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Unabridged Digital Audiobook
Runtime: 7 hours, 4 minutes
Read by the author
Women today tend to find themselves doing a wild juggling act on a daily basis—trying to balance a marriage, kids, work, a home, and all of the little extras that threaten to slip between the cracks. And in the audio edition of Girl, Wash Your Face, author and lifestyle blogger Rachel Hollis talks to women about the lies that women tell themselves and how she broke free of them.
In each chapter in the book, Hollis illustrates one of the lies that she once believed by telling stories from her own life—stories about her childhood as a sheltered pastor’s daughter living in a small town, stories about her relationship with her husband, her career, her heartbreaks, and her life as the mother of an active family. And, from those stories, she discusses what she once believed, what she’s learned, and what helped her let go of the lies and expectations in order to become the best, most successful, most joyful version of herself.
Told with humor, insight, and sincerity, Girl, Wash Your Face isn’t just another rah-rah self-help book. It’s a candid conversation with a new friend who will change the way you look at yourself, your relationships, and your dreams.
The author doesn’t hold anything back. She’s extremely open and honest—to the point that it might sometimes surprise you. She discusses her greatest heartbreak, her most traumatic life events, and the most intimate details of her life. And, in doing so, she builds a relationship with her readers.
The fact that she narrates the book herself makes it even more likable—because no one can convey her thoughts and feelings in her voice like she can. She brings her own energy and humor to the read. And it won’t be long before you’ll feel like you know her, understand her, and (most importantly) trust her.
This is a book that will make you laugh because you totally understand what she’s talking about. But there’s also a very good chance that it will make you shed a tear or two on your daily commute because a story or an observation or a revelation hits so close to home. Along the way, it will inspire you to change things in your life—whether it’s your routines, your goals, or your attitude—and it gives practical suggestions for making it happen.
Admittedly, not everyone will be able to relate to Hollis’s stories—to her background, her beliefs, and her lifestyle—but even if your life is significantly different, you’ll still find moments that are moving, funny, and completely eye-opening in her revelations and observations. And even though you may not always love her voice or her style or the things she has to say, her openness will make you stop and listen—and learn and grow.
If you’re in need of a good laugh and a strong pep talk, Girl, Wash Your Face is like a long, honest conversation with the friend who always has your back. Pick up a copy to add to your library—because this is a book that you’ll find yourself returning to over and over again.
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