Denise lives a life like a whirling dervish. I enjoyed how she could toss up 10 balls in the air and somehow catch 20. She juggles a multitude of jobs as she tries to care for everything and everyone. A must read.
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When life gives you lemons, make a new hat!
The memoir is set up in an interesting way, with each chapter following a thread of the author's life as she explores a new path, or hat in this case. From 911 dispatcher to custom paintball business owner, it seems like her life is a jumble of mismatched lives somehow all jammed into one person. This is probably what makes the book such a compelling read: you simply cannot put it down, one hat flowing into another somehow naturally when it seems absurd in retrospect.What struck me most was how relatable the author is: for the first time in a long time, maybe even ever, I've had insight into a mind like mine. I too juggle mismatched jobs, my life seeming like chaos from the outside but completely natural from my perspective. Reading about how the author describes her energy, her lack of sleep, all was like seeing a reflection of myself. yet another reason I couldn't put this book down.Not to mention that the author's style makes it feel like you're catching up with an old friend, who's filling you in on decades of your life, and you just have to keep buying coffees so you can keep chatting. Her voice is honest, true, so even in the most absurd of moments you know she's being completely transparent with you. Sometimes maybe too much (there are some details I was surprised to see shared with such candor!).Overall, the memoir feels like a love letter to life itself. The author's reflection on her life so far obviously therapeutic for her, and it's almost intimate being on this journey with her. She is living proof that the universe offers possibilities every day, and you just need to be brave enough to take them. Even if sometimes the universe can be cruel: my heart broke for her and her family multiple times, and I was in awe that she would share these personal moments with us.This memoir is an eye-opener to anyone who believes that life is lived along a straight line. The author offers such insight into exploring the opportunities life throws at you, and shares the wisdom she has gained so far, sometimes with hilarious results.I finished the book feeling like I knew this author so much better, and with a new resolve to finish my projects. Highly recommended for anyone who is unsure of what path to take in life, and who need reassurance that wearing many hats doesn't make you weird, it makes you a fashionista.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2018
The memoir is set up in an interesting way, with each chapter following a thread of the author's life as she explores a new path, or hat in this case. From 911 dispatcher to custom paintball business owner, it seems like her life is a jumble of mismatched lives somehow all jammed into one person. This is probably what makes the book such a compelling read: you simply cannot put it down, one hat flowing into another somehow naturally when it seems absurd in retrospect.
When life gives you lemons, make a new hat!
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2018
What struck me most was how relatable the author is: for the first time in a long time, maybe even ever, I've had insight into a mind like mine. I too juggle mismatched jobs, my life seeming like chaos from the outside but completely natural from my perspective. Reading about how the author describes her energy, her lack of sleep, all was like seeing a reflection of myself. yet another reason I couldn't put this book down.
Not to mention that the author's style makes it feel like you're catching up with an old friend, who's filling you in on decades of your life, and you just have to keep buying coffees so you can keep chatting. Her voice is honest, true, so even in the most absurd of moments you know she's being completely transparent with you. Sometimes maybe too much (there are some details I was surprised to see shared with such candor!).
Overall, the memoir feels like a love letter to life itself. The author's reflection on her life so far obviously therapeutic for her, and it's almost intimate being on this journey with her. She is living proof that the universe offers possibilities every day, and you just need to be brave enough to take them. Even if sometimes the universe can be cruel: my heart broke for her and her family multiple times, and I was in awe that she would share these personal moments with us.
This memoir is an eye-opener to anyone who believes that life is lived along a straight line. The author offers such insight into exploring the opportunities life throws at you, and shares the wisdom she has gained so far, sometimes with hilarious results.
I finished the book feeling like I knew this author so much better, and with a new resolve to finish my projects. Highly recommended for anyone who is unsure of what path to take in life, and who need reassurance that wearing many hats doesn't make you weird, it makes you a fashionista.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018
