My Life is a Slice of Pie by Coach Arms is one heck of a book. It is different from the usual self-help books because it is a short read, and it does not have preachy language in it. From its first page up to its last, I felt like I was conversing with a friend. I felt like that friend knew and understood me, and that made my reading experience extra special.
As someone who has been called ugly and belittled for my lack of resources, I could relate to the author’s struggles. Reading about a Filipina who was called ugly and poor was refreshing. I felt seen and heard. It inspired me to keep going on. After all, being ugly has only taught me to discern who to trust and respect. As for being poor, it has taught me to be creative and innovative, just like the author.
The author’s struggles have given me an insight into her problem solving mindset. I felt like the friend that I was conversing with in her book was oversharing but not overstepping. I knew that through her struggles and growth I could also apply the same strategies into my own life. Right now, I am facing some personal challenges with people who refuse to accept me for my limitations. Despite this reality, I choose to carry on without shame because the author has shown me that there is a way through these struggles, and it is through believing in myself.
Coach Arms has shown me that being unwanted, humiliated, and ridiculed is only the beginning. It is up to me to make this slice of pie worth savoring, even if I am allergic to some of its ingredients.
My Life is a Slice of Pie by Coach Arms is now available!