Life’s Not Yoga: or Is it? Finding Love in the Chaos of Life Review

Lockdown in the UK has been great for one thing- reading a range of amazing books, snuggled up with a blanket and unlimited cups of tea or lazing in the bright sunshine we had last week. The latest read -‘Life’s Not Yoga: or Is it? Finding Love in the Chaos of Life’- is a memoir from first time author Jacqui Barnett. It was first released in October 2020.

Jacqui’s memoir is split into three sections. The first- Burning Shame- centres around Jacqui’s upbringing in South Africa and the different and difficult family dynamics between her and her parents. The second section and bulk of the book-Burning Bridges- is set about 20 years later when Jacqui is realising how the trauma of her past impacts her present. The third and smallest section- Rising Phoenix- centre around Jacqui’s quest for acceptance and continuing to live a full life of one’s choosing.

The book is a well-written, frank and raw account of disappointment, deception, heartbreak and self-questioning. Its a common story of overcoming adversity whilst along the way learning about self-love and self-acceptance. It’s a captivating inspiring story and one we would recommend adding to your reading materials.

Life’s Not Yoga is available from a number of suppliers depending on your country. In the UK this includes Amazon, Blackwell’s and The Book Depository as well as reading apps like kindle and Kobo.

Website; https://jacquiburnett.com

YouTube: https://youtu.be/E4wWmdtQK

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Written by Caitlin Neal