Ugggggghhhhh.

I have never left a review this harsh about anything in my life, but I felt so scammed, I just could t help myself. I have been completely inspired by the likes of Carolyn Myss, Louise Hay, Deepak Choprah and Gary Zukav. And I literally HATED this book. Every word, every insinuation. Besides the fact that Gabby's voice is like nails on a chalk board in its inauthenticity, she is quite literally regurgitating everything everyone who has ever come before her has said (they said it with more authenticity, wisdom, and humility). There's not one original thought in this book besides her personal accounts which are dripping with a really awkward self-serving arrogance that I just couldn't overcome. She had my skin crawling. Ewh. The very best (and only redeeming) quality about this book is the title and the pretty woman on the cover. Zero depth. If you don't want to learn from the masters, you can listen to this for a watered-down stoner cliff notes version. I hope no one pays to hear his woman speak. God help us. And if Audible offered refunds, I'd be all in.

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Keep Forgetting You're Not All Alone?

I'd hit a brick wall, going about 180 mph. Three neighbors moved out, with all that noise, clamoring, moving vans, hustle. There were raccoons in the attic. The landlords decided that NOW would be a great time to fix up the places, complete with industrial tools, laughing, trucks, mayhem. It's still going on, and I work nights, so I'm completely sleep-deprived. And have a short fuse, am liable to burst into tears if you look at me cross-eyed. Oh, and then the raccoons decided that IN the walls was where they really wanted to be. Given that sleep is on the most basic of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, self-actualization and "The Universe" seemed like pie in the sky concepts.
But I was desperate so, despite its verrrry short content time, I gave "The Universe Has Your Back" a chance.
Holy cow, am I so glad I did!
Here you'll find the Holy Moment, living with certainty, and my favorite: a 24-hour challenge to yourself to find the love and live miracles.
Once I stopped whining about how very tired I was and devoted myself to looking for the good things, the things that were going right, once I decided to stop snapping at my husband and start letting him in, the miraculous happened:
I. Was. Happy.
Even the overnight security guard said I was *glowing*. Yes, that word, and trust me, I felt it.
Are you stuck? Do you judge other people, judge yourself, harshly? Is fear something that you just can't seem to let go of?
Give this book a try. You'll find more than mindfulness/meditation suggestions. You'll receive guidelines, exercises, mantras, that you can hold onto, no matter how desperate you feel. And Gabby is so incredibly human. At a spiritual retreat, when asked: What Do You Want? She says she wants a snack, a nap, no, coffee would be nice. Whom amongst us is not taken down by the everyday harshness of life, fatigue, hesitation?
Worth the time, worth the credit. And by the way? You're worth it too...!

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This is a good reminder book

This book will teach you why you need to trust your intuition and guidance which comes from the higher guidance here called the Universe. The author talks about all reasons why to listen to your guides, how they will help you and why you need to listen to them. Remember you may want something so much you push against a wall until you realize you need to flow. Being in flow will move you along your path faster than you can believe!

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Annoying to listen

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Someone who does not read a lot on the subject of spirituality or meditation.

What was most disappointing about Gabrielle Bernstein’s story?

A lot of coincidences and miraculous events in her life. I am not sure if she just saw thinks in new light or something great actually happened?

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The narrator sounded just right for the plot. The story goes a little bit like "the girl looses a boyfriend and great job in one day, so she decides to travels around the world and she quickly finds a knight in foreign country. They get married even though parents disapprove."

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment

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2 of these chapters are good

There are two good chapters in this book: the one about letting go of judgement and the one about the holy instant. The rest of the word feels like words strung together into meaningless sentences. She used words interchangeably. She also uses very generic words like spirit, truth, love, power without really defining them or contextualizing them.

It was entertaining and relaxing to read but the content is not great.

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I just don’t get it.

Nothing in this approach to happiness and love speaks to me. It’s not bad....it just doesn’t ring true to me. I couldn’t listen for more than a chapter. I don’t think there’s a “darkness within me” that “resists and pushes back light”. Don’t get me wrong - I’m not trying to mock it...it just is not an angle that resonates with me. At all.

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self serving pompous ass

I started it but just couldn't take it anymore. Time and money I will never get back.

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Ugh. Painfully naive, shallow and self-impressed.

What disappointed you about The Universe Has Your Back?

The writer is thrilled about herself, absolutely enchanted by her spiritual awesomeness, and breathlessly tells us in extended detail just how amazing she is. "All you have to do is ... (decide! think! ask! believe!) and you'll be awesome too! God will rush to your side!"

What was most disappointing about Gabrielle Bernstein’s story?

The relentless self-congratulatory nature of her story is infuriating.

Any additional comments?

Bernstein needs to read "The Ego is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday because hers is OUT OF CONTROL.

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Rehash of other her other books

The content is good, but if you have read her past books and watched any of her lectures you will hear the same content. For example, the owl symbol story is used here yet again. It was disappointing.

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Felt like a waste of time

Nothing valuable. A bunch of anecdotes but nothing concrete.The author did not convince me. I only listened half of it though

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