Book Review: Become the author of your own life by Amy Williams

 

 ‘No matter how helpless you feel  right now  as long as your breathing you have the potential  to become  the author of your own life’

If you are someone like me, who depends mostly on other's expectation or how others will judge you or your situation ,then you need to pick this book and change the course of your life.

A fast pace self -help book to boost your confidence and let you know that you are the author of your life and no one else.

The author Amy Williams, who is a psychologist for 20 years talks about how you can help yourself , becoming the protagonist in your life, and prioritize  your well being .  A thought provoking book which helps you define  your goals ,checks on your limitation and let the inner awareness  rise and shines.

This ebook has some powerful lines written in simple yet engaging style. As I could relate everything said in the book , I made sure to highlight the lines on my kindle  and read every time I needed a moral boost. There are ten chapters but every chapter is connected with each other, so you need to read it thoroughly to get the best help from it.

The part which I loved the most is where the author mentions about having Me time, pampering oneself. Have you ever felt guilty of wasting time in pampering yourself while you have lots of work to do? I do at times. It is one of the most important yet neglected aspect in my life.   With easy solution this book makes it clear that it doesn't matter where you are or who you are or what kind of circumstances you are in. Its your life you have all the right to paint it your way with some special tips.

150 Brilliant Ideas to Keep Young minds Fit and Fine

This book is written for the self contradictory,and the unique breed The teenagers and the preteens.

The catchy title 150 brilliant Ideas to Keep Young minds Fit and Fine made me grab it to know how to maintain a positive lifestyle when you have a teenager at home . This 128 page book by Neera Maini Srivastav is full of positive ideas to nourish  insecure minds.

Teenage or Preteen is such a time when a child crave for acceptance and face a lot of peer pressure. They are full of intense emotion and conflict.This is the most challenging time period for any parents and this book suggests healthy way of living.

The book is divided in three sections which includes topics like:

Mind your Body

Mind your Mind

Mind your Spirit

Under each topic there are 50 thoughts and advice to stay positive in life both mentally, spiritually and physically.

What I like about the book is that the writings are short  precise and simple making it interesting for impatient minds.  It is almost like the author is having conversation with the readers without being preachy.

What I didn't like about the book

 Some of the topics has been repeated in different pages example Sex education.

Some topics I felt are irrelevant for teenagers like playing outside in the sun for Vitamin D or dare to speak the truth  is more suitable to teach a  child than a teenager.

Lastly I think it is difficult to tame a raging hormone. As a parent it is better not to act impulsively, adding fuel to the fire  and creating more problem.

Rating:3/5