My Review:
When I saw the title for this book, I was very excited to read it. I’ve had more than my fair share of struggles (or as Niki says, “when the poop hits the fan”). I’m sure I’m not alone in this either. Life is hard, and Niki gets that, so very much. Her book is like a personal cheerleader, equipping us with the tools we need during these extra hard times in life. I love how practical it is. It’s about living in the midst of difficult times, and learning to not just survive them, but thrive. Niki gives the reader tools like meditating on who we are in Christ. There are great prayers and applications at the end of each chapter. Niki writes in a very relatable way. She discusses hard topics with grace, humor and wit. I found myself already putting a lot of her tools into practice and noticing changes in the way I think and how I approach rough situations. I want to be someone who lives well and chooses joy during the really hard times, and this is exactly the book I was looking for to help with that!
Content: This is a clean read.
Rating: 5 stars
I want to thank NetGalley, Niki Hardy and Revell 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.
About the Author:
I’m all about helping you squeeze the juice out of life no matter what gets thrown your way. Doesn’t that sound good?
If you’re like me, and I suspect you are, when life slaps you around the face you hunker down and battle on, your stiff upper lip firmly in place (Brits have stiff upper lips – what do Americans have?). You tell yourself and everyone except a few close peeps you’re fine, when you’re anything but.
We ugly cry in the shower, struggle to pray, then soldier on. We laugh when all we want to do is scream.
We put life on hold until we’re through our grief, cancer, break up, depression or whatever else has shattered our world.
And we’re left merely surviving a life we didn’t sign up for.
It’s no fun at all. (A British understatement of biblical proportion)
It’s no fun at all. (A British understatement of biblical proportion)
How do I know? Because I was there.
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First of all-you're certainly not alone. And second, anything (this book) or anyone that acts like a personal cheerleader during you times of struggle and difficulty, gets my seal of approval! We all have those times in our lives and we all need to find ways to pull us through. Yes, it's ALWAYS God-and God has led you to devices and sources (like this book) to make it through. Great review. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's such an encouragement! God is awesome. This book is so helpful in learning to live well during those hard times. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!
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ReplyDeleteYes! I agree, it' such an amazing read! I'm so glad you loved it too. It's on my favorites list as well. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteReading now. Great book!
ReplyDeleteYay, I'm so glad you have the chance to read it! I agree with you, it's an awesome book : ) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI'm hooked. I'm losing sleep over this book!
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm so glad you're loving it. Hopefully you're not losing too much sleep, haha. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI absolutely LOVED this book and couldn’t put it down once I started reading!
ReplyDeleteHi Mike! I'm so glad you loved it too! It is such an amazing book and resource! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
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