Wow! That is the only word I could think as I slowly closed the last page of this book, sitting in a reverent silence. This book touched me in such a profound way. I don't feel a review will do it justice--you need to read it for yourself. I see why it has become a bestseller on so many lists!
"Daring to Hope: Finding God's Goodness in the Broken and the Beautiful" by Katie Davis Majors is at first glance just another biography. But it is so much more. The words are so beautiful, the messages and spiritual truths so profound and the stories Katie shares so moving. Katie wrote her first bestseller, "Kisses from Katie", in 2011. I did not read that book, but had heard so much about Katie and her story; how when she was eighteen years old she moved to Uganda, adopted 13 girls and founded a ministry. "Daring to Hope" is the continuation of that story.
Katie herself is an amazing writer. Her style is poetic and lyrical. She is very honest and shares deep truths. In “Daring to Hope”, she tells her story of finding God in brokenness and suffering. She goes through some really hard times where she questions God. God doesn't always give her the answers or what she asks for, but He gives her Himself, which is the best and most satisfying gift.
This is a message that we as Americans especially need to hear. We often believe that the "American Dream" is a sign of God's blessing, but Katie points out so many instances of faithful believers in Uganda who are starving, dying or can't afford basic medical care. This does not mean they aren't blessed or aren't faithful.
I highlighted huge portions of this book. I came away with so many truths to help me, especially as I have been coming out of a hard season of my own life. I have had many of the same questions Katie has had, and the answers she provides and how she points one to God have been such a comfort to my heart. My faith has grown thanks to reading this book. I recommend this book to anyone who has been through suffering and wondered where God was, to anyone who is wrestling with God or even wondering if that is okay. If you want to be inspired or encouraged in your walk with God, this book is for you.
Content: I would give this book a PG rating, due to some content related to Katie's ministry. Katie's ministry is to people who go through some very hard things. As she describes her ministry, there is some more "graphic" content, like birth and treating wounds. There are alcoholics, addicts, murder and poisoning.
Rating: I give this book a solid 5 stars! It's a new favorite!
Genre: Christian non-fiction; Biography
I want to thank Katie Davis Majors, Multnomah Publishing and Blogging for Books for the complimentary copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I express in this review are my own. This is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s CFR 16, Part 255.
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