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Happy Women Live Better (2013)

by Valorie Burton(Favorite Author)

4.17 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0736956751 (ISBN13: 9780736956758)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Harvest House Publishers

review 1: This is my first ever self-help book and I'm really glad and satisfied with it. I liked how Valorie Burton wrote this book. It's short, simple and yet very straightforward; but I was able to savor every Happiness Trigger. It allowed me to evaluate myself and realize my situation on my own, without the pressure of a certain list of to-dos for me to be happy with my life. I liked how she allowed me to relate to the book in my own unique way. I also loved the examples she mentioned in the book, from women of different walks of life, and even added her own life experiences, allowing us to glimpse her vulnerability and being an imperfect human being, who also experiences "down" times. I picked up so many obvious and simple thoughts that are worth remembering; and I appreciate t... morehe simple tips and conversation starters that can be used for discussion with peers and friends, as well as for meditation.
review 2: I received a free copy of this book through Goodreads First Reads. Burton has some good points about how to make steps toward doing things to be happier. There's nothing groundbreaking in it, but I read a very short bit each day for several weeks, took her points, and mindfully tried to make some changes.However, many things that she hinted at in previous chapters came out blatantly in the chapter about Financial Savvy. Yes, live below your means, don't become a shopaholic, etc. But then she threatens that if you make more money than your spouse (or potential spouse) you are likely to end up unmarried or divorced. She encourages women to think about giving up that promotion so men don't feel threatened. For real. This isn't a woman problem, this is a MAN problem. And if a woman ends up divorced despite giving up the promotion, she's sure going to regret turning it down when the man is gone despite her sacrifice. I don't understand how Burton can praise education and workplace advances in one breath and practically tell us not to take advantage of them in the next.I tried to keep reading after that, but even her good points were tainted. less

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