place that it is now. We've all had our low points, but I continuously am amazed when women can write about those times in a way that can help other women (or men) find their own way. As I'm about to embark on the next chapter of my life, I'm glad that I'll be able to take some great advice that Faith laid out in her book.
I don't think most men would understand this book. But I think it could be a great way to start encouraging men to think about the added pressures that women have in today's world. Faith's memoir is, of course, about her life and her experiences, but this book is a look at the human condition. Faith provides insight into love, career choices, educational paths, and eyelash extensions. Faith, I totally approve.
Book provided by Blogging for Books.
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