I'm Happy for You (Sort of...Not Really) by Kay Wills Wyma

About the Book:  

Is comparison living hijacking your life? Do you find yourself measuring your value against your friend’s house, body, marriage, resume, paycheck, organic garden, or Pinterest-worthy holiday décor, and coming up lacking? Do your college roommate’s Instagram snapshots bear little resemblance to the scene at your house this morning?

Excessive comparison and competition sap our energy and steal our joy. Our friends become our audience and judges, and our kids become part of our brand. Add social media’s constant invitation to post and peruse, and it’s no wonder that we’re left exhausted, discontent, and lonely. Thankfully, there is another way!

With  refreshing candor and humor, Kay Wyma shares her experiences with comparison living and offers readers the simple remedies that helped her and her family reboot their perspective and discover freedom, authenticity, and joy.

My Review: 

This book was a light read and some of the stories really hit home. Many of the anecdotes I could certainly identify with and made me feel not alone. The book is listed as Christian Living/Self-Help so while I have learned that that category can encompass a lot, I was very disappointed with the lack of Christian references especially Bible verses. I was looking for more Christian direction/insight. There was maybe five Scripture references, and I don't think it was even that many. Overall, it reminded me of not looking to others and comparing myself because we never know what is going on in their lives, but it didn't have the "staying impact" with me I would have liked.

Thank you to Blogging For Books for a copy of this book--the opinions and thoughts are my own.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars