Natalie Franke

Thank You to Netgalley, Natalie Franke and publisher for providing an advanced e-copy for me to share my opinion with others.

Built to Belong by Natalie Franke is the most relevant, on point and necessary self help book I've seen in quite some time. I know many readers stay out of the self help section, believing most of the title on the shelf are filled with "new agey" garble with little difference seen between one title and the other. I don't blame you; my normal reaction to self help book recommendations is an eye=roll and to keep scrolling so you can believe me when I say STOP SCROLLING and PAY ATTENTION.

Todays world gives the impression that we are the most connected generation ever. We scroll through our feeds seeing picture and picture, blurb after blurb about how so and so is doing this or that, how great do they look how happy they must be. The problem with this is that blurb is all we have to go on, and most accept that without thinking. That blurb, that photo was designed to catch your attention, to give a good impression of the person who made the post; Even when something negative is hinted at it's done so in a way that hides how much pain the person really is in.

Not to mention that everything we see on our phones, our laptops, tablets, televisions are all designed specifically for us based on information gathered about your mindless scrolling habit or impulsive three am shopping spree to cheer yourself up. We tend to follow these suggestions because they are put in front of us. Because why would we wonder if its the best or if the company is good to its employees or the community in general? Those are exactly the things we SHOULD be caring about.

Built to Belong clearly shows how humans are wired to need connection, to need others. It also shows how everyone benefits when we find what we seek both in our personal relationships and at work or within the business itself. This is a guide showing you how to go from lonely empty miserable scrolling to forming the kind of relationships we all desperately want: real, personal, mutual respect, empathy, a person or company who looks out for their friends as well as themselves.

The best part of all of that? She does it WITHOUT the cheesy hippy mush that makes us roll our eyes and toss the book back on the shelf, going right back to how we existed before picking it up. This book with inspire and encourage you to have what you want, it will sit in your brain and poke until you decide to start making a change.

Personally I knew I was going to follow the authors advice from just a few pages in to the book, and that is exactly what I am doing. Making changes that are proven to nourish our souls, our community. I don't want to change alone though. I want all of you to just give this book a read. Not too long and simple to understand there is no reason you shouldn't at least give it a read. You'll be doing yourself and your community a favor; don't take my word for it read for yourself!

Astounding unique, and refreshing Built to Belong is the only self help book you need to be reading right now. This book has the potential to do amazing things if only people will give it a chance.

Highly recommended. 4 out of 5 stars.… (más)