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jstark's review against another edition
5.0
"I want my life to be one big honesty hour between me, God, the people who've found something, the people who've lost something, and all who sit in between. I want it to be ever-expanding and ever-inviting. I want a faith that says, 'There's always more room at the table. Come be in process with us'" (p. 199).
Y'all. I have read this book twice in the last six months, it's that good. I am grateful to Hannah Brencher for sharing part of her story, and calling her readers to live their own. 10/10 would recommend.
Y'all. I have read this book twice in the last six months, it's that good. I am grateful to Hannah Brencher for sharing part of her story, and calling her readers to live their own. 10/10 would recommend.
andrealynnevans's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book. It’s honest and practical. It will give you a place to start and permission to matter exactly where you are in your life. It’s a message of hope and belonging, one we all need to hear.
rmadams103's review against another edition
5.0
As soon as I finished it, I wanted to pick it back up and read it again. Come Matter Here meets you wherever you are, and wow, if that doesn't say it all. I could have underlined every word, and I may just do that next time.
readmaterial's review against another edition
5.0
I was drawn to Hannah Brencher's work after watching her viral TED talk about sending strangers love letters. But what keeps me reading her blog posts as soon as they appear on my feed is her obvious heart for people as well as the grace and candid way that she answers reader questions. Therefore, it was a no-brainer that I would be excited about her latest book.
At the core, Come Matter Here is about investing in relationships and building community in an age that encourages putting your head down and working incessantly to get to the next level of success, so that we can be regarded as "important". Drawing from her experiences, Hannah shares with her readers how she was able to build roots in Atlanta, GA despite her struggles with depression and anxiety.
Like Hannah, I have been consumed by the meaning of "matter". She says:
For years, I was consumed by what it would mean to "matter" in this world. to people. To people. To someone special. To God. I used to think you needed to leave if you wanted to change your life or something different. I thought geography could heal the mess that comes from comes from being human- like a clean slate. We all want different things that keep us coming and going and staying and living...Be where your feet are.
Reflecting on these lines, I thought that maybe millennials have drunk too much of the "eat-pray-love" elixir and opt to find quick fixes through escapism. In most cases, they are fuelled by fear. Hence, they do not take time to process life's issues while seeking help from the positive people in their lives. Hannah digs deep into what aided her anxiety while still trying to be a normal twenty-something.
She gives readers glimpses into her life through excerpts from personal notes and quips her profound friends with the hope that they will be able to plug into the church community. (She definitely gave me #squadgoals.) The church does get a negative wrap for not being the most positive place in the world 24/7 365 times in a year. However, we gloss over the fact that the church is a community of flawed human beings who are seeking a relationship with a perfect Being. So there definitely will be bumps in the road while creating communal bonds while on earth.
Hannah encourages readers to ask themselves the following questions when trying to figure out who are you're supposed to hang around with:
>Who do I want to be a year from now?
>What hurdles do I want to overcome?
>What am I good at and how do I bring that into a relationship?
>How do I take care of people?
>What do I value in myself and other people?
Come Matter Here is a book that will leave you feeling like you had a long enriching conversation with your best friend. A deep conversation that reflects on faith, friendship, mental health and life's pressures. As Jess Connelly advises in the foreword, "I'd make sure you have three pens at least lined up to read this book. There's nothing worse than starting with one pen to make notes or doodle in exclamation marks and have to switch to another halfway through."
This is one of those books that you would purchase multiple copies to hand out to friends.
At the core, Come Matter Here is about investing in relationships and building community in an age that encourages putting your head down and working incessantly to get to the next level of success, so that we can be regarded as "important". Drawing from her experiences, Hannah shares with her readers how she was able to build roots in Atlanta, GA despite her struggles with depression and anxiety.
Like Hannah, I have been consumed by the meaning of "matter". She says:
For years, I was consumed by what it would mean to "matter" in this world. to people. To people. To someone special. To God. I used to think you needed to leave if you wanted to change your life or something different. I thought geography could heal the mess that comes from comes from being human- like a clean slate. We all want different things that keep us coming and going and staying and living...Be where your feet are.
Reflecting on these lines, I thought that maybe millennials have drunk too much of the "eat-pray-love" elixir and opt to find quick fixes through escapism. In most cases, they are fuelled by fear. Hence, they do not take time to process life's issues while seeking help from the positive people in their lives. Hannah digs deep into what aided her anxiety while still trying to be a normal twenty-something.
She gives readers glimpses into her life through excerpts from personal notes and quips her profound friends with the hope that they will be able to plug into the church community. (She definitely gave me #squadgoals.) The church does get a negative wrap for not being the most positive place in the world 24/7 365 times in a year. However, we gloss over the fact that the church is a community of flawed human beings who are seeking a relationship with a perfect Being. So there definitely will be bumps in the road while creating communal bonds while on earth.
Hannah encourages readers to ask themselves the following questions when trying to figure out who are you're supposed to hang around with:
>Who do I want to be a year from now?
>What hurdles do I want to overcome?
>What am I good at and how do I bring that into a relationship?
>How do I take care of people?
>What do I value in myself and other people?
Come Matter Here is a book that will leave you feeling like you had a long enriching conversation with your best friend. A deep conversation that reflects on faith, friendship, mental health and life's pressures. As Jess Connelly advises in the foreword, "I'd make sure you have three pens at least lined up to read this book. There's nothing worse than starting with one pen to make notes or doodle in exclamation marks and have to switch to another halfway through."
This is one of those books that you would purchase multiple copies to hand out to friends.
lecybeth's review against another edition
5.0
This! Hannah is one of those writers who makes you feel like she's known you for years and is sitting across a table having coffee with you instead of on the other side of the book. I received my copy at the beginning of the year and have been savoring every page since. In it, I found encouragement to get off the hamster wheel of life and let God have control, to live my life intentionally and authentically and to love others well. This is a book that I'll read again and again through different seasons of my life, but it was oh, so needed by this soul of mine right now. This is a MUST READ. *As a member of the official launch team, I received an advance copy provided by the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
coatsy44's review against another edition
5.0
Y’all. This book. It met me right where I was at. Hannah challenges me and readers alike to “Be where your feet are.” And to run towards something and not away from something. It leaves readers encouraged and challenged to better themselves. And it’s funny and I want to be her friend. Highly highly recommend.
jannakohler's review against another edition
5.0
Felt like Hannah was sitting in my living room telling me her story! Would highly recommend to anyone who deals with depression, anxiety, or just needs some direction.
amaliehuggins's review against another edition
5.0
This book took me months to read because I kept having to face my demons. Hannah’s writing is hilarious and raw and makes me close the book after every chapter and stare at the wall for a little bit while I process what just happened. Jesus is moving through this book; thank God for the way He comes just when I need Him in just the way I need (in this case, via Hannah Brencher).
jessss_evans's review against another edition
3.0
Ehh. I couldn’t finish this book. It wasn’t written for me. I just couldn’t get behind what she was saying, and I don’t relate to her AT ALL. I guess if you’re like her (white, female, young, Christian, financially secure) it would be great.