Take What You Need
A slim volume of encouragement, Take What You Need, combines some of the concepts in Kolber’s other works (Try Softer and Strong Like Water) into a short, poetic, and reflective read. I borrowed this in digital format from my local library, and with every page I wished I had the print in front of me. The ideas inside are not as practical or psychological as her full-length books, but the sentiment is there. She asks good questions, provides quick exhortations to speak over oneself, and provides space for healing and reflection. I liked this and think it could make a great gift or be a starting point. Personally, I prefer her longer, in-depth work, but think this snack-size combination of those ideas is probably a beautiful thing (in print because I could tell I was missing out on the illustrations and design aspect; at some point I’ll look at it in person or order it for myself!).