Enjoy For Free Things I Want My Daughters To Know: A Small Book About The Big Issues In Life Conceived By Alexandra Stoddard Accessible Through Audio Book

is the second book Ive read by this author, and Ive really enjoyed both, The only reason I would not give this book five is because I cannot embrace Ms, Stoddards eagerness to focus on self and her willingness to place faith in the universe as opposed to God, who created it.


In short, if you enjoy a thoughtful book from the perspective of an accomplished interior designer, youll like this one.
I found much to ponder and upon which to reflect, Okay. My mom got this for me she found it at Anthropologie and couldn't resist, I have become increasingly sappy with each passing year, crying at NZ Post ads, so I really appreciate the sentiment.
My mom is basically the greatest mother ever and also one of my best friends, so I had to read it.
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Summary:

, I don't know why this book was printed in green and blue, but it is totally unnecessary and, as far as I can tell, unrelated to anything except perhaps Stoddard's apparently awesome interior design skills.
. . for children's rooms.

. She actually makes some great points in many of the chapter/essay headings finding work you love, thinking positively, embracing change and learning to do your best without worrying about the details over which you have no control.
There are, of course, some exceptions, My personal headshaking favorites are "Travel Heavy," "Learn to Style Your Own Hair" as a metaphor, it would be more effective if she didn't mention her own difficulty in abiding by this maxim, "The FiveHour Rule," "Be More A Generalist Than a Specialist" and "Have Your Own Independent Financial Adviser.
" There are also some contradictions, She doesn't want to be weighed down by technology or emotions, but insists on the right to accumulate collections of physical items that please her in some way and haul masses of clothing around the world whilst jetsetting.
Way to love yourself more than the planet, It's true that this book is aimed at her daughters rather than grandchildren, . .

. The main thing is that I could not get through a single essay without wanting to punch this woman in the face.
I'm sure she's a nice person, but spewing watereddown Eastern thought mixed with selective areas of Western consumerism does not a contemporary philosopher make.
It is entirely possible to get your point across without being sanctimonious or discussing details of your private and very privileged life.
Remember that, by being selfcentered, you may also not be benefiting the world,

I'm sure this is a very rewarding and inspiring read for the right person, but I'm obviously not the target audience.
I love my mom and am sure that she only skimmed this before sending it my way, I'm also thankful that she is nothing like Alexandra Stoddard, My mom bought me this book for myth birthday so I really wanted to like it, It was supposed to be something to help me into the world of adulthood, Unfortunately . Andrea Stoddard rambles on for the entire book about things that, for the most part, sound silly and unimportant.
I know that this is not the kind of book my mother intended to give me, There are things in the book that I completely disagree with, such as the "FiveHour Rule" which says that you should never stay in someone's company for more than five hours and that you should never have anyone stay at your house or ever stay at anyone else's house.
As though we all have tons of money to spare and can stay at hotels any time we like.
And as for me, I enjoy spending a few days at a time with friends and family, Anyway, that aside, the author drifts completely off topic under almost every single subject, It was like she couldn't think of anything else to say about it but thought that she hadn't written enough so she just started throwing out sentences that sounded semiinspirational.
There were times that she even included three different ideas or topics all in one paragraph, It was very hard to follow, Combine all of those things with little quips about the author's personal experiences that, most of the time, seemed inconsequential and even unrelated to the topic completely, and the result is a book that I will never pick up again and never EVER recommend to anyone.
Confesso que gostei mais da abordagem da autora com relação à vida do que do livro e das dicas em si.
Algumas dicas, como "Travel Heavy", "Tell Yourself You Have Done Nothing Wrong" parece reforçar crenças equivocadas e ligeiramente egocêntricas.
Você é sim responsável pelos sentimentos que gera nas pessoas e deve cultivar um clima de harmonia, Do contrário, como viver em sociedade E em "Travel Heavy", como assim ela diz para levar tudo o que te faz confortável porque em uma viagem ela não checou antes a previsão do tempo e levou roupas de verão e enfrentou uma frente fria! Sou a favor de levar pequenos mementos que você se sinta em casa, mas, não importa a duração, uma viagem tem começo, meio e fim.
Se você não consegue viver sem suas tralhas, para que sair de casa No geral uma leitura interessante, mas que eu não repetiria e não recomendaria.
It was ok. We can all use a few life affirmations to remind us now and then of our purpose and selfworth.
I didn't agree with all of her posits, and the spiritualism she talked about seemed to be faithlite to me.
I'm not usually one to go in for such books, but I got it for Christmas and it's a pretty quick read.
None of the segments is more than aboutorpages, Not sure I

would read any of her other stuff, but I know several people who would love this, and so I'll pass it on and recommend it to them.
Like Hallmark movies You'll eat this up, I HATED THIS BOOK! Okay, I didn't finish it, so maybe the good part is in the last/.
. . I think the chapter titles are nice, They are profound statements. If they were all the book contains, then I'd rate it four, But the incessant blah blah blahing of creating a life of beauty and meaning made me want to puke.
Don't get me wrong I'd love a beautiful life, . . but this lady just seemed a little out of touch with me and my life, I want to be generous with my time and resources, be true to myself and to the Gospel, and laugh along the way.
I don't care so much about opening gifts slowly and savoring every ribbon, Maybe you relate to her If so, that's awesome, I hope you love this book, I was excited I have three daughters, so I looked forward to a book containing all the wisdom I should hope to impart.
Suffice it to say, I'll keep looking! Ugh, Don't bother. I don't really want to seek life advice from a woman who says you shouldn't let inlaws stay at your house or visit for more thanhours at a stretch.
As a mother to daughters, I was intrigued about what a mature woman has learned during her lifetime and wants to make sure she passes on her wisdom to her daughter, but this book didn't do it for me.
The good stuff is all common sense and the bad stuff maybe she has loopy inlaws and should write a book on how to get along with them but I don't want to be constrained by her bad family relationships.
I thoroughly enjoy all and everything by sitelinkAlexandra Stoddard and have for many, many years, Her collection of quotes at the beginning and end of each chapter are always so poignant, Since I am a mother of a grown daughter I read this differently than if I were younger.
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