This week, everyone’s (least?) favorite author and influencer announced that she has a new book being released next month. And, as only Rachel Hollis can do, she managed to make a genuinely emotional, traumatic topic like divorce seem almost as shallow as a kiddie pool.
Earlier this summer — in June, specifically — Hollis announced she and her husband were getting a divorce. They share four children and are co-partners in her successful multimedia company. In her Instagram announcement, she wrote, “Guys, I have some hard news to share and the honest truth is, I have no idea how someone announces something like this, so I’m just going to say it. Dave and I have made the incredibly difficult decision to end our marriage,” adding, “We are choosing joy — even though, I’ll be honest, the last month has been one of the most awful of our lives. I want to be strong and bold and optimistic for you now, but every ounce of my energy is reserved in being those things for my children.”
She finished her post by pleading for everyone to respect the couple’s privacy as they navigate through this difficult time and try to figure out what the next chapter of their life would look like. Understandable, right? Their marriage didn’t work out, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of. Y’all, just a friendly reminder that this all went down in June. Now, just two short months later, Hollis has let us in on what the next chapter of what their life entails. And it’s completely typical for her brand.
Recently on Good Morning America, Hollis made an appearance to announce her next book, a 240-page venture titled, Didn’t See THAT Coming. And on Instagram, she wrote:
The idea that Rachel Hollis, of all people, has any desire to not use something for attention and money would be surprising — that’s literally how she built her empire. It would ordinarily seem callous or inappropriate to insinuate that as soon as Hollis decided to divorce her husband she was already seeing dollar signs, but just two months later, here we are. She is broadcasting not only her pain, but the pain of her ex-husband and of her children, and she appears to be promoting it to garner more book sales. She’s unironically telling us she’s saying something “in confidence,” on a public Instagram post that will be seen by literally millions of people — while grinning alongside the caption saying that she’s destroyed, too.
And that’s not all — she even went so far as to compare herself to a sherpa in the process. For those unfamiliar, “sherpa” is not just a job description; it’s an actual ethnicity, of people indigenous to Nepal and the Himalayas. Not only does she seem to be trying on an ethnicity to make a point, but she’s also already a known plagiarizer, including of black women (even from Maya Angelou!) without giving them proper credit or attribution for their work.
Rachel Hollis seems to encapsulate some of the less desirable parts of confessional culture. This idea that we can air out all of our dirty laundry, under the pretense of “helping” people, and make money doing so can be harmful for others. Also, according to her podcast, Hollis’ ex-husband is evidently not even the one who asked for the divorce. Does that mean her reasons for doing so aren’t valid? Not necessarily, but her rush to exploit that decision and profit off of it really does make it seem a lot more suspicious.
Anyway, here’s Rachel, acting as if she has advice or words of wisdom on surviving a divorce when she’s still going through the divorce. If there’s anything that needs to be said, it’s this: Girl, tell the truth. This feels like nothing more than a cash grab, a quick way to publicize her current situation and make an easy buck. And sadly, her fans will eat it up without a thought of how inappropriate it is, or how painful it will be for the people affected. Her children will read this book one day. So will her ex-husband. So will their families. Does any of that matter, or is it all worth being sacrificed to make money? What she’s doing isn’t healthy for her, it’s not healthy for her family, and it’s not healthy for her followers. But perhaps the saddest part of all is how utterly unsurprising it is.
Funny how she claims she can’t “TRUST” anyone that is overweight or doesn’t take care of there self physically. Has anyone seen Brene’ Brown lately ??Rachel has claimed multiple times is her “Best Friend”. I wonder what she thinks about that ??
My thoughts exactly. It all makes me very sad because I was a fan.
To be fair she wrote this book in April because of the pandemic. She was originally slated to write a health book and it was pulled by the publisher. They thought it wasn’t the right time for it. I think the divorce chapter was added in the revision process. This information is easily found in her morning shows from the pandemic quarantine months. The same shows where you can see them sort of at each other’s throats, but not really.
Have you even read the book? You don’t know anything about her or what she’s going through. She is authentic and is always growing and learning and trying to help others through her mistakes. Meanwhile you’re a catty mean girl tearing people down when they are trying to be vulnerable. You are the kind of self righteous woman I can’t stand and are everything wrong with the world. Horrible 👎
Is your article all opinion? Are there any facts or references to your claims about this other woman?
Also what makes people feel so entitled to think they can judge other people in this way when you havent taken the effort or time to ACTUALLY and TRULY get to know that person’s character? This article seems to be hinting more toward your own life and success insecurities and faults than anyone elses
This post seems very judgmental and unkind. I’m really sad that we, women, still tear each other apart instead of lifting up.
Exactly! Hard to believe some people can be this cruel.
It’s funny reading these comments. Several are judging this blogger for being ‘judgmental’. But they are doing just that themselves…..judging this blogger. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Some people love Rachel Hollis, some can’t stand her. Their choice. But it really isn’t necessary to blast this blogger or Rachel Hollis for having their own thoughts. I don’t especially care for Hollis….a lot of what she does seems intended to make a buck, but that’s just me. It’s okay to have different opinions.
It’s sad that your article was so mean and seemingly full of venom. Does Rachel Hollis represent something you wish you could be? Just curious. Have a great day!
I recently read her first book, Girl Wash Your Face. I could not finish it. Her claims over and over of being a Christian do not follow through with her writing and her life. She simply offers her OPINIONS on how you should live your life with no biblical truths behind it. As a Christian, your main goal is to honor God in all you do, your goal is to bring Him honor. She is very new age and she is completely misleading millions of women who read her books instead of their Bible.
Nothing more upsetting than a woman tearing another woman down. Rachel is all about uplifting others- To the blogger hiding behind that computer– what example are YOU setting for YOUR children badmouthing other people ???