Not What I Expected

This was a big disappointment compared to her wonderfully written previous novels. Way to religious for my taste in her books.

love Sue monk Kidd! Read it for my devotions and reflection. Super relatable and applicable.

Having read Christian books most of my life, I will forever use this one as a guide.

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I find it hard to review spiritual journey books. It doesn't seem right somehow. Of course, Sue Monk Kid is an excellent writer and this spiritual memoir is heartfelt and honest. A brave endeavor.

Back in November, I visited Austin, TX and grabbed this book in a cute little church coffee shop... and I juuuuust now actually finished it. I’ve loved her fiction books but have especially loved her faith/memoir writing (like When the Heart Waits). This one is a really personal account of her journey into discovering more of God’s love in her life— a love that is so much less about doing and more about being. It did feel a little dated (it was first published in the 80s), but I found it refreshing to have less references to technology and a more simple and natural approach to slowing down and experiencing more of God’s love through solitude, family, nature, prayer, etc. I wasn’t wowed by it (and clearly wasn’t super motivated to keep reading it often), but did find many encouraging snippets throughout and found it to be a good reminder to slow down, be still, and know that God is God.

So worth reading

For anyone who longs to practice the presence of God. So authentic and beautiful. Inspiring. Practical. Biblical but through a lense don’t often see through.

I was captured by the title and sucked into Sue's life of superwoman from the beginning. She is a very evolved human and I find her inspiring, yet not super relatable - I guess I have a lot of work to do :) That said, I appreciate the life lessons she shares and am amazed she was 28 when she wrote this!!

The author narrates her journey of faith shifting from “doing for” God to “being with” God. “Doing for” God brings her exhaustion, worry and anxiety. “Being with” God brings her exhilaration, contentment and peace. This book will encourage those who are wanting to break free from the performance-based-acceptance mindset.