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freckleduck's review against another edition
4.0
I know this book was not written for my age bracket but rather high school girls. I have to say though that it resonated with me and I cried when reading certain parts. I think in a way Emily Freeman just understands me and speaks to my soul. Her words are what I need to hear and are helping me find peace in God.
geneticginger's review against another edition
5.0
This was a wonderful book. There were so many helpful sections/quotes/verses and life advice. I know my version over the years will be well used and loved.
auntiekatie21's review against another edition
4.0
Wow! This was NOT an easy book to read and yet it was… Any girl who reads this book will feel like Emily’s writing specifically to her and she is. Emily writes in a clear and truthful way. And what you read may be hard to swallow BECAUSE of the accurateness in what she writes. God did a lot of work in my life through this book. This is a book I will refer to again and again and that I wish every young girl could and would read.
As I began to read this book, I made a promise that I would be completely honest (no matter how hard it would be) and open to whatever the Holy Spirit wanted to show me about myself through ‘Graceful: Letting Go of Your Try-Hard Life’. I was surprised and felt exposed and challenged as I underlined one sentence after another, and I asked myself in amazement, “How can she know so much about me?” My copy of this book is now so underlined (and I am not one who normally writes in books). I’ve been hiding behind masks I never knew existed. I don’t want to hide from Christ; I want to hide IN Christ. I want to LET GO of the try-hard life that I’ve been living and live in Christ’s freedom. This challenge is not easy, but I am willing to take it up.
Not only does Emily point out the different masks that each girl hides behind in each chapter, but she shows how and where we can find a new place to hide… In CHRIST! Even as Christians we are tempted to hide behind our masks; masks that don't seem like masks at all. Believe me; you will be surprised at how many ways and disguises, masks (whatever you want to call them) that you’re hiding behind without even realizing it.
Let God use this truth-filled book to show you how you can better live a graceful life instead of a ‘good’ life. Trust me, if you let Him, He’ll do it and you WON'T be disappointed!!
As I began to read this book, I made a promise that I would be completely honest (no matter how hard it would be) and open to whatever the Holy Spirit wanted to show me about myself through ‘Graceful: Letting Go of Your Try-Hard Life’. I was surprised and felt exposed and challenged as I underlined one sentence after another, and I asked myself in amazement, “How can she know so much about me?” My copy of this book is now so underlined (and I am not one who normally writes in books). I’ve been hiding behind masks I never knew existed. I don’t want to hide from Christ; I want to hide IN Christ. I want to LET GO of the try-hard life that I’ve been living and live in Christ’s freedom. This challenge is not easy, but I am willing to take it up.
Not only does Emily point out the different masks that each girl hides behind in each chapter, but she shows how and where we can find a new place to hide… In CHRIST! Even as Christians we are tempted to hide behind our masks; masks that don't seem like masks at all. Believe me; you will be surprised at how many ways and disguises, masks (whatever you want to call them) that you’re hiding behind without even realizing it.
Let God use this truth-filled book to show you how you can better live a graceful life instead of a ‘good’ life. Trust me, if you let Him, He’ll do it and you WON'T be disappointed!!
mjreading's review against another edition
5.0
Incredible. Story of my life. Every girl needs to read this.
fyxen's review against another edition
4.0
A very good book. Speaks truth and helps you realize that being a 'good girl' isn't everything. That God wants more than that. I recommend it to anyone trying to give up their 'Try Hard' life. :)
annascottcross's review
5.0
This book was amazing from cover to cover. The cover is beautiful, and the inside is perfect. This book describes me in so many ways. Each chapter Freeman talks about a different side of the "good girl" and all of them are me. This book explains so well how to let go of the try-hard life while acknowledging how hard it can be. Freeman is transparent and includes anecdotes that illustrate her points perfectly.
I would highly recommend this book.
I would highly recommend this book.
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