Happy happy BOOK DAY!
It’s our first BOOK REVIEW OF 2024!
I know I say this all the time, but I just love this blog post so much each month. I always get so, so excited to share my reviews and then read your recommendations in the comment section. Without you girls, I wouldn’t know what books to read, so thank you, thank you in advance for sharing new book recs for me this month.
Before we get to my JANUARY BOOK REVIEW, let’s……
…recap! Here were my Top 3 Favorite Books of 2023…
#3: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
#2: Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner
#1: The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer
You can read about all 51 books I read last year (the highs and the lows), see reviews and get all of the details in ONE PLACE. I highly recommend all three of those books for your 2024.
One more thing, don’t forget that this year we now have A BOOK CLUB!!
Once a month, we will have a dedicated blog post for our monthly Book Club chat. If you read January’s book, make sure you go back and take part in our discussion plus see what book we’ll be reading in February.
Now, on to my JANUARY 2024 reads!
You guys, thanks to my December Book Review being on the 14th, I got an extra two weeks to read books that will be added to this book review. I have some really heavy books today, my absolute favorite book on health and wellness, a light read, a not so light read and a great book to kick off our year. Basically, it is six very different books, so hopefully, everyone will find something to read.
Ready, set, here we go!
Book #1 this month was:
The Last Love Note by Emma Grey
Now this was our JANUARY BOOK CLUB read, so if you want to discuss this book, make sure you do it there and not here, but if you haven’t read it, I highly, highly recommend it!!!
This is the fictional story of a young single mom in Australia who has lost her husband to early onset Alzheimer’s. The story toggles a bit so that you are a part of their love story and journey, but you’re also a part of this new chapter in her life as well. I would absolutely categorize this as “chick lit” but also add that it’s much meatier and more substantial than your normal light little chick lit read. It’s sweet and funny at times and will make you cry at other times.
It’s just a really, really good book, and I’m so very happy that I kicked off the year with it. I think those of you who like chick lit will love it as will you who like a heartier read. Two big thumbs up from me!
Book #2:
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Agh! Okay. I know this won’t be a popular opinion, but geez, this book was hard for me to finish. I know, I know, I know, it’s a REALLY good book and so many of you have recommended it to me. The story is important, it’s real, it’s raw, it’s very hard, it won the Pulitzer Prize. I mean…yes, it’s a good book, but me oh my oh, I just couldn’t wait for it to end.
This is a modern(-ish) tale tale based on Dickens’ book David Copperfield. It’s about a boy growing up in the Appalachian Mountains, and it covers everything from generational poverty to habitual drug use, systematic issues with education/lifestyle/expectations…you guys, it’s real “real” and probably very similar to so many people’s situations. It’s so real, real that it made it very dark and sad for me. Even when there were “lighter” moments in the book (and there are some sprinkled in), it was overall so deep and sad that I couldn’t enjoy them. I am glad I read it, but was so happy to be done with it. This was one of those books for me that I couldn’t get excited to pick up and read every day because I knew it would be hard. Hard is good to read…but hard is also hard.
I don’t think there is anything “wrong” with this book whatsoever, it’s just that my personal taste leans more light and I read to escape and enjoy and well, this wasn’t one of those books.
Great writing, real characters, raw story and very powerful. I’m glad I read it.
Book #3:
A Paris Apartment by Michelle Gable
So many of you have recommended this novel to me, and I feel like it’s been on my Kindle for ages, so I was finally happy to pick it up and dive in (especially on the heels of the previous book). This novel is about a woman from New York who works for an auction house and gets a project back in her beloved Paris. This story weaves a tale of her life/marital issues/wants and needs along with a look back at Paris at a much earlier time where you read about the lives and loves of Victor Hugo’s family. It’s a little present and a little past all in one novel.
The highs? I loved the descriptions of the French culture, the food, the apartments, the wardrobes, and the little French phrases all woven throughout.
The lows? I thought it started really promising, but the end was a bit too farfetched for me and a tad too unrealistic.
This is a charming little read especially if you’re a Francophile like me who also loves a chick lit. I just wished it would have ended as strong as it began.
Book #4:
Outlive by Peter Attia
Well, I did an entire blog post on this book this month! To date, this is the best overall, comprehensive book on living well (not just living long) written to us layman by a physician. You can read much more about my thoughts on this book and who shared it with me/why I bought it HERE in the blog post, but in a nutshell, this is about living well longer (this book is all research and data driven) about what Attia calls “the four horsemen”. These “horsemen” are the leading causes of deaths in the US, and he breaks down each one and “why” people die from them, how they could have been treated earlier, what lifestyle approaches help ward off these conditions/diseases, how genetics plays a role, medications that work for preventing/treating each one and then many, many insights to just further help us understand why people are dying of things earlier than maybe necessary. To me, the entire book was just fascinating and eye opening. I also really appreciated the last chapter on mental health and how it plays a role in life and “health span” (again, not just living long but living a great life up until the end).
I just cannot imagine this book not being beneficial to all. Whether it genes or lifestyle, supplements or pharmaceuticals, he has details, graphs, simple explanations and comprehensive research to help everyone live a better longer life.
Book #5:
Everything’s Fine by Cecilia Rabess
Okay, okay, this was another novel this month that caught me off guard. Big time.
This book came out about six months ago and has been on my radar ever since. It’s “chick lit” to a point (it’s about two people who don’t like each other in college and then meet up again later in life when they work for the same company in finance), but wow, it’s way more powerful and culturally relevant than “just another beach book”. The leading lady in this book is a very educated, bright, beautiful and funny Black woman from Nebraska who, yes, falls in love with said co-worker…but their racial differences prove hard to overcome as their relationship progresses. This one was so layered. This novel is about relationships, stereotypes, adversity, learning to see yourself differently while also trying to maintain who you are as a person in a relationship. It’s also about power couples, working in a “dog eat dog” corporation, and how people make life work when their professional workload has unbelievable pressure.
I liked it (I could NOT put this one down and finished it quickly), but I don’t know that I “loved” it as by the end of the book, I just wasn’t feeling their chemistry any more. At the beginning, it was palpable, but by the end, I was ready for her to move on to someone else. I just thought they fizzled too much for me. As an FYI, I am going to give this one an R rating too.
Last but not least…
Book #6:
The Midwife of Auschwitz by Anna Stuart
Oh my word, this was one was the hardest for me this month (seriously, why did I read so many “hard” books this month?!).
I feel like the book’s title should just say it all.
Okay, here we go.
I have read a million books about World War II and the Holocaust. In fact, not only have I read them, but in the past, they’ve been in my TOP THREE for the entire year (The Things We Cannot Say was my favorite book of 2019 and The Tattooist of Auschwitz was my second favorite that year, and then just last month, I announced that my favorite two books of 2023 were The Paris Agent and Only the Beautiful which were both set during WWII), so clearly, I enjoy a book set during that awful time very much. That being said, I don’t know if it was just the mood I was in, the fact that I had read a lot of “hard” books in a row or what, but this one was H-A-R-D for me to read. It is such a powerful story and told so beautifully, but reading about what was happening to these poor people during this time in history just hit me different this time. My feelings have nothing to do with the book, I’m just being honest that this time, it hit me harder to read the pages (and that’s okay, it should hit me hard to read about this terrible time).
This is the story of a Polish midwife in her 50s who helps her friends in the Jewish Ghetto escape…and then not only does she end up in Auschwitz but so does her very young friend. Together, these women do incredible things keeping people alive, delivering babies and fighting for their own chance of survival as well. This is truly a novel about sisterhood, perseverance, and everyday people who are really heroes. It’s a wonderful book about really hard things. I had a hard time picking it up each day and was thankful when it was over, but that’s okay. I’ve thought about these characters and their will to do what was right no matter the cost many times since I put it down.
Whew!
What a batch, right?!
I hope you found something today to read this next month. Don’t forget…
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If you want to stay current on all of the books I’m reading in 2024, THIS PAGE HERE is where I keep the books, authors and reviews each month.
Okay, what should I read next?! I would LOVE a few lighter reads, maybe a memoir, something “not heavy” would be amazing 🙂 .
Happy Book Day!!! xx
Elspeth says
I always love your book reviews and recommendations! Thanks for sharing!
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Emma says
If you are open to some different historical fiction, I really liked Lady Tans Circle of Women.
Elizabeth says
Seconding this – it’s set in 15-16th century China and is just enthralling!
Megan Reed says
I just finished this book and it was SO GOOD.
Rayne Osborn says
I love it as well-so interesting one of my fav of 2023
Liz says
Yes! I agree. One of the best books I’ve listened to in a long time. I woke up in the night thinking about it.
Carol says
One of my favorite books I read in 2023, Amy Tan always transports readers through incredible female characters and fascinating history of Chinese dynasties.
Sara says
+1 for this book! Just finished it and really enjoyed it!
Erin smith says
I hated HATED demon copperhead. Yes I could telll it was well
Written but I kept stopping and thinking why am I reading this?! So sad and it just kept getting sadder. Ended up not even finishing it.
Stacey Mazurek says
Shay, I can’t believe you suffered through Demon Cooperfield and a book about Nazis in WWIi. You must be a glutton for punishment. Add in the Last Love Letter, and you have a month full of sadness. We read Demon Copperfield for my So. cal book club. Well I read it, most of the other ladies couldn’t finish it. I didn’t enjoy it at all.
My suggestion – don’t start reading “ The Covenant of Water”. Complete misery set in India.
Jeanie says
I hated it also. I knew after the first couple chapters it wasn’t for me. Quit reading and glad I did as there are too many books and not enough time.
Lauren says
I just finished my first SH book (The Soulmates), and oh my goodness I’m hooked! What would you recommend next by SH?
Thank you for your monthly reviews! I LOVE book day! 🫶🏻
Mix and Match Mama says
They’re all fantastic! What about The Secrets of Midwives? That’s her debut novel!
Sheri says
I just finished The Soulmate and loved it! Also The Younger Wife. She’s great to follow on Instagram, too.
Kati says
John Stamos’s memoir – If You Would Have Told Me
It was sweet/funny/gossipy/sad and just overall fantastic
Kristen says
Yes, I agree , great bio! Also I didn’t know much about Minka Kelly but her bio was amazing!!!
Kit says
Just always love your reviews and they are such a highlight of my day!! I recommend First Lie Wins!! It’s SO good!<3
Melanie says
Yes! I couldn’t put this book down. Highly recommend it!
Kay says
Same! A really easy to read, suspenseful book and “lighter” than the others you read this month! It was fun!
Ashley P says
I just finished First Lie wins- so good!
Kristen says
Yikes, a bunch of tough books this month! I need some easy breezy ones for this month.. one of the best things about this post every month is reading everyone’s comments and recommendations!
Ashley T says
I have been loving the author, Sandie Jones, lately! Her books take you on a journey of twists and turns and make you say WOW at the end! I have read, The Other Woman, The Blame Game and The Half Sister – all good! I am currently reading her book, The First Mistake and hope to finish it soon. If you are looking for a new author, check her out!
Jennibell says
Just finished The Other Woman….still on the fence about it. I didn’t see much resolution to it (ended VERY quickly for how drawn-out it was) and some of it just didn’t make sense. Maybe I missed something? I just checked out another of her books, though – worth another shot.
Paige M Wright says
I felt exactly the same way about Demon Copperhead, I was so happy when it was over. I actually like dark books but this one left me dreading to open it right?!
Mix and Match Mama says
I had the hardest time getting motivated each day.
Heather Ptashnik says
I highly recommend the last letter by Rebecca yarros!
Caroline Stanley says
I started reading Demon Copperhead last summer after hearing rave reviews about it on the Armchair Expert podcast. I made it through about 75 pages before I decided to wait for another time. As a highly sensitive person sorting through her own childhood, I think its important to honor personal limits when reading this book 🙂
Lisa D says
I read 4 really good books this month — The Senator’s Wife by Liv Constantine, terrific!; The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel; The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer (good but so many names which got a bit confusing); Hello Stranger by Katherine Center.
I also read Yellow Face and didn’t “love” it. I’m now reading The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate. This author wrote Before We Were Yours which I highly recommend.
Mix and Match Mama says
You read SO MANY great ones this month!!!
Bridget says
I also read Yellowface this month based on RAVING reviews from this blog and other places. I sooo badly wanted to love it. I just didn’t and was so sad about it. Maybe I read it after too much hype. But the ending just left me so discouraged, I thought there was so much more potential.
Morgan says
Echos of Old Books by Barbara Davis – a beautiful, fresh love story (or two!😉), The Fury, First Lie Wins! All SOOOOO good!!!!
Elizabeth says
Yes, just finished this book. It was very good!
Tricia says
Two book recs for you (so sorry if youv’e already read them). 🙂
1. The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh. Easily one of my favorite books of 2023!
2. The Waiting by Cathy LaGrow. This book on giving a baby up for adoption and reuniting with her decades later is such a beautiful memoir. I finished this one weeks ago and am STILL thinking about it!
Kimberly M says
Thanks Shay!
I am so glad you reviewed ‘Outlive’!
I read it last year and realized right away it was one of the best books I have ever read on health and wellness. It felt a little intimidating at first because it is just SO thorough! But this year I am going to dive back into it as I strive to make some health changes. This was the little nudge I needed to not be overwhelmed and to start getting into the ‘meat’ of the book and making a lot of the changes he recommends. It is absolutely brilliant!
Toni :0) says
Anything by Viola Shipman!! They are such heartwarming stories!! Trust me, y’all will love.
Shelley says
I feel much like you did about Demon Copperhead. I am glad I read it but I really struggled through it. So many people that loved it listened to it on audio and I think that might have made a difference but I am just such a book in hand girl!
Your next book should be Firsr Lie Wins! So many twists and turns and I could not put it down. You will love it.
Lisa says
I feel the same way about Demon Copperhead. I didn’t think I would ever finish but I knew I had to finish. I loved it and hated it all at the same time BUT I’m glad I read it.
Reese says
Oh my gosh, I LOVED The Midwife of Auschwitz. I’ve been on a huge historical fiction kick over the last 6ish months and have read so many great books that are set in that time frame. I have loved all of the Kelly Rimmer books that I’ve read. The Secret Stealers and The Beantown Girls are both by Jane Healey and I enjoyed both so much! I also just finished Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls and loved it.
Bianca says
I highly suggest the Paris daughter if you haven’t read that yet! Would also love to see you do an updated makeup look, your makeup looks so amazing and love how bright and fresh your eyes look!
Jan says
I have 2 – both true stories:
The Book of Charlie – you’ll fall in love with Charlie. Really remarkable life.
The Many Lives of Mama Love – such a well written memoir
sandi says
My favorite post every month! I finally got my hands on Carrie Soto Is Back and read it while the Australian Open was playing in the background. It was on hold at the library for so so long. Under the Southern Sky was good and as someone who needed IVF for her babies this one touched my heart. What else did I read… Winter in Paradise (Hilderbrand), The Wedding Shop (Hauck) and The Language of Flowers (Diffenbaugh). The last book was so different from my normal reads in the way that it was written. Someone recommended it in the comments a few months ago and the title sounded so pretty.
This month I am reading My Oxford Year, Five Star Weekend, and Hang the Moon. Can’t wait to see what others recommend too!
Marla says
I just finished Black Cake – it was a great read even though it got a little to social-political in parts. Great story with goo characters & twists and turns.
Rayne Osborn says
The series on Hulu was just as good as the book!
Jenny N says
I didn’t like Demon Copperhead either. I kept hearing how great it was so I got it and I wanted to quit so many times. It took me forever to finish it and typically I will read a book in 2-3 days time. I did make myself finish it but it definitely wasn’t something I would recommend.
Rachel Malone says
Love your book reviews. Your summary of each one is concise and very helpful! I just finished None of This is True by Lisa Jewell.
I could not put it down! So good. I think you might enjoy it. 🙂
Haley Boone says
Okay that cover for Everything’s Fine…. absolutely not. I don’t think I’ve ever had such strong feelings about a cover but I would never pick that up! Have you ever read Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver? It is one of the best books I’ve ever read- I think you would enjoy it!
Mix and Match Mama says
I must be missing something because I’m not seeing whatever it is you’re seeing????
Katie B says
Have gotten so many great reads from your monthly post. Thank you. A friend gave me the book Looking For Jane by Heather Marshall. WOW! Highly recommend.
Lois says
Love book review day! I just finished The Starter Wife by Rowen Chambers and that was really good!
I also just started the series The Wives of King David. So good so far! It’s a Biblical fiction series. I am usually drawn to thriller/suspense/historical fiction from WW2, but these are amazing!
Sheila DeSpirito says
I don’t remember if you read the book The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
I finished reading it last night, awesome book. It’s his debut book. A cannot put down until your finished book. Doesn’t Smith play a violin? Also, I’m just starting the new Nita Prose book, The Mystery Guest, I remember you read Molly The Maid. The quirky Maid. I loved that book and I’m sure I’ll devour this Molly Maid book. You wanted suggestions for a light read, this one should fit the bill.
Ellen says
Oh, I loved The Violin Conspiracy!
Ashley P says
I am 89% done with First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston and omg 😮 SO twisty and good!
Angela S says
Check out
The Most True story of Tanner and Louise.
Aparna says
You have read lots of hard books this month! Like you, reading is my happy time and I don’t like to read depressing books, once in a while if the book is a must read, I will read it and enjoy it but all in all I enjoy thrillers, chick lits and romances…enjoying Freida macfadden these past few months…read The Ex and The coworker this month…also read kat martin’s Ghost illusion which was okayish.
Mary says
Love your book reviews ❤️ I am going to suggest a book by Diane Chamberlain- I know you didn’t like The Dream Daughter because of the time travel but Big Lies in a Small Town is my very FAVORITE book by Diane Chamberlain- no time travel and a very suspenseful story-
In January, I finished a couple books that I started in 2023 and read 3 others- the most I have read in a month in a really long time.
1. Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune- 4 ⭐️ didn’t like it as much as Every Summer After, but it was still good.
2. Our Last Echoes by Kate Alice Marshall- 3 ⭐️ who also wrote What Lies in the Woods— this one was a stretch for me- not my fav-
3.The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf- 5 ⭐️ another thriller with lots of twists and turns
4.The Deep, Deep Snow by Brian Freeman-5 ⭐️ really enjoyed this one- listened to most of it on Audible, but couldn’t wait to finish, so read the rest in book form
5. The Ursulina by Brian Freeman-5 ⭐️ this one is the prequel story to The Deep, Deep Snow so I did enjoy the back story of some of the characters from that book
Excited to read this month’s book club book choice The Frozen River- have had it on my TBR list for awhile- also picked up last month’s book, The Lost Love Note, after reading your review of that book-
Joanne says
It definitely sounds like you picked some really hard books to read! I’m all about escapeism in my reading– especially this time of year. I have so many historical fiction novels sitting in my nightstand and I keep thinking “next month” I’ll tackle those but I haven’t yet. I did read Ultra Processed People this week and to say I am hyper focused on what we’re eating right now would be a huge understatement!
Julie Harris says
My favorite post of the month. I felt “meh” after reading Demon Copperhead; I wanted to LOVE it, but ended up just sort of liking it. Kind of. Great story, tough subject matter, super sad. I think it’s Barbara Kingsolver’s writing that trips me up, and I can say this because I am 200 pages into The Poisonwood Bible ( many people’s favorite book ever) yet I keep quitting. Just as soon as I decide to walk away from it, someone will tell me how great it is. So, I jump back in. I might finish by end of 2024…
Have you ever read She’s Come Undone by Wally Lamb? A trip to Barnes and Noble with my teenager reminded me of it, and how it was my all-time fave for years.
Tiffany says
She’s Come Undone was amazing! Have you read I Know This Much is True (also by Wally Lamb)? It’s an all time favorite!
Tiffany says
I just got Outlive in the mail after reading your blog post last week. I really like it so far!
My favorite books from 2023 (I read 40) were
-We Begin at the End
-Solito
-All the Broken Places (most amazing WWII novel, that I keep thinking about months later).
Jessica says
The Midwife of Berlin is the sequel to the Midwife of Auschwitz…keeps the story going!
Kathy says
I started reading The Last Love Note last night and am considering putting it aside for something I may actually enjoy. I’m only a few chapters in and was so put off by the damsel in distress/hunky neighbor premise. And, hunky neighbor having just met her 15 minutes ago puts his hand on her waist and kisses her cheek. Ewww, get away from me. Perhaps it has more substance than typical chic lit, but I’m not impressed so far.
My favorite this month was The Frozen River.
Mix and Match Mama says
Keep reading!!!!!!!
Kathy says
Haha, I will take your word for it and continue on. Thanks.
Mix and Match Mama says
YES!!!!
Cherie says
Everything’s fine was sø annoying by then end. There is no possible way they make it work together in the future.
Mix and Match Mama says
I agree!!!
Lori says
Hooray for January’s book reviews!!!
Dawn says
Shay, have you read Play for Me by Libby Hubscher? She’s a new to me author that I’ve grown to love. This particular romance includes a connection to the Red Sox. I think you’d really enjoy it!
K.K. says
Love this post!!! YAY!
I agree with you, Shay. I read to “escape”, even though I’m not escaping from anything in real life really. I just like a nice story that ties up nicely, with a few twists and turns. Maybe I’ve just been “hallmarked” over the years… 🙂
Jessica says
Love your book review days. Two books I read and loved this month were Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, which I’m actually listening to for a second time because there is so much good to take from it! I highly recommend it.
Shawna says
Same about Demon Copperhead!! I felt that I HAD to finish it bc it was important (?) but so so hard. It made me so sad. Anyway, if you want some different style books, I liked The Unmaking of June Farrow and LOVED Project Hail Mary. Just fun to get out of my normal book genres.
Kelli says
Project Hail Mary was my favorite book last year! I’m sad that I can’t read it again for the first time 😂❤️
Liz says
I recommend Lady Tan’s Circle of Friends by Lisa See and The Measure by Nikki Erlick I’ve also been reading older books this month. Saints for All Occasions by J Courtney Sullivan. A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy. I’m starting The Book of Charlie by David Von Drehle. Enjoyable month of reading for me.
Tracy says
I definitely agree with you on Demon Copperhead. Rough. I just finished Only the Beautiful! So good!!! I also just read a shorter one you might enjoy… If Cats Disappeared from the World (translated from Japanese). It was thought-provoking and a fast easy read.
Sarah says
Maybe you would enjoy “You With a View” by Jessica Joyce. It won’t break new ground but it’s light and sweet and it moves fast.
Dawn says
I listened to Demon Copperhead on Audible and I think that was key for me-the narrator had the most authentic voice and it was just such a powerful story. It was incredibly hard to read but also a story that will stay with me.
Elizabeth says
I just finished The Sweet Spot, by Amy Poeppel, and it was terrific. I reviewed it on my bookstagram (@eb_bookshelf) and I think you would like it!
Amy says
If you need a great audible book to listen to Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau is really good. It’s sort of like Daisy Jones and The Six but different. I really enjoyed it and have recommended it to all my reading friends. It’s a quick listen or read.
Cj says
Hi Shay! You should read “Looking for Jane.” It is a 5 star read that not many people are talking about yet!!! Highly recommend.
Trish says
How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key. It is a memoir and a brutiful story. I’m so glad I read it and think everyone could take away something from his wisdom and the humor is great too!
Devan Mitchell says
Oh sheesh I ordered the wrong book, I got The Midwife of Berlin which is the sequel to The Midwife of Auschwitz! It was amazing, ordering the other now. Just a bit backwards!!
Barb says
Shay have you read Christmas at Ashville? It is a trilogy. Maybe for your own read. It is wonderful.
Mix and Match Mama says
I have not! I’m putting it on my list now!
Margaret says
Hi Shay! I was out of town so am late to your book review. My book club just picked Demon Copperhead and now I really have no desire to read it, but guess I will give it a try but it looks like from the comments nobody in this group really liked it.
You need to read THE HOUSEMAID by Freida McFadden. You will read it in one day!
I loved the Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd.
The An Invisible Thread by Laura Schroff
Happy Reading and have a great weekend!
Paula says
Shay, would you consider both your personal thoughts and take aways between Blue Zone & Outlive. Both seem beneficial. I have dinished Blue Zone completely and mid way through Outlive. While in some ways they approach health similarly with an
early & consistent life style, they definitely have differences as well. Which are you implementing most?
Mix and Match Mama says
I am taking away so much from both (and other books as well). I think Blue Zone has really reminded me that our health and longevity is more in our control than we think. When people move in and out of the Blue Zones, their health is positively/negatively affected which tells me that it’s never too late to improve what I’m doing (or let what I’m doing decline). I think the Blue Zone really enforced community and relationships too. Outlive is just so detailed and clinical about (in my opinion) how all of “that stuff” is really working from within. One seems to be about living and the other seems to be about “why those people are living so well”.