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This book seems to have a polarizing effect on most readers, and I would be in that camp. I want to give this book one star, and maybe 3. Even as I write this I don't know where I'll land. She's really setting herself up as a self help guru, though she professes the opposite. The chapter that really repelled me was the "Coughy, Smelly Guy", in which she goes to yoga and is initially repelled by the man that takes yoga with her, and who, you guessed it, coughs and smells.
Then she suggests This book seems to have a polarizing effect on most readers, and I would be in that camp. Then she suggests that he is her cross to bare to be more patient. My first thought? You narcissistic, self-centered cow. What if that guy can only find comfort in yoga because he works with autistic children and is constantly grappling with the colds that many young kiddos carry?
What if he's struggling to make it through a long standing illness and the only medicine that works for him comes out in his sweat and, to his embarrassment, makes him smell, and one of the few places he feels he can relax and not be judged is his yoga class.
Maybe none of these things are true, but if she's going to ascend the pulpit, I expect her to be taking the high road instead of making it all about herself. I'm totally understanding of her frustration, but if you're going to take the time to write about it, then take some time to think about your response.
The author also, in a book that holds honesty high, dedicates an entire chapter to a story deceiving her husband that she's vacuuming the carpet. She gets her daughter to make rows in the carpet with her baby carriage to make it look like the carpet has been vacuumed. How about just freaking vacuuming? Or just asking her husband to help? Both my wife and I work full time and I make breakfast, tidy, do the laundry half the time and yes, sometimes, vacuum.
Observations on honesty and breaking through the thin veneer that sometimes separates us and prevents real, true communication, but I can't recommend them because I'd prefer that someone found that information elsewhere, someplace where it isn't seasoned, admittedly sparingly, with contradiction and judgment.
Apr 07, Julie Ekkers rated it really liked it Shelves: memoir , non-ficition , parenting. I would give Glennon's blog five stars, but am only giving her book four, and have been wrestling with how this can be. I really, really like Glennon's blog in which she reveals everything about her history as a bulimic and addict and her life now as a sober writer, wife, and mother of three.
I think Glennon has a lot of thoughtful things to say about parenting and faith in particular, that will resonate with and comfort many. Lewis wrote, "We read to know we are not alone. A fair amount of what's in Carry On Warrior was first published on Glennon's blog. I think there are probably followers of hers who will like this aspect of the book.
I think I came to it hoping there would be more here that was new. Still, I hope this book is widely read. Glennon is an accessible and thoughtful writer, who writes movingly of what she learns as she makes her way through all the beautiful and brutal things in a life. View 2 comments. May 30, Donna rated it really liked it Shelves: autobiography-memoir , non-fiction , inspirational.
This is an autobiography of sorts. I wasn't sure what to expect with this book. I've never heard of the author before, but now I feel I know who she is. She is a mommy blogger, but not the kind you might think. This was laugh out loud funny.
I read this at work and any spontaneous noise, laughing, singing, coughing, etc is frowned upon. I just couldn't help it though. It had me rolling out of my chair. I enjoyed her honest approach to motherhood, especially with her background.
This felt so rea This is an autobiography of sorts. This felt so real to me, because as a mother, we all feel the need to hide the ugly things, but this author did not do this. She stepped up and owned them. She let her conversion to Jesus, guide her. I'll admit, she is not your normal hands folded, polite Christian.
But that is okay with me. Her goal in writing this book was to help others feel better about their lives, and she did that for me. So 4 stars. Apr 01, Ginny rated it it was amazing. How did she know I needed this Love Pep Talk right at this very moment in my life? However, it just so happens, she also wrote it for my Mom, my best friends, my Dad, my neighbors, my Pastor, my children and you. All of you. ALL of US. She tells her own, once private, very personal truths in this book.
Nonetheless, the words she writes speak to the heart of anyone who reads it. She speaks to you through Carry On Warrior as if you're sharing a cup of tea with her on her sofa--honestly, graciously, hysterically funny and always thoughtfully reflective and accepting. Glennon finds meaning in the everyday obstacles we face as human beings. She beautifully illustrates how one's vulnerability and honesty are the very best parts of one's self.
Our insides and flaws, the things we are most apt to keep secret, are what knits us together as humans who need each other. The more honest we are with one another, the more we realize we are so very much alike. Hence, by the end of her book, Glennon has unforcibly and humbly caused you to fall in love with her.
Her voice is smartly unique in today's world of bloggers and do-anything-for-fame-rs. She makes you laugh out loud and read chapters over the phone to your best friend, then she turns around and causes you to cry out loud while sitting in the bleachers when you're supposed to be watching your son play hockey. The thing is, she's not an emotional manipulator. She's simply a brave truth-teller who has figured out the secret to experiencing real joy.
Do what your Momma and God told you to do And Glennon will show you how YOUR truths--all the amazing things about you the world has yet to learn, and all of your scariest feelings and thoughts you hide because you're afraid they aren't lovable enough--they are our common thread. Those vulnerable, soft spots are what makes us human. Unique and alike. We do belong to each other, Glennon.
And I'm so very thankful and glad we do. Mar 31, Jo Edwards rated it it was amazing. I have been reading the Momastery blog since the day that Glennon Melton started it. I'm an artist and since because of her words and her actions, she inspired me to start my own blog where I did a piece of art every day for a year I was incredibly proud of that accomplishment and I honestly couldn't have done it without Glennon and Momastery.
Now after reading the Carry On Warrior, a whole new world of inspiration awaits. Glennon c I have been reading the Momastery blog since the day that Glennon Melton started it. Glennon can reach inside my chest and cradle my broken heart, she can literally take words out of my mouth and thoughts out of my brain. I guess that means that there is a little bit of her inside us and a little of us inside her I have read most of this book to my husband who is a big fan, not only because it's a great read, but because of how it helps me every day.
The writing is relatable, intelligent and graceful. Glennon drives deep into her relationships and shares her darkest secrets in a way that makes you say, "I have felt that way too, but I wouldn't have the guts to talk about it.
It's real and touching, brave and victorious. I will read everything that Glennon puts out there. A must-read, I'm sharing with everyone kind of book. Mar 31, Paula rated it it was amazing. I know I have fallen in love with a book when I fall out of life - when I stop wife-ing, parenting, friending, Facebooking, etc.
I love those books dearly and Carry On, Warrior is definitely one of them. I have read Glennon's blog Momastery since and reading Carry On, Warrior was on one hand like reconnecting with an old friend, and on the other like discovering someone I'd never met before.
Glennon speaks to the heart of how hard life can be - but also beautiful. It's ok if I know I have fallen in love with a book when I fall out of life - when I stop wife-ing, parenting, friending, Facebooking, etc. It's ok if not every moment with your children, your husband, your family and friends is wrapped in perfection with a bow on top.
Through her very funny stories and very touching insights I found myself not only loving her for her imperfections but loving myself more along the way as well.
Your life will be better for reading Carry On, Warrior - at the end of the book I felt more connected, more loved, more accepted and more blessed. Carry On, Warrior! May 28, Pamela rated it did not like it. As I was reading this I couldn't decide whether to give it 5 stars or 1 star May 10, Anne Bogel rated it really liked it.
Great personal essays featuring the best of her blog Momastery plus a lot of new material. Some of the essays feel kind of flat, but the good ones are pretty amazing so I'll forgive her for that. Jul 12, steph rated it liked it Shelves: books-read-in , nonfiction-biography , library-la-county , bloggers. I have conflicting feelings on this book. This is why I will never have children. Because that part cracked me up. And I believe that scaring your child into quietness submission is a good tactic to use every once in awhile.
A lot of these sections I recognized from her blog. Sure she is a fighter and I appreciate and like the fact that she puts herself and her past out there, warts and battle scars and all but I'm not sure, if we were ever to meet in a room setting I would like her all that much. Which, I get it, it's an autobiography about her life but still.
When you are in a relationship and you have children there are other people to consider rather then yourself and I feel sometimes she does not do that or at least, that is what this book made me feel about her personality.
And I hesitate to call this a book because things didn't go in a chronological way. It was mostly blog like sections that went under a certain category all bundled together. And, slight petty, grievance, why does she call her parents, Trisha and Bubba? Just call them Mom and Dad. We know they are your parents! But I'm still giving this a 3 star rating because it interests me enough to have me continue reading to the end.
Plus, she finally told her readers in this book exactly what was THE NEWS between her and her husband that happened back in April that she posted about on her blog.
I have been wondering since then because bloggers who post post after post after post about THE NEWS but don't go into detail for the sake of their families privacy annoy me. Just tell me the news so I can move on with my life and stop wondering for those wondering, her husband cheated on her early on in their marriage which she found out in their therapy session in April and which they are now working through.
This what happens when you post everything about yourself on the web. You try and keep things private and it doesn't work because your readers want to know because they feel invested in you. I wanted to know and reading this book told me so I'm glad I read it. Either bloggers need to stop getting book deals or I need to stop reading them. Because I think it's becoming a bit of a habit now. May 01, Awwwtrouble rated it liked it. I've been a fan of Momastery for a while, and knew I wanted to read the book.
I think she's a good writer, very thought provoking, and I think she does good things. I also think she is a master at telling universal truths, while having most readers think she is revealing a lot about herself when is reality she reveals almost nothing personal.
There's something about her "shameless truth telling" that rings a little disingenuous to me. For example, she writes many times about her lengthy arrest r I've been a fan of Momastery for a while, and knew I wanted to read the book. For example, she writes many times about her lengthy arrest record and how it's prevented her from several things like adopting. But she never reveals in the book why she arrested, for what, and whether she was charged.
There's more detail within her blog, but not much. I think she may have a record of disorderly conduct, at the worst, which kind of makes me yawn a little. That's a lot of drama around not much at all. I also think it is really really important to her that she is pretty and thin, and she pretty much admits as much, which is one thing, but people who really really care about being pretty and thin tend to not be people with whom I care to be friends.
I do not criticize her for putting it all out there since I think she doesn't actually put much out there , but there are some things that just strike a bad note - I also tend to dislike people for whom learned helplessness is a thing. I mean really, she doesn't have a single cooking pan? It just seems exaggerated for effect.
And the moving thing - she moves her family to a small town and everyone thrives, including her, and then she moves them all back to the burbs 6 months later - why? And then she moves them all to Florida, why again? There's a layer of selfishness there that is unappealing. And, if what she writes is true, perhaps she is one of those who foists her helplessness onto her children, burdening them beyond what they should know about life.
I actually did not intend for this to be so critical - I do still follow her, after all. Just perhaps not quite so slavishly as her Monkee acolytes. Nov 11, Wanda rated it it was amazing Shelves: books-i-own , first-reads , giveaway. I received this book as a Goodreads First Reads giveaway! I work with people who are seeking recovery in their lives everyday and this book was a breath of fresh air!
The author uses fantastic humor when sharing her personal challenges and ultimately says out loud what everyone else is thinking. I love this woman!! I could relate to almost every situation she presented and could not wait to read on. The book is non-threatening and non-judging and would make a great resource for any woman who is I received this book as a Goodreads First Reads giveaway! The book is non-threatening and non-judging and would make a great resource for any woman who is going through their personal recovery now or in past or wants to support others that are.
Glennon Melton has a way of sharing her spiritual supports in a non preachy tone, which means the world for someone like me who is not practicing in any religious faith. Anyone who is wanting to read a true life, heartfelt and motivational story needs to read this book.
I was left with many thoughts of self-reflection, ideas on how to be more positive in my world and how to embrace the world as we know it. I think it takes a tonne of guts and bravery to put yourself out there and tell others about the true you!
So glad I had the opportunity and will highly recommend! Sep 15, Joy Kirkreit rated it liked it. I had to read half the book before Glennon became really likable to me. I couldn't really relate to her the first half I've always wondered: does everything always need to be talked about? Does everything have to "posted" or blogged about?
I instead wanted to read about her sister working against injustice in Africa. I started to f Hmmm. I started to find Glennon a tad annoying and a touch narcissistic. I didn't understand why this book was so pumped up by so many women.
But THEN..! I read the letter she wrote to her son That's when I finally said, ok, I'm on board with this. I understand now that she had to bear her whole truth in order to be free and heal from her wounds. And I understand too that not everyone operates the same way but we're all just as worthy and loved. Life is uncomfortable. So I might as well get busy loving the people around me. I started reading Glennon's blog over a year ago when I stumbled on her "Don't Carpe Diem" essay, which articulated some of the challenges I was facing in motherhood.
Momastery not mom-mastery, but like monastery - a sanctuary for moms has been on my Reader feed ever since, and I have come to love Glennon's mantras, like "We can do hard things," "We belong to each other" and "Love wins. Glennon m I started reading Glennon's blog over a year ago when I stumbled on her "Don't Carpe Diem" essay, which articulated some of the challenges I was facing in motherhood.
Glennon may not hold the exact same beliefs as I do, but I like seeing the world through her eyes and feeling part of the momastery sisterhood. I was not surprised that a large percentage of the book's content was essays that I'd already read on the blog. For that reason I kept feeling like "yep, I've read this before. I admire Glennon's mission to be a truth teller and hope spreader, and I'm sure this book is fulfilling that goal. Feb 10, Katrina Holtz rated it it was amazing.
I somehow wasn't familiar with Glennon's blog clearly, I'm living under a rock , so I wasn't exactly sure what to expect when I got a copy of this book from NetGalley. This book is amazing. She's real. Sharing her own war stories of motherhood is an act of I somehow wasn't familiar with Glennon's blog clearly, I'm living under a rock , so I wasn't exactly sure what to expect when I got a copy of this book from NetGalley.
Sharing her own war stories of motherhood is an act of bravery that I wish more Moms would take on. Mar 25, Adrianne rated it it was amazing.
When Melton bravely confesses forbidden truths about motherhood, marriage, and friendship, she lets the rest of us off the hook. She is a brilliant storyteller who is able to turn hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking stories into good-natured winks. Melton is wickedly funny without being wicked; her humor is infused with warmth and wonder. Carry On, Warrior is also the most powerful, realistic testament to faith that I have ever read.
I love this book and its author very, very much. Aug 19, Kathyana Carvajal rated it liked it. I no longer feel the need to have children. I love Glennon's philosophy on life. Too many people have carefully-curated social media profiles that make their life look perfect. It's not only a lie, it makes other people feel terrible for not being so pulled together. Glennon's rejects that, instead calling on women to be more open and honest about how hard life really can be.
Not everything is Pinterest or Instagram-worthy in our lives and we should embrace and lean into the struggles we all face. She herself lives that philosophy by open I love Glennon's philosophy on life. She herself lives that philosophy by openly discussing the demons of her past alcoholism, eating disorders, and drug abuse and the current challenges she faces marriage issues, raising three kids. I found her honesty refreshing and inspirational, really. I also enjoy her take on Christianity.
She isn't preachy or evangelical. She's progressive and thinks Christianity should be open and inclusive, not clique-y and exclusive. As a liberal Christian myself, it's such a nice change from the extremely right-wing, conservative type of Christianity that dominates the news. Here's a Christian woman saying that Christianity should be about love, not about following certain arcane maxims that don't apply to modern life.
She espouses a Christianity where it isn't enough to be 'tolerant,' but where we should love and embrace everyone exactly as they are, regardless of their gender, age, sexuality, race, past experiences, what have you.
It's great. I don't agree with everything in the book, but as Glennon says, you don't have to agree with everything some says to love them. And it's hard to dislike her and doubt her sincerity. She does come across as extremely extroverted which can be a little much for this introvert, but overall, her book is refreshing and honest in a way that so many of us in this age of Facebook aren't. Oct 18, Ericka Clou rated it liked it Shelves: parenting , self-help , read-nonfiction , essays , s , memoir , 0-borrowed , read-female.
More of a collection of essays on accepting yourself and others rather than an actual memoir, though we do learn a lot about the author in her essays. The essays are inspiring and she has some very good points about parenting and religion. From a memoir aspect, we get an incomplete view of who the people in her life story are. To some extent, we learn about the author herself, but most of the other people are presented as somewhat flat. How am I to resolve who her husband is for example?
He mode More of a collection of essays on accepting yourself and others rather than an actual memoir, though we do learn a lot about the author in her essays. He models and cheats on Glennon for years without confessing but also agrees to give all their money away to charities twice in their marriage.
I just have no sense of who this person is or why he does the things he does. Same for "Sister" and her parents. She wrote a sequel and I think I heard it fills in these blanks more, so I look forward to reading that. Overall, I agree that her bravery in honesty is probably helping a lot of people. Apr 28, Steph Rowan rated it really liked it. I had started reading one of her other books first and stopped, realizing I should read them in order to really get it.
A bazillion years ago I was a somewhat successful blogger and was familiar with Glennon's writing. This book did not disappoint. It is her rawness I appreciate. As a mother of 5 who kind of sucks at being supermom, I like her candor and imperfections.
I may not understand her choices, but I like the way she writes it out as verbal diarrhea. Her writing has an unfiltered quality I had started reading one of her other books first and stopped, realizing I should read them in order to really get it. Her writing has an unfiltered quality that makes relatable and lovable. Admittedly, it took until the second half of the book to really draw me in. I tend to have that issue with these style of books that feature sorta vignettes as opposed to a linear story.
I know- the title. You likely have the impression that this is a hokey self-help book you don't want to read. It's not, and you do. Not only do you want to read this book, but you should read this book. It will make you better at life. Glennon advocates for authenticity, connection, and hope, all with grace and a liberal dose of humor. She explores BIG topics like faith and love without preaching or pretension. Befo I know- the title. Thank you, Glennon, for sharing yourself and your wisdom in this beautiful book.
Oct 09, Kathryn rated it really liked it Shelves: Glennon Doyle Melton is a new author for me and I did not know that she has a blog or writes for Oprah Magazine. Man, oh, man she tells it like it is. Sometimes I wasn't sure if she was exaggerating and putting in humor or if she was telling it like it truly is. For example, how do you have three children, a husband and no pans in the kitchen? Oh well, on to her next book. Readers also enjoyed.
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