Reader's Advisory Matrix: You Can Do It: Strength by Jasinda Wilder (You Can Do It #2)
Where is the book on the narrative continuum?
Highly narrative (reads like fiction)
What is the subject of the book?
In the second book of this trilogy, Jasinda is going beyond her eight week plan for health and wellness and adding in more strength training and other exercise aspects. It also builds upon the eating habits built in the first book.
What type of book is it?
It is part memoir part with the beginning as she tells her story and how she got where she is now and plan for wellness.
What is the pacing of the book?
It is a very quick read and enjoyable.
Describe the characters of the book:
Jasinda, the author, is the main character since this is mainly about her journey to health and wellness but it also focuses on her husband and fellow author, Jack and their six children. All have gotten healthier because of these lifestyle changes.
How does the story feel?
Inspiring. She really wants the reader to relate and know that they can succeed with the plan.
What is the intent of the author?
To inspire and help the readers be the healthiest they can be.
What is the focus of the story?
Jasinda's health journey and how it can help others.
Does the language matter?
Yes, it is what makes it so readable.
Is the setting important?
Not for this book, no.
Are there details? Charts, graphs, etc.?
Yes: pictures, recipes, and info graphs that are very well described and useful to the reader.
Does the book stress moments of learning, understanding, or experience?
Yes to all three. It is not only trying to teach but to inspire. But Jasinda is also trying to show that she has been where many readers have and that they can succeed too. It is clear that she is rooting for them.
Why would a reader enjoy this book?
- Characterization
- Narrative continuum
- Learning/Experience
This sounds like a very inspiring, encouraging read! You stated that the author co-wrote the book with her husband. Husband and wife books are always enjoyable (especially non-fiction) because we get to see their relationship from different angles and perspective. I like that it is a book on becoming healthier and making lifestyle changes rather than a dieting book that focuses on the negatives and what to cut from your life rather than what to improve or add to it.
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ReplyDeleteI'm all for nonfiction books that are high on the narrative scale, and health/wellness memoirs are ones I've never given much thought to. Did you enjoy reading this? Does one need to start with the first in the trilogy to fully understand this book, or can they be picked up individually?
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DeleteYes, these books need to be read in order. They really build upon the previous book. I loved these books. I really liked that they focused on the positive and making a lifestyle change in what we eat and how we exercise instead of a diet.
Excellent job, full points!
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