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4ndysmith's review
1.0
I feel like a few years ago this would be a book that I would really enjoy, but after having gone through a faith transition the last couple of years, this isn't the kind of book that is now on my radar at all. When I saw a family member reading it, however, I thought it might be interesting to see how much I've changed and glean from it what I can.
Overall I've learned that I definitely have changed and that I'm certainly not the target audience for this book. To me, the first half of this book was really shallow and not-so-helpful self-help. Then the last bit of the book was Bible-based self-help, which, again, I think I would have liked pre-transition, but the worldview of the Bible being ’the infallible Word of God/rulebook’ is no longer true for me.
It seems like this could have some helpful points for the intended audience, though, and the Goodreads ratings seems to reflect that. But there is a danger to putting the Bible at the highest place in one's life. If you wake up in the middle of the night wanting to end your life (an example from the author at the beginning of this book) you should seek more than just prayer and a couple memorized Bible verses... I really am surprised that the reviews are as high as they are here on Goodreads, but I digress.
So if you are a Bible-believing Christian, give it a go! But please also realize that God also gave us psychologists and medicine for a reason, right? There's a lot of really good self help out there. If you're hurting, maybe try other books not written by a pastor but a professional in whatever you are going through. But most importantly, tell someone about it other than God; you are not alone here on this earth.
Overall I've learned that I definitely have changed and that I'm certainly not the target audience for this book. To me, the first half of this book was really shallow and not-so-helpful self-help. Then the last bit of the book was Bible-based self-help, which, again, I think I would have liked pre-transition, but the worldview of the Bible being ’the infallible Word of God/rulebook’ is no longer true for me.
It seems like this could have some helpful points for the intended audience, though, and the Goodreads ratings seems to reflect that. But there is a danger to putting the Bible at the highest place in one's life. If you wake up in the middle of the night wanting to end your life (an example from the author at the beginning of this book) you should seek more than just prayer and a couple memorized Bible verses... I really am surprised that the reviews are as high as they are here on Goodreads, but I digress.
So if you are a Bible-believing Christian, give it a go! But please also realize that God also gave us psychologists and medicine for a reason, right? There's a lot of really good self help out there. If you're hurting, maybe try other books not written by a pastor but a professional in whatever you are going through. But most importantly, tell someone about it other than God; you are not alone here on this earth.
angelarwatts's review
5.0
Read this book. Please. No matter who you are, how far or how close you are to Jesus, whether you hate God or love Him, whether you're broken or doing well... please, read this book.
I wish I could shake Levi's hand personally and thank him for this book. I am dearly grateful for my bestie: this is the bestest Christmas gift I could've gotten this year.
This book sheds light on topics many Christians do not want to hear. I could go into my own book of my thoughts on this book (ha, one day...) but for now... wow. Eye opening. Moving. Useful. I loved it.
I wish I could shake Levi's hand personally and thank him for this book. I am dearly grateful for my bestie: this is the bestest Christmas gift I could've gotten this year.
This book sheds light on topics many Christians do not want to hear. I could go into my own book of my thoughts on this book (ha, one day...) but for now... wow. Eye opening. Moving. Useful. I loved it.
abbyhgarrett's review
5.0
I absolutely LOVED this book. It’s hard to pick a favorite Levi book, but this one might top the list for me! It’s vulnerable, practical and SO powerful! I would highly recommend.
tayfitz4's review
5.0
After reading Swipe Right and Through the Eyes of the Lion, I couldn’t imagine this living up to either of those. However, Levi Lusko always delivers. This book was absolutely amazing, vulnerable, and relatable. My favorite thing about it is the honesty. Often times, Christian self-help/Christian living books are vague and sugar coated-giving advice like “pray more” “love everyone”. Lusko talks about real problems we encounter, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, depression, family loss, etc. He talks about actual ways to get out of them and ways to apply those things. I loved this book and can’t wait till he puts out another.
bassistbriar2023's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
almadecolor's review
5.0
Great, tangible lessons in how to let go of patterns of thinking/habits that keep us from reaching the best versions of ourselves!
katethegreat92's review
3.0
I liked the premise and heart of the book but the writing wasn’t my favorite. It felt like it moved to quickly from nugget of knowledge to nugget of knowledge. However his one example of wolves and the wolf pack throughout was on point.