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miahoren's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful book filled with helpful reminders to value my smallness and remember the importance of following my calling, no matter what the results.
rsarnelli's review against another edition
DNF @ 10%
I wanted to like this book: the concept sounds great and I’ve heard great things about this book through some podcasts. However, this was too faith-based for me, something I didn’t realize but maybe should have? I’m not exactly religious, and I knew there would be some spiritual aspects based on the description, but I think the actual content was too much for me. It just didn’t resonate with me personally, so for that reason, I’m abandoning it.
I wanted to like this book: the concept sounds great and I’ve heard great things about this book through some podcasts. However, this was too faith-based for me, something I didn’t realize but maybe should have? I’m not exactly religious, and I knew there would be some spiritual aspects based on the description, but I think the actual content was too much for me. It just didn’t resonate with me personally, so for that reason, I’m abandoning it.
carolineteselle's review against another edition
5.0
My simple review cannot clarify how much I loved this book - all of the highlighting & dog-eared pages can testify to that! She writes with such vulnerability, truth & conviction as she shares her bench, making sure we do not miss those small moments - opening our eyes to the bigger picture of a beautiful kingdom.
areidj's review against another edition
5.0
I used up my pink highlighter on this one. Emily is one of my favorite writers because she helps me stop and listen. Simply Tuesday is about celebrating the everyday, small wonders of life instead of striving for bigger and faster and louder. I needed the truths this book shared.
eacastillo84's review against another edition
3.0
Overall this book had a good message but it gets lost in the author's meandering narrative. I found it to be very plodding and tedious at times. I switched to the audiobook and the narrator only emphasized these elements of the book. I really wanted to like this book but it was very hard to force myself to finish it. Normally a book for this length would take 1-2 days, this took me almost all year to read.
hlm52's review against another edition
5.0
After reading Simply Tuesday, I am looking at my work, my home, my marriage, my relationships, and my soul in a new, revitalizing way as I make small steps toward furthering the kingdom of God, choosing to recognize the way my small, ordinary moments are weaved together for His extraordinary glory. While some days are harder than others, I love that my feet are constantly wading in his kingdom one inch above the ground, and that I can invite people to sit on my bench to share that with them. Emily has such a gift with words, and I am beyond thankful that she put them together in the form of this beautiful book.
kvcatnip's review against another edition
4.0
This book was wonderful. I'm very glad that I read it, and that I was chosen to be on the launch team of such a great book with an even better purpose.
sarahs_readingparty's review against another edition
2.0
What I liked about this book: the call to not skip over the ordinary bits of life, to find God there and not wait for the extraordinary. Lovely and challenging! Freeman also has a nice writing style- a blog voice no doubt, but one that is personal and draws you in as a reader.
What I didn't like: it was so reflective and constantly told readers to reflect on their life! Sometimes bordering on ridiculous. I don't want to criticize the author or her family- and I know blogging can be big business (ETA: a job itself) and I know God's call on people's lives is different... and I know that full time ministry is hard work (I've done it myself, so I don't blame her husband for carrying out another career path) BUT so much of this book was about embracing her family's new rhythms now that her husband took two years off and started a nonprofit. I am sure there's more to their lives than can be shared in the book but it comes off as sooo privileged. What a turn off. She did say that she knew this wasn't reality for many but still.
Maybe this book just isn't for me at this time. This reflective spirit/writing style is very prevalent in blogs these days but it annoys me. I wanted this book to lead me more to Jesus, not be mystical and talk about a lifestyle that isn't possible for many women. Parts were good, parts weren't but if you aren't a fan of this author I'd probably skip it.
What I didn't like: it was so reflective and constantly told readers to reflect on their life! Sometimes bordering on ridiculous. I don't want to criticize the author or her family- and I know blogging can be big business (ETA: a job itself) and I know God's call on people's lives is different... and I know that full time ministry is hard work (I've done it myself, so I don't blame her husband for carrying out another career path) BUT so much of this book was about embracing her family's new rhythms now that her husband took two years off and started a nonprofit. I am sure there's more to their lives than can be shared in the book but it comes off as sooo privileged. What a turn off. She did say that she knew this wasn't reality for many but still.
Maybe this book just isn't for me at this time. This reflective spirit/writing style is very prevalent in blogs these days but it annoys me. I wanted this book to lead me more to Jesus, not be mystical and talk about a lifestyle that isn't possible for many women. Parts were good, parts weren't but if you aren't a fan of this author I'd probably skip it.
mjreading's review against another edition
4.0
Really good thoughts here on how to live simply with joy in your day to day life. Reminded me a bit of cold tangerines. Really good if you want to find more comfort in Jesus in ordinary times.