I used the Netgalley reader to click through and read the affirmations as needed. I appreciated how it was organized and how instructions were given on how to truly use this resource as intended. I will certainly look to purchase the physical copy of this book to gift as gifts this holiday season. It would also be a great resource for mentors, coaches, and others who are in community with Black women and girls.

This is one of my favorite books this year. I will buy it once it is published. The book covers various areas where everyone needs to question or dive deeper into thinking. However, I do appreciate the focus on black women. This book isn't preachy nor does it minimize the unique emotional needs of black women.

Thank you to Souljer Press and NetGalley for a copy of this book. I recommend all Black women, no matter your age or season in your life, pick up a copy of this book. These are affirmations for us and by us. As the author says through this book, you will: “Page by page, you choose to speak life in a world that tries to drain it.”

This is one of my first affirmation books I’ve had, and what I appreciate most is it’s not just cute or motivational quotes for me to say to myself in the mirror but it also serves as a guide, what I’d call in speaking life into and over yourself. The author doesn’t just jump right in either; they actually set the scene and prepare readers on how to use this guide. The book is broken up into 3 major parts, starting with the introduction and exercises (the exercises are my favorite and I will be utilizing with others), affirmations for overcoming, and affirmations for manifesting. My favorite exercise from this book would be Throwing Hands with your Demons. Doing that exercise with coupled with the inadequacy, procrastination, and validation affirmations. Whew! Also, the affirmations for manifesting really resonated and are useful for myself in this season of my life. It featured affirmations such as ones for fitness, enthusiasm and motivation, and discipline, to name a few I’m finding useful right now.

I love the beautiful illustrations featured in this book. Like with any other self-help book, I would’ve liked to see more information on the research. The book starts off with “the evidence,” but I didn’t see any references cited. I don’t think that’s necessarily wrong, but I believe having research/data backing the evidence makes it stronger. An example who the author says in the book: “Black women don’t get the luxury of just “manifesting vibes.” We have to survive, thrive, nurture, lead, all while making sure our hair is laid and our attitudes are non-aggressive. The world will praise our strength and still deny our softness.” This would’ve been the perfect opportunity to include some data or references to what Black women are currently facing today.

All in all, a great book!