Hello you lovely lot!

So, here we are, as much as I hate to admit it! The final review of 'Life With A Sprinkle Of Glitter' *collective sob please and thank you*. I have enjoyed reading this book ever so much, it has been a huge ray of sunlight in a very dark time what with exams, falling outs and losing family members. I am so grateful to Louise for not only writing the book and giving me the opportunity to review it, but for everything she has done throughout my life to bring me small bits of happiness. Now I'm getting emotional so we shall move on...

This chapter was not unlike any of the others! Filled with comical bits, great bits of advice, lovely glossy pages and little quotes! I knew that this was going to be the chapter for me, I am rubbish with boys. When I say rubbish, I mean rubbish. My first kiss was in a toilet at a house party with a boy who had been sick about 3 minutes before (he had water and brushed his teeth). So yes, that's my life experience with boys...ANYWAY

All About Love

So, the sections for 'All About Love' were...




BOYS AND LURVE

As I said above, I am not very good with boys...or lurve. So reading this was great! It was nice to read the story of Louise's first kiss, it made me feel a bit less bad about mine I must admit. I feel much more clued up now about some things and with the silly stories thrown in there this chapter really was a joy to read!

DATING

I have never been on a date (woe is me, cue the violins!). So, I'm not very experienced in that area...obviously. This chapter made me laugh no end! Full of funny stories, including one of my personal favourites 'The Poo Man Date'! All of this really made this a stand out chapter and with the small pieces of advice at the end I think I would feel pretty confident if someone were to ask me out on a date (I say that, I wouldn't, I'd be shaking in my own boots (is that a saying?) this is too many brackets I'll stop)

BONDING WITH BABY

Now you might be able to guess by the fact I'm only 18 (though if you have a child and you are my age then you go girl, I can barely get out of bed in the morning let alone have a child!) and the fact that I have rubbish luck with boys, I do not have a baby. However, I adore Darcy. She seems like the sweetest little thing and although I'm sure she has her troublesome days, her little comments in Louise's videos make me smile no end. This chapter was all types of lovely, it even brought a little tear to my eye! It was so nice to read stories of how Louise and Darcy bonded and if my relationship with my future baby is anything like that then I will be so proud and happy!

BEING KIND

I have always liked to think of myself as a kind person, but when I look back I know it hasn't always been this way. Unless you are perfect there have been times when we've all been a little nasty. However, I've grown up and I've moved on from that! I have also had very dark times in my life where the kindness of other people has got me through the nastiness of others. Reading the bit about 'little bits of happiness that we don't necessarily notice' made me smile so much. Mine today was Natalie saying 'I love you you're the best'. Louise is right, its lovely to be appreciated. This chapter really inspired me to be super kind to others since everyone knows what it's like to feel poopy. And I hope that I can, as Louise puts it 'spread a sprinkle of glitter wherever I go'.

Final Impressions

I have nothing but lovely words to say about this book. It is something that Louise should be so so proud of. Every section brought something positive to my day and gave me a different outlook on life. Full of tips and stories it's something that I wanted to read all in one go but I limited myself to a chapter a day! However, I would not hesitate to pick it up on a down day and just read it all. If you've read my 'TOP TEN: Youtubers' then you'll know that 'Having Hope' is my favourite Louise video and is something I can turn to every time I feel like nothing will get better and I will feel crappy for life, this is now my physical version of that video. I even got a bit emotional at the 'Toodlepip' bit (there was actual tears, no shame). Louise means a lot to me which sounds very silly because she has no idea who I am really but she has been a constant support for me and I am so thankful that I found her. There is not a single doubt in my mind that I would be a different person if it wasn't for Louise. I feel like I'm a different person after this book too. I have taken so many things on board and learnt alot that I know will stick with me and when I am old and grey I'm sure I'll think 'I remember that 'sprinkleofglitter' book and it said *insert beautiful quote/message here*. This book solidifies just how proud I am of Louise, from watching her small videos hoping for some idea of how I could make my face look a bit better to this, a published book! If you are a fan of Louise or even if you just need some advice with certain things, I would wholeheartedly recommend this book! You don't even need to read it all like I did, you can dip in and out as you please on certain areas that you wan't to hear about! The book is not only a lovely read but it is stunning to look at! All flowery and sparkly, it screams (maybe not screams, more just gently says) 'Louise'. I would love to thank Louise for writing this, I'm sure I'm not the first (and I certainly won't be the last) person that this book has had a positive effect on. It feels like Louise is my older sister giving me tips on how to grow up gracefully! I am so lucky to have been given the opportunity to receive the book early and let everyone know how great it really is!

Preorder The Book

Amazon : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Sprinkle-Glitter-Louise-Pentland/dp/1471149722

Waterstones : https://www.waterstones.com/book/life-with-a-sprinkle-of-glitter/louise-pentland/9781471149726

WHSmith : http://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/life-with-a-sprinkle-of-glitter/9781471149726

If any of you are off to the book signing on July 8th, I'll see you there!!

Thanks For Reading!

Becky x