Love Yourself: and Other Insurgent Acts That Recast Everything Paperback – Import, 10 November 2019

New Book Review: Love Yourself and Other Insurgent acts that recast everything by Dushka Zapata. ⠀⠀This is a self-help book but doesn't feel like one and it's definitely not like the other usual self-help books. It isn't preachy or talks about self love in a way that's topped with toxic positivity. It talks about love, both that comes from inside and the outside in a way that helps you understand different perceptions and ask questions to yourself. ⠀⠀🍂"I try to be what I am looking for. I want to be loved with a love that is true and deep and stable. I want someone who will always want what is best for me. I want someone I can count on. That’s what I work on becoming for myself." ⠀⠀What's a great book if it doesn't force you to look yourself in the mirror and acknowledge your fears. This book was worth reading because when I read such books I always look for the ways the author connects these chapters to themselves, which makes all of this real and more authentic. The chapters were so short and precise that it really helped me to grasp on what was being said without getting bored. ⠀⠀🍂"People who love themselves don’t always. Loving yourself is like every other feeling — inconsistent, fluid, sometimes dismaying — but in the end you build a relationship with someone truly interesting you know you can count on." ⠀⠀I feel like Dushka Zapata's words and wisdom requires so much more appreciation and acknowledgement. This book really helped me in changing my perspective towards situations, people and myself. I love this book so much and I think the next time I'll crave to read a good self help book, I'll know who's book I'd invest my time in. ⠀⠀5/5. Mostly Recommended. ❤ ⠀Anushka ⛅ ⠀

Dushka Zapata is my favorite author. She has the power to stitch words and sentences in an emotive way soothing my inner soul. I read her books and quora answers often and particularly like reading them on my way to commute and really love the fact that I can open any page of any book of hers anytime.I bought all of Dushka's books and totally recommend them to anyone who is looking for a new compass(Or not).

The book is so well written, you wouldn't want to stop until you reach the end, and would still want more of it. It is soul nourishing, transformative, truly refreshing.

I loved this one. So many truths written with such simplicity.

Dushka is a gem

This book is full of small essays, with lots of learnings summed up in few paragraphs. The only problem with this book is that it contains all the author's answers on quora(word to word). She is one of the most followed writers on quora, reading her answers led me to buy this book which turned out to be a disappointment for me. If you dont follow her on quora, please go and buy this book.

Dushka's words in this book are at the same time a comforting hug, and a slap round the face dose of reality! She makes it seem so obvious - self care, self worth, the audacity to be ourselves and to let others be themselves, without judgement - and yet how did we not know? This book is so easy to read, and relate to, it's a joy. You almost have to pause after each small story or piece of wisdom within a chapter, and reflect on the clarity you have just found. Dushka's writing is funny and real, practical and exhilarating. It couldn't have come at a better time. Everyone should read this book.

Dushka’s perspective on love in its many forms provided me with comfort and solace in the midst of tough times.Her books should be part of the national healthcare guidelines!This book will make a wonderful gift for any of the people you hold dear to yourself - including you.

Dushka takes self help and puts it into 1-2 page simple personal essays that always seem to be relatable to what you need at the moment. She’s honest, raw, and funny. Life not only seems easier and lighter after reading an essay, 2 or the whole book but hope and optimism is restored. Through her ALL of her books you find a best friend in her and reacquaint yourself with your very best friend- yourself.

Once again, Dushka speaks right to your soul. This book will reach deep inside you and help heal places you didn’t know were broken. There is nothing more important than the relationship you have with yourself, and there is no other book that will help fuel your life like this one. Read it. Read it now. You will never be the same.

This is the most incredible book. Dushka delivers searing insights into being human, loving yourself and living a better life without the implied judgement that often accompanies writings like these to be better than you are. This book is conversational, witty and revealing while still making you feel like everyone is under her tent. What a gift!