Girl, Wash Your Face — Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be book cover by Rachel Hollis
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Girl, Wash Your Face

Adult • Religion & Spirituality • Women's Issues
Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be
Personal anecdotes create relatable insights Addresses misconceptions about self-worth Offers habits for personal growth Encourages women to find joy Combines faith and practical advice

In Girl, Wash Your Face, Rachel Hollis identifies twenty common lies and misconceptions that hold women back, drawing on candid, conversational writing. She names self-defeating statements many women recognize—"Something else will make me happy," "I'm not a good mom," "I will never get past this," "I am defined by my weight," "I should be further along by now"—and examines how these beliefs shape behavior and self-image.

Hollis pairs personal reflection with specific, practical strategies she says helped her move past those patterns, delivering encouragement and straightforward advice intended to help readers cultivate greater confidence and joy. Classified under Christian living and women's issues, the book addresses everyday faith and personal growth without offering formal doctrinal instruction. Her tone blends encouragement, entertainment, and direct accountability while emphasizing practical habit changes and mindset work.

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Book details

Publisher
Harper Collins
Publication date
2018
Print length
240 pages
Language
English
ISBN
9781404109834

Religion & Spirituality + Women's Issues

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What to Know Before Reading Girl, Wash Your Face

Rachel Hollis breaks down twenty ingrained "lies" that many women repeat to themselves and links each to practical strategies for change. Candid and conversational, Hollis lists specific self‑statements—about happiness, motherhood, progress, and body image—and suggests mindset shifts, routines, and accountability measures she attributes to her own progress. The book foregrounds personal responsibility and actionable steps more than doctrinal teaching, aiming to help readers identify patterns, reframe beliefs, and adopt concrete habits to pursue greater confidence and joy.

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G-NRIS™ identifies Girl, Wash Your Face primarily as Self-Help, Religion & Spirituality, and Christian Living. Its strongest themes include Personal Growth, Overcoming Self-Doubt, Confidence Building, Mindset Change, and Faith and Spirituality. Prominent narrative patterns include Self-Help Advice, Common Lies and Misconceptions, Practical Strategies, and Personal Reflection.

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Readers connected to this book most often reflect Psychological Moral Explorer reader archetypes. Their strongest shared genre interests include Historical Fiction, Thriller, Self-Help, and Literary Fiction. They are commonly drawn to themes such as gaming, technology, Seeking Dark Psychological Tension, and Exploring The Fractured Self.

About the author

Rachel Hollis

Rachel Hollis

Rachel Hollis laid the foundation for her lifestyle brand and media company with the same unfiltered honesty and staunch inclusivity that made her a two-time #1 New York Times bestselling author. Hollis connects with a highly engaged and growing global audience who treasures her transparency and optimism. She is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers, plays host to one of today’s top podcasts, and is a proud working mama of four who uses her platform to empower and embolden women around the world. Rachel calls Texas home; more specifically, the Hill Country just outside of Austin.
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