I’ve been a bit remiss in the posting of my book reviews, primarily because I read one book that I would rather not recommend. When this happens, I don’t like to call out the book. I’ve also been spending time trying to get my business book for nonprofits written by mid-December.
But the other night, I decided to check out the published book of Molly Totoro, a fellow blogger friend: Journaling Toward Wholeness: A 28-Day Plan to Develop a Journaling Practice.
I read it quickly to get a picture of the whole program, and promptly posted this review on Goodreads:
Molly has managed to pull together, in a concise and engaging manner, a comprehensive guide to journal writing. As someone who has journaled off and on for most of my life, this guide has offered new insights into how I can move beyond the simple brain dump diary to inspire personal reflection.
While it is an easy read for a general understanding of journaling, this 28-Day Plan might also become a lifetime companion.
If you are looking for a guide to writing that will lead to self-awareness, self-acceptance, and confidence — this is the book for you!
For those of us who enjoy Molly’s weekly posts, with insights that spark meaningful conversation – this is a must read.
Thank you Janet. I am going to check out this book. Sounds like something I would benefit from!
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Great Deb – hope it does! Can’t hurt to try!
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I tried journaling once, failed, but appreciate those who find exactly what they need in this writing. I’m glad there’s a book for them!
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Jacqui – that’s so interesting that you didn’t enjoy journaling since you are a writer. But I do think that everyone finds their own way to reflect, process, share, and reach self-acceptance. I hope if journaling wasn’t yours, you found something else to support you!
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I am truly humbled by your kind review, Janet. Thank you so much for your ongoing support and friendship 🙂
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You are welcome Molly. I really meant every word of my review!
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I’m going to check out Molly’s page. I do bullet journalling ie one sentence a day pretty well, but this also appeals…plus it’s a great excuse for more notebooks 😉
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Jo – absolutely – always an excuse for more notebooks!
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I am an off-again on-again journaler. Although I have kept a journal since I was a teenager, sometimes months will go by between entries. However, I know I will always turn to my journal in order to write my way through emotionally difficult situations.
Jude
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Jude – I also go through journaling ‘spells’ but knowing they are there -and having different tools to learn from is comforting in its own way. Thanks for joining the conversation!
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