Five Stars
D’ Souza has a unique way of going about her fitness. After years of seeing nothing but flaws, when she looked in the mirror, she began to see things differently. D’Souza writes a letter to herself. At first, I thought this was slightly weird, but then I realized what she was doing. It’s a good idea. By writing the letter, you will see the good and the bad things about your body. Are there really any bad things though? Do you see the flaws because you see them, or are you seeing them because someone else has pointed them out to you?
When I first started reading this book, I wasn’t sure I would see anything but my flaws when looking in the mirror. I took a step back and pondered this as I went back to D’Souza’s book. I’m not really a self-help kind of person, nor do I like to read self-help books. Exercise really isn’t my thing either, but there was something about this book that pulled me in. D’Souza teaches you how to look at the positive when looking in the mirror instead of the negative.
Bullies are always going to be out there. Stop letting them control the way you see yourself. Love you. Love your body. D’Souza writes about how she went from being unhappy with her body to finding the good that was there all along. D’Souza is not afraid to tell you how she found her self-confidence.
This book is a must-read. You will find yourself questioning all you have thought about yourself as well as the journey that led you to the you are now. Be prepared to question all you’ve known about why you have thought a certain way about yourself.
I found this book to be inspirational. It really does make you stop and think and then after you do so, it helps you to find ways to see yourself the way you truly are. Great job Laine D’Souza! Definitely a STAR read! –Reviewed by Award-Winning Author, Shannon Simpson.
