Didn’t See That Coming audiobook

I enjoyed Didn’t See That Coming like all of Rachel’s other books. Hollis uses real world examples from her life and personal stories others have told her to help the reader. Didn’t See That Coming has a lot of useful advice for dealing with grief, loss and uncertainty. This book was the first time I heard Rachel talk about the downside of her fame and the anxiety she experiences when strangers ask for personal advice while she is with her family. I loved the style and honesty in Didn’t See That Coming. Rachel mentions her divorce at the beginning, but the whole book wasn’t talking about her divorce. I think the book might’ve been better if it was written longer after the divorce because some parts seemed bitter. Overall I still enjoyed the book. Rachel’s brother died by suicide while she was a teenager. Hearing more about her story and how it affected her life was heartbreaking and very interesting.I recommend Didn’t See That Coming to Rachel Hollis fans and anyone struggling with grief that is looking for advice with personal examples.Thank you Dey Street Books, Harper Collins and Edelweiss for Didn’t See That Coming.Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com...

3.5 stars, but rounded up because while I'm not currently in a season of grief, I think it could help someone who is and I don't want the negative reviews of people who haven't read this to turn someone away from something that could be useful to them. Reading the ARC for this one feels a bit different from Rachel's previous books. It's a bit grittier in parts where she shares more details of stories you've read about in her previous books, including her brother's suicide, early family life, leading a business through the Great Recession, and postpartum struggles. She does touch on her divorce, but doesn't give much space for it since it is fresh and she's still processing it.This book follows the same format of her previous books which a chapter of stories, wrapped up with a couple "things that helped me." While I do think some of these stories and action steps could help someone out of a dark place, many are repetitions from her previous books/ podcasts. If you're familiar with her platform and not struggling with grief then it probably isn't the book for you. However, it's incredibly short, so if you're curious about the extra details or need a reminder about setting habits, then pick it up. Side note: I'm oddly intrigued that Dave isn't mentioned in the acknowledgements since they repeatedly talked publicly about remaining friends and business partners with a positive relationship...

Y’all! I finished this book and I feel like I need to read it again. I was digesting it so very fast! I have followed Rachel Hollis for 2 years now. I started by reading her first NY Times Bestseller, Girl, Wash Your Face. It was my first toe-dip into the personal development space. I watched every Start Today Show in those 2 years, and even did daily recaps in my Tales of the Tribe group. I started following others she recommended, mentors and books to check out. I went back and listened to every single Rise podcast. I dove voraciously in every way I could, to soak up all the knowledge like a sponge. I did Rachel’s life coaching in 2019. I helped launch her book, Girl, Stop Apologizing. I attended Rise Dallas, Rise Biz and her first Virtual Rise conference. I was able to test her App and will attend her next Virtual conference in a little over a week. I didn’t miss one of her Quibi episodes for the first 4 months. I give you all of this background so that I may vouch for having a whole lot of knowledge of this woman. I was practically drowning in the Kool-aid. I was asked to be on her launch team for this book- Didn’t See That Coming. I hadn’t been sure I would read it at the time. This is what I still know. She is human just like you and I. She does some amazing things. She makes mistakes. She calls her shot, she goes through hard things yet she always stands back up. I think that whether you love her or have left her due to recent personal issues, you owe it to yourself and to Rachel to hear the depth of these words and to know how deep they rose from her to escape. #didntseethatcomingthebook

I was provided a free copy eARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.Didn't See That Coming, Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart by Rachel HollisPublisher: Harper Collins Publishers, Dey Street BooksGenre: Nonfiction (Adult) | Self-HelpRelease Date: September 29, 2020 Initially I’m pleasantly surprised how much I loved this book and all the advice it gave. I will say it from the roof tops because all I saw on media was “a book about divorce already???” NOPE. This 👏 is 👏 not 👏 a 👏 book 👏 about divorce. This book surprised me being a Rachel Hollis fan, in the sense that we are seeing an even more vulnerable and confident woman we previously have not seen. Now don't get me wrong, she is still authentically herself but I feel like this new filter is written in this book where she is cursing and allowing us to see EXACTLY how passionate she feels about a subject. Just like her other books, each chapter discus's a topic including real life examples of how that topic effects her and then ends the chapter with actionable advice of how we can as the reader improve on it with our life. I personally loved the chapter on perspective. Not only when reading this book during a pandemic is stress enough... but in my personal life dealing with childhood trauma.... this chapter helps me wrap my head around actions I can choose. "There's immense power in understanding that you are subconsciously coloring your reality through the lens of past experiences. If you can understand that you hold the power to perceive something as entirely negative, you harness the power to see positives in every situation too."I recommend this book to anyone who has dealt with or is currently dealing with stress, anxiety and grief. I feel each one is touched on. Those who deal with all three or one of each knows that even if you push past it... it will always find a way to sneak back in. That's why I do believe whether it's a present pain or not this book is important.

** spoiler alert ** I wish I had this quick kick in the pants book during the rough spots in marriage and then through my divorce. Chapter on finances was good and referencing the pandemic. The advice on searching overcoming the specifics of your problem versus looking at it broadly. I did feel this book is for an entry level self help reader and I have been deep in the genre for a few years now so readers beware. I love Rachel’s energy so I will give anything she puts out a listen and definitely get a few takeaways!

First off, I was surprised to see how many people rated this book really low because Rachel Hollis is getting divorced. Whenever I’m tempted to judge someone, I remember Jesus’ saying, “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others.” The author acknowledges her impending divorce in the introduction. She says the book was already written, and she was editing it when they made the decision to divorce. Ok. That’s that. This book is not quite the mind-blower that her other two are, but it contains her signature passion and practical view of life. I really find her perspective irresistible. Ms. Hollis reads her own books on audio, so you get the full impact of her vehemence and personality. They are quick reads, but they leave me pondering for days. I particularly appreciated the section on the value of entrenched health habits. The author says that if you have such established self care habits when hard times come, your muscle memory can carry them without much effort. Good health helps you recover from disasters. So practical, yet so true. That’s one example among many of Hollis’ down-to-earth approach to almost all of life. I personally love her for it.

It was raw, it was honest, and overall I loved it!! No one else but Rachel even thought to write a book during a pandemic in hopes of helping others during a time so difficult for many. There are others out there that have no idea how to put one foot in front of another in this very moment, and not many are as uniquely qualified to help you do just that like your pal Rach.I was grateful to get a copy of the book from the publisher even though it’s not released yet.

I am an entrenched Rachel Hollis fan. I drink the juice errr water, attend the conferences, buy all the things. I am very thankful for the impact Rachel has had on me and my life and have enjoyed the many times Rachel has sprouted some wisdom, just because it is Wednesday. I have finally found someone who’s words resonate me to my core. Yes! And! I have a feeling some reviews you will read aren’t favorable. Because I closely tune in, some of the stories I heard were not for the first time.Even as I am in a happy place right now as I was reading, I could think of ten people that could use this as the best way to be introduced to Rachel and her heart. If it isn’t for you (right now), it is for someone you hold dear (right now).It was a little bummer to not get some new stuffage in a book form but found some good nuggets regardless and that’s what her lives and her Rises are for!I was given the great privilege of having early access to this book via the publisher/launch team.

I received a complimentary preview copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for writing a reviewYou need to know that I am not part of the “Rach” crazy fan club or a Hollis mega fan—I have read Girl Wash her face previously and enjoyed it. I say this just to let you know that my review comes from my thoughts for the book as it is and not anything else. I just finished this book. I have to say I think it’s a culmination of her work. Rachel is amazing at just telling you how it is and can help bring clarity to light. Rachel shared her personal trauma to help others- whether you are in this space currently, have been or again will be this book brings light to these times. One of my favorite quotes in the book is, “I am willing to be the villain of someone else’s story if it means I can be the hero in mine.” This has gone against everything I have been taught (forego my own happiness to ensure others are happy) and it is such a power statement and my new mantra! During the midst of a Pandemic this book has motivation and tips to keep going and dealing with it all. In the book these topics are addressed: perspective, courage, showing up, letting go, resilience, etc. In only the candor she can provide she shows us how to stay the course, to stand up for ourselves, to hope and have faith. Here are two more of my personal favorite quotes:Plenty of people will look at their past and only see the hardships, the hurt, the loss, but I choose to see all my pain and trauma and grief as the reason I am the women I am today.”- Rachel Hollis“If someone tries to make you feel badly with the line, ‘you’ve changed’ your only response should be, Thank you, I’m working at it!’” Rachel Hollis

Her best book yet! I thought this book was truly remarkable. It was real and raw and you could tell Rachel wrote from a place of vulnerability. I think that’s what makes this book so special!

So I want to start off by saying I love the teachings of Rachel Hollis. Her books and podcasts literally changed my life. They gave me the courage to take control of my life and to go after what I want. We only get one life, so why not live it the way we want? I was given an early copy from the publisher wasn’t sure this book would resonate with me as much as the others because I haven’t suffered as much trauma as some. But I was wrong. This book was so raw. I honestly felt as if I was sitting with Rachel having coffee and a therapy session. I am an adoptive momma and have dealt with grief in my life. This book really resonated with me in those areas mainly. Didn’t See That Coming helped me understand that I am in control of my own perspective and my own motivation. If I can see things negatively, I can choose to see things positively. I should not be relying on others to motivate me...that’s my job. It’s also my job to start living the life I love before it’s over. So even if you don’t think this book will resonate with you, try it. I think everyone can take something away from this one. It’s arguably Rachel Hollis’ best, most honest and transparent book! Do not miss out on reading it.

This might be an unpopular opinion but this was my favourite book of Rachel’s out of the 3. I think it was because I related to the content the most, going through the hard season of COVID-19 and grieving the loss of a family member. And yes, she used examples from her life that if you’re a die hard Hollis fan you’ve heard before, but they were told in a different context. And she does not claim to be an expert- she shares her life through her own lense in hopes that her stories will inspire others. If you were expecting a tell-all about her divorce, then yes you will be disappointed. If you really want a book that offers some guidance on getting through a hard season, then pick it up and read it. Maybe you won’t feel the same way about it as I did but it did resonate with me in a way her other books didn’t.

Didn't See That Coming, Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart by Rachel HollisPublisher: Harper Collins Publishers, Dey Street BooksGenre: Nonfiction (Adult) | Self-HelpRelease Date: September 29, 2020 This was such a hard book to read, but only because the topic was so raw. Rachel Hollis has an incredible way of sharing tools that make sense and that are applicable. I needed this book 5 years ago and I still need it today.Reading this book opened my eyes to some of the things I have been holding on to in my grief and reminded me that they are holding me back. Thankfully there are tools in the book that will help me re-frame how I look at this and reshape the how in achieving my dream."You have been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved." I truly believe this is true. I believe my struggles are meant to lay an easier path for someone else.I'm so grateful to Rachel Hollis, Harper Collins Publishers, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook and the opportunity to be part of the book launch team in exchange for my honest review.

Raw, honest, a feeling of guilt, comeback and standing your ground!! Definitely a book I’d recommend and in the mist of everything going on in the world right now. If you are going through right times and need a good “me time book” I’d recommend this!!

This book feels like the story of my life, especially during this difficult time. The author wrote so beautifully about how people can get through grief, especially since so many people are grieving right now—given the pandemic and just regular life. This passage made me think about my own grief because the author was so honest about her own experience: "The grief over death is making them miss the life that's still there. I can't tell you how to grieve. That's an incredibly personal process that nobody's in charge of but you, but I can tell you something with absolute certainty. The person you lost would not want this for you. The person you lost would never want you to suffer over their absence...It's okay to be sad. It's okay to miss them. It's not okay for you to lie down and die too. You are still here, and there's a reason for that."If you want to listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at: https://zibbyowens.com/transcript/rac...

This is the first time listening to one of Rachel's books. When I saw it on Audible something just said do get, get it, listen to it. The book came to me at the right time in my life when all when to shit.Like all self-help books, you do not take everything they say and practice it. You sift through the information and find what is relevant to you. What speaks true to you, and then practice it.I enjoyed that Rachel told her personal stories and how she have coped with these issues at the time. Things I am taking away from the bookStart a daily gratitude practice - this is where you actively write once a day what you are grateful for that happened that day. This according to Hollis will teach you to see the moment and search for themThat even though what is happening to you however sad or horrific, you should find joy. Find joy in your child's laughter, or a moment you spend with them reading a book. Don't go into a ball on the chair and drown in your sorrow. Life goes on.

I was provided an advanced read copy of this book from the publisher and it’s almost as if the universe was looking out for me. I’ve experienced various levels of grief over the past five years. One thing after another. Finding books that deal with grief that truly speak to you are far and few between. I know this because I’ve searched for and read (mostly put down) many of these books. This book is one of the few that I felt spoke to me and where I am. I can’t wait for the printed version to come out as I will be adding it to my collection. From talking about the loss of identity (over the span of five years I’ve lost three jobs and my mom) to not allowing myself to wallow and finding the courage to keep moving forward, it has been the gut check I needed right now. Her sections at the end with “Things that helped me” are incredibly helpful. You might not need this because you might not be grieving but chances are there will be something in this that will make you think or help you help someone else. I have read all of Rachel’s other books. I don’t own any of them. I never felt a need to until now. Are there stories in this book that have been shared before? Yes. But they aren’t written in the same way. This isn’t just a mash up and repeat of other books. And believe me, I would be one of the first that would speak out if this was the case. I had a “falling out” with Rachel earlier this year but I also realize that she’s just like us. Her life isn’t insulated from pain or hardship anymore than any one of us. There may be things that are easier for her than others but at the end of the day she deals with the same ghosts many of us do and has to find a way to battle them. I can’t wait for the hard copy of this book to read again and highlight. I also realize just because this resonates with me doesn’t mean it will resonate with others. But if you are in a season of grief, whatever the reason may be... give this book a chance. You’ll be glad you did. I know I am.

I really read all of this book. ;-) If you find that surprising- I don’t blame you. I too struggled with what all was going on with my pal Rach when she announced her divorce from Dave. It felt like something was amiss, and I was confused. However, I was reminded of a few things I think you guys should remember as well: She is human, just like us. She is trying, just like us. Lastly, because of her platform we get an inside invitation which we choose to accept. You may or may not agree with everything she stands for, but this book is fantastic. I highly recommend it. It managed to surpass my expectations and be nothing at all like I expected it would be. If I sound somewhat inarticulate in this review, I apologize… I have never posted a “formal” book review. She takes you through the book with a very humbling perspective. One of my favorite quotes from- Didn’t See That Coming is, “Resilience makes you strong, and while you earn the right to your strength, you simultaneously become more tender. While you harness the ability to rise quickly from the ground, you don’t fear the fall as much the next time.”Five Stars from this girl. *****Thank you to Rachel Hollis, Harper Collins Publishers, and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of the ebook and the opportunity to be part of the launch team in exchange for my review. Didn't See That Coming: Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart