You Can’t Have It All: The Basic B*tch Guide to Taking the Pressure Off

by

Stassi Schroeder

Should you read this book?

The best public reviews summarized for you.

Who is this book for?

  • Fans of Stassi Schroeder and Vanderpump Rules would thoroughly enjoy this book.
  • Readers who appreciate brutally honest and humorous memoirs would find it entertaining.
  • New mothers or those interested in candid accounts of motherhood would relate to many of the stories.
  • People looking for a light, easy read that feels like listening to a podcast would enjoy the style.
  • Those who struggle with perfectionism and need reassurance about embracing imperfections would find value in the book's message.

Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?

  • Readers unfamiliar with Stassi Schroeder or Vanderpump Rules might struggle to connect with the content.
  • Those looking for a more traditional, structured self-help book may be disappointed by the casual, memoir-like approach.
  • Readers who prefer more serious or literary writing styles might find the tone too casual or 'basic'.
  • People without children or interest in motherhood stories may find large portions of the book unrelatable.
  • Those sensitive to discussions about alcohol use, especially in the context of parenting, might be put off by some of the content.

Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book

  • Brutally honest and funny writing style
  • Shows personal growth and maturity of the author
  • Relatable content, especially for fans of Vanderpump Rules
  • Well-written, reflecting the author's English major background
  • Engaging and easy to read, described as hard to put down
  • Offers valuable life lessons about self-care and embracing imperfections
  • Provides insider information about Vanderpump Rules and the author's life
  • Authentic and vulnerable, especially in discussing mental health
  • Quick and enjoyable listen in audiobook format
  • Validates common feelings of guilt and pressure in everyday life

Things people didn't like as much about this book

  • May not appeal to those who aren't already fans of Stassi Schroeder
  • Some parts described as sad or emotionally heavy
  • Extensive focus on motherhood may not be relatable to all readers
  • Use of terms like 'girlboss' and 'cheugy' may feel dated or cringeworthy to some
  • Attempts to be a self-help book may detract from its memoir qualities
  • Some readers found it less entertaining than the author's previous books
  • Can feel surface-level or trying too hard to be relatable at times
  • Some content repetitive from her previous book
  • Casual writing style may not translate well from audio to text format
  • Endorsement of constant alcohol consumption by mothers may be off-putting to some readers

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