More Than Enough

Book Review: Everything You Need You have.

I received a copy of this book from Blogging for Books. This is my honest review of this book and was not compensated monitarily for my review. Just a free book.

When I received this book it was during a time in my life in which I was purging. It fit in wonderfully with this part of my life and has helped me grow and understand myself better. At first glance the cover is magnificently  designed, with swirling loops and the ever calming blue. The script is easy to read and the hardback sturdy. Its pleasing to the eye and undeniably attractive.
The book is legible and extremely easy to read. The writing is casual as if the author is having a conversation solely with you. Like a gentle but firm friend the author provides you with the sense to take those big steps in life.
However, unlike a friend, the writing is a bit dull. More instructional like the mother of a group of friends than offering a view on why you need nothing more than your own strength and drive. It provides minimal  While guiding and informative in optimism, the book is a tad dry on narration. That’s not to say this is not a good book, but a few examples of how others have over come issues by realizing they have enough.
Despite this lack of examples, the book is a fantastic read and I would recommend it to someone that needs a pick me up. To know that they are enough despite what those around them claim, they will make it because of their own strength. Over all, this book would make a great gift for those that enjoy self help books.

Book Review: Spark Joy By Marie Kondo

*This book was provided to me by bloggingforbooks to review. My review is solely my own.*

Its been a few months since I received it and I own the ever popular Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up in an audio book. When I got the chance to review this book, I jumped at it. Its a great companion piece with adorable illustrations of how to organize. Just perfect for a visual learner like myself!

To continue with my ever evolving minimal lifestyle I have greatly reduced things I did not enjoy, and bought things I did (hello stack-able plastic bowls with locking lids! Never a question there.) And visually wanted to show things off, like my somewhat organized mixing bowls and stainless steal pots and pans. Lets not forget my daughters room with her dolls and easily excess-able clothes that she can just pluck from their basket. Spark Joy is far more in-depth, like a mother holding a child's hand threw each step of the organization process. The book is sturdy and the covers are simple and clean, not distracting - very organized. I would recommend this book to anyone who has enjoyed The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up,  or if they are just lost in how to get organized and clutter under control.

Book Review: Good Things - Kevin Gerald

Blogging for Books provided Good Things by Kevin Gerald to me free. I am not required to give the book a great review it does deserve it. From the first words the book Kevin states we have not earned Gods favor, he freely gives it to us. This is a concept that is hard for us as humans that have been hardwired for so many years to had to earn acceptance and favor whether it’s from parents or coworkers.

Kevin brings many examples from his own life such as an incident as a teen where he wrecked a new car. He feared his father’s disapproval but instead of chastising him, his father was glad he was okay – a new car can be bought; but a son cannot be replaced. Another example he gives us is an issue he had at the airport in which he goes on to state his displeasure of dealing with the airline staff. Even then, God did not show disfavor towards him nor the airline worker. The biggest take away from this book is the concept of a ‘favor faucet’ and how it never stops flowing even when you become content, God still shines his favor on you and will lead you where you need to go. Kevin also touches on those different seasons, whether we refuse to follow Gods urging and his path for us, become complacent in life or in a relationship, and choose to follow our own path.  No matter what season of life we are in God always affords his favor to us, we just need to let go and see what he has in store. As the author states at the end ‘Gods favor last a lifetime!’

I recommend this book for anyone who is in a tough season and feel abandoned and lost. God is always there.  

Book Review: The Grace of God

*This book was provided to me by booksneeze to review. My review is solely my own.*

The Grace of God by Andy Stanley is a compelling read about how to find and seek redemption and finding your way back to the security of God’s grace. It shows us that God does not have to but he willingly gives us his grace. When I first picked up the book, it was slow starting and it did not capture my attention right away. It did not intrigue me that much but after a few, I got into it. With multiple stories showing how God’s grace can effect different situations; it makes for a great nighttime read as something to ruminate over whilst you sleep or even just one to pick up read a chapter to give you something to think about during the day.

As I stated it took me a while to get into it; however once I did, I realized that it is a humbling read. The Grace of God states that God’s grace is still very much available to us today; just as it was in Biblical times, we just need to seek it. I would recommend this book to my friends and family as a must read not only for the wonderful telling, but also that it gives us a basis on which to establish ourselves in His grace