Unfiltered

You didn’t find this by accident. If you’ve ever:

• Felt like you were too much
• Held back what you really wanted to say
• Felt like your worth depended on how you looked

Then Unfiltered was written for you.

Constant exposure to filtered images, highlight reels, and unrealistic beauty standards can create pressure to look or live a certain way. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy, comparison, and self-doubt, even when those online portrayals aren’t real or sustainable.

Likes, follows, and comments can start to feel like measures of value, making confidence fragile and externally driven. To protect self-esteem, it’s crucial to build awareness of these influences and to prioritize real-world connections, self-acceptance, and inner validation over digital approval.

This isn’t just a self-help book. It’s an exit sign from all the people-pleasing, perfectionism, and quiet shame you’ve been dragging around for too long.

Stop performing. Start living.

📕 Read: “Unfiltered” — the book every overthinker should’ve had in high school.

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1. “Unfiltered is a timely and refreshing voice in the world of self-help. Instead of sugar-coating, it delivers raw honesty and practical strategies to break free from self-consciousness. A must-read for any woman ready to reclaim her confidence.”
2. “This book doesn’t just tell you to ‘be confident’—it shows you how. With relatable stories, real-world exercises, and powerful insights, Unfiltered is a guidebook for women who are tired of playing small.”
3. “Amanda Booker takes on the impossible—helping women silence that relentless inner critic—and succeeds. Unfiltered is empowering, relatable, and surprisingly funny in all the right places.”

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1. “I felt like the author was sitting across from me having a real conversation. No judgment, no fluff—just encouragement and tools I could actually use. I’ve highlighted half the book already!”
2. “I wish I had this book in my 20s. It would have saved me years of worrying about what other people thought of me. Every young woman should read Unfiltered.”
3. “What I love most is that it doesn’t preach—it relates. The stories are so real and vulnerable that you can’t help but feel seen. I laughed, cried, and came away stronger.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bella Magnifit

1. “Some sections felt a little long, but the message is powerful. The chapters on comparison and social media hit home for me. I’d definitely recommend this book to anyone who struggles with self-image.”
2. “I don’t usually read self-help, but this book caught me off guard. It’s practical, not cheesy, and it actually made me think differently about how I carry myself in public. Four stars only because I wanted even more stories, but still a great read.”

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1. “Ladies, if you’ve ever stood in front of a mirror picking yourself apart—buy this book. It’s raw, empowering, and will make you rethink everything you thought about confidence. #Unfiltered #GameChanger”
2. “Just finished Unfiltered and wow… I feel like I’ve been waiting for someone to finally say all the things we’re too embarrassed to admit. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to stop caring so much about what other people think.”

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11. Jessica R., Austin, TX

"Unfiltered is exactly what I needed. I’ve wasted so many years worrying about how I look or what people think of me. This book felt like a friend cheering me on with honesty and warmth. I’m already rereading my favorite chapters."

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12. Verified Purchase

"Quick, easy read but packed with impact. I’ve already caught myself caring less about what others think. Highly recommend if you struggle with self-image."

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13. Maya S., New York, NY

"Finally—a self-help book that doesn’t talk down to women. Amanda Booker writes like she understands the struggle from the inside out. I highlighted so many sections about comparison and social media. Highly recommend to every young woman."

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14. Verified Purchase

"Good book with solid reminders we all need. Some parts were a bit drawn out, but overall it left me feeling lighter and more confident."

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15. Hannah W., Portland, OR

"I felt SEEN. The author talks about things I’ve never admitted to anyone. The exercises are simple but powerful—I’ve already started practicing them. This book is staying on my nightstand."

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16. Danielle K., Miami, FL

"Some parts were a little repetitive, but the message is so good I didn’t mind. The chapters on perfectionism hit me hard. I’ve already shared this book with two friends."

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17. Rachel M., Chicago, IL

"This should be required reading for women in their teens and twenties. If I’d had Unfiltered when I was younger, I would’ve saved myself years of self-doubt. It’s practical, relatable, and truly empowering."

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18. Verified Purchase

"Wow. I wasn’t expecting to relate this much. It felt like the author wrote this just for me."

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19. Elena B., Phoenix, AZ

"I don’t usually read self-help, but this book surprised me. It’s raw, funny in parts, and actually useful. Four stars because I wanted more personal stories, but overall a fantastic book."

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20. Catherine L., Denver, CO

"Every page felt like a pep talk I didn’t know I needed. I’ve already recommended Unfiltered to my daughter and my sister. We’re going to do the reflection questions together."

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21. Samantha T., Seattle, WA

"Amanda Booker has written something special. It’s not cheesy, it’s not preachy—it’s REAL. I felt like he was in the room with me saying, ‘stop apologizing for existing.’ Life-changing."

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22. Olivia J., Boston, MA

"Unfiltered is powerful. I read it cover to cover in two days and then started over again with a notebook. I’ve already noticed myself being less self-conscious at work. Worth every penny."

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23. Verified Purchase

"I don’t usually review books, but this one deserves it. It gave me practical ways to shift my mindset and stop being so self-critical. Four stars only because I wanted more exercises."