If I had to pick just one book to share with all of my girlfriends, a book that was a surefire way to kick them in the panties and spawn some inspiration for living, truly living, life - this is it.
I laughed, I cringed, and I laughed a whole lot more.
Sherry Stanfa-Stanley is not only "badass", she is a fabulous story-teller. Her experiences are not just; she wraps each one up beautifully and delivers them to the reader like a fabulous gift. Because that is what they are. Experiences of all kinds are gifts and Sherry is reminding us of that in this incredible read.
I know, I know. I am fangirling. What can I say? I AM a new fan and I want to follow along as Sherry continues to push herself to try new things. AND I want to push myself to try new things, too!
Each chapter is a new, wonderful retelling of one of Sherry's 52 experiences at age 52. And if she has the gusto to hit a nude beach, crash weddings and go zip-lining - just imagine what other incredible gems are tucked away in this book.
If you need a laugh, a bit of inspiration, and a book that feels like a friend - this is definitely for you. This book is easy to read when you are short on time. Take a chapter or two when you've got a few minutes to spare. You will be glad you did.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and She Writes Press for the opportunity to review this book and to provide my honest feedback. All comments and opinions are my own. ( )

Brutally honest, a bit self-deprecating and funny as hell, author Sherry Stanfa-Stanley's tales of her year of adventures and escapades will leave you laughing out loud, cringing in solidarity - and inspired to take on a few adventurous challenges yourself.

From the seemingly mundane (painting her condo or unplugging from technology for a week) to the outrageous (visiting a nude beach with her 75 year old mother) to the downright terrifying (going on a ride along - and a drug bust - with the police, which I equate right up there with caring for quadruplets), each tale is wonderfully written in a conversational style dosed with a sprinkle of tongue-in-cheek humor. While each challenge gets its own chapter, this book is perfect to consume in short bites - but I bet you won't be able to put it down.

I love it for its honesty and her ability to laugh at herself. Some of her experiences achieve more successful outcome than others but all attest to what we can gain when we push ourselves just a wee bit outside our comfort zone. This book just might serve as inspiration to recover one's own lost bit of "badass". Looking down the nose of 50, I'm making my own list now.

Many thanks to She Writes Press and the author for an advance reader copy of the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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I was unfamiliar with the author or her 52/52 Project prior to reading this book, but I think I'll be checking it out now. Stanfa-Stanley writes of her year of doing things outside her comfort zone with humor and a conversational tone that makes her story accessible.

I often wonder what my life would look like if I did more things that scared me. This book is a reminder that sometimes, our biggest obstacle is ourselves. While I don't think I'll ever be badass enough to do half the things discussed in this book, it has me thinking again about the stories we tell ourselves, and how nothing is impossible.

Thanks to NetGalley for a review copy. ( )

This is the first time that I have heard of the 52/52 Project. Yet, after reading this book, I plan to follow Sherry 's Facebook group for the 52 at 52 Project. OMG. This book is funny. Sherry makes me want to break out of my shell and try some new experiences. Although, I have been to an adult shop. However, never have I had the wealth of knowledge that the author got when she visited the trucker style shop in "Of Bunnies and Batteries". I think I will avoid trying an Brazilian wax in "The Woes of Waxing, Not So Poetic". Than there is the trip to the nude beach in "Baring It at the Beach". Also, I can't forget the "Dining in the Dark". Sherry's "My Big Fat Greek Party".

There are many more funny stories to be had in this book. Every time that I thought I was done laughing, I would find myself laughing some more. You could tell that the author really enjoyed every moment of her experiences. Sherry inspires you to find your inner badass self! ( )