All Things Gee

Hello My Loves,

We are back and kick starting our return with a book review. This book has had me in a chokehold since the moment it was released. I am, of course, talking about the latest book by the most enchantingly beautiful Florence Given.

Florence Given is back, and this time, she’s serving up an irresistible guide to self-love, confidence, and—most importantly—joy. Women Living Deliciously is exactly what the title promises. It is a book that encourages women to step into their power. It urges us to embrace pleasure. It also encourages us to reject anything (or anyone) that dulls our sparkle. If you’ve ever felt guilty about putting yourself first, open this book. If you’ve struggled with shaking off societal expectations, open it as well. It will become your new best friend.

Being unapologetically you is not something women are really programmed to want to do. Instead, we often sit worrying about what others are thinking. In fact, as I am sat writing this in a little Starbucks, I constantly think. I continuously rethink what the people around me are thinking. They watch the girl sat at the window, clearly dressed out of her comfort zone. She clicks and re-clicks the keys on her laptop, trying to get her words out.

Synopsis:

In this bold, illustrated guide, bestselling author and podcaster Florence Given encourages women to rediscover their joy. She urges them to reject toxic wellness culture. Women are inspired to redefine feminism for themselves.

Influencer and activist Florence Given wrote the bestselling feminist manifesto Women Don’t Owe You Pretty. In it, she taught women to reject the patriarchy. She also encouraged them to redefine feminism for themselves. In this enlightening follow-up, Florence expands on her message, teaching women how to cultivate and seize their joy. Women Living Deliciously provides women with a reset. It allows them to change their default settings. They can cultivate a sense of agency in their everyday lives through intentional actions. She advocates that women focus on joy. They should rest and choose to notice the beauty of everyday existence. Women need to take the initiative to create small, considered moments for themselves. For Florence, living deliciously means choosing to notice the mundane beauty of everyday existence. It’s the small, considered moments you have consciously created for yourself. It is about awakening and heightening as many of your senses as possible. It’s finding joy in the sunrise. It’s joining the sisterhood when a stranger passes you a tampon under the bathroom stall. It’s about thousands of other everyday moments of small deliciousness. In a series of short essays, Florence provides women with lessons on living deliciously. She shares tips on cultivating joy. Florence also gives reasons for rejecting toxic wellness culture. This book also includes three-dozen original full-color illustrations by Florence to offer visual cues to help strengthen her message. Ardently bold and unapologetically feminist, Women Living Dangerously is for every woman looking to fully embrace her joy.

A Love Letter to Joy ✨

From the first page, it’s clear that Women Living Deliciously isn’t your average self-help book. It’s a celebration—of womanhood, of pleasure, of unapologetic self-expression. Given writes with her signature wit and warmth. She makes you feel like you’re chatting with a wise, badass older sister. This sister has seen it all and is here to spill the secrets.

She invites us to unlearn the shame we’ve been conditioned to carry. Instead, she encourages us to step into a world where joy is our birthright. Whether it’s savoring a morning coffee, Given encourages us to reclaim these everyday pleasures. Wear the bold outfit you always second-guessed. You can even dance in your kitchen with zero cares in the world.

Breaking Free from the ‘Good Girl’ Trap 🚫

One of the most powerful themes in the book is the idea that women are taught to shrink themselves. They are encouraged to be “likable.” Women are urged to take up less space and to be seen but not too much. Given calls BS on all of that. She dives deep into the pressures women face. These pressures include body image struggles and internalized misogyny. She offers real, actionable steps to break free from these limiting beliefs.

Women Living Deliciously dares us to ask a bold question. Instead of striving to be “good” by someone else’s standards, we should ask: What do I actually want? And then, unapologetically go after it.

The Art of Pleasure (Yes, It’s Important!) 🍓

The book emphasizes pleasure as a standout aspect. This focus goes beyond just the romantic sense. It applies to all areas of life. Given reminds us that we don’t need to “earn” joy or wait for special occasions to treat ourselves. Pleasure is essential. Whether that means prioritizing rest or embracing sensuality, it’s time we stop feeling guilty. We can also simply say “no” to things that drain us.

Visually Stunning & Emotionally Uplifting 🎨

If you’ve ever read Women Don’t Owe You Pretty, you already know that Given’s books are art. Women Living Deliciously is no exception. Every page bursts with color, fun doodles, and uplifting affirmations that make it a joy to flip through. It’s the kind of book you’ll want to keep on your coffee table. You’ll keep it there not just for inspiration but because it’s that pretty.

Stop in the middle of London. Capture a photo of it in all its glory the moment you picked it up.

Who Should Read This? 📖

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re constantly playing by everyone else’s rules, this book is for you. If you need a reminder that you deserve happiness without guilt, this book is for you. If you’re ready to romanticize your own life and start living deliciously, well… you get the idea.

In my opinion EVERYONE should give it a read although I know its not really for everyone.

Final Verdict: A Must-Read for Anyone Ready to Step Into Their Power 💃

Florence Given has done it again. Women Living Deliciously is fun and insightful. It is packed with the wisdom that makes you want to highlight every other sentence. It’s the ultimate permission slip to live boldly, love yourself fiercely, and enjoy the heck out of life.

Go ahead and grab yourself a copy. Get a glass of wine (or tea, no judgment). Prepare to feel deliciously inspired. 🍷💖

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What do you think? Are you ready to start living deliciously? Let’s chat in the comments! ⬇️✨

Love Always,

Gee xoxo