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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
Such great writing! Some parts were incredibly beautiful. But then it turns a bit nonsensical, and overall I feel like it purported to be about something concrete and ended up being rather vague.
I could not put this book down. Whether or not you are a Christian, a mother, a woman, this book can speak to the human experience. The metaphor of the dot-line-Circle is so simple, but so so good. I understand many do not agree with Lisa’s view of God, her theology, or stance on certain topics. Do not let that sway you from her book. She is open, vulnerable and encourages us to do the same. Read this book, and then give it to someone else so they can read it too.
While tackling some important themes for those of us who are wrestling with our Christian faith in modern times, the book is a bit all over the place.
Decent, quick read. There are some writing cliche's, but other than that it's a good read.
Beautiful things...
Wow. Lisa Gungor has such a lovely, lyrical writing style, and in this book she beautifully shares the story of her daughter Lucie's birth and subsequent diagnosis (down syndrome) and heart surgeries. Interspersed throughout that story is the broader one- Lisa's journey through faith and doubt, family and marriage (with musician Michael Gungor), friendships and loss, fear and bravery. She is so authentic and open in this writing, and that is captivating. Definitely recommend.
Wow. Lisa Gungor has such a lovely, lyrical writing style, and in this book she beautifully shares the story of her daughter Lucie's birth and subsequent diagnosis (down syndrome) and heart surgeries. Interspersed throughout that story is the broader one- Lisa's journey through faith and doubt, family and marriage (with musician Michael Gungor), friendships and loss, fear and bravery. She is so authentic and open in this writing, and that is captivating. Definitely recommend.
Some people just have a way of capturing feelings and moments with words.... it really is such a gift. A gift I wish I had! The one thing I struggled with was that certain moments just felt too vague. As if the author was feeling guilt and couldn't bring herself to say what she really wanted. There were times I wish she would have gone deeper or elaborated, but I suppose that might have been on purpose.
Lisa’s writing is honest and poignant. She shares the loss and reconstruction of her faith, her struggle with fertility, the death of a close friend, and the birth of her second daughter, Lucie, who was born with Down Syndrome and heart defects.
This was a really special book to read because I’ve cherished Lisa’s music since college. I turned to Gungor’s music when I went through the loss and reconstruction of my faith. I’ve journaled and prayed using some of her lyrics; I’ve sat in dark closets and cried with her music. After reading this book, I realized that a necessary part of honoring a musician’s art is thinking about the pain in their creative process. Lisa bravely shared the toughest moments in her life that led to some of the most beautiful music we get to enjoy.
This book also reminded me of the need to advocate for and consciously regard special-needs people. In the US, 70 percent of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome in utero are electively aborted. Holland, 74–94 percent. Canada, 80 percent. Denmark, 98 percent. Iceland, 100 percent.
One of my first jobs as a teenager was at a child development center; Seth, an adorable little boy with Down Syndrome, was my brightest little student. I’ve often thought about him and wondered what his life must be like now or if he’s even alive. While I strongly support women’s reproductive choices, I have to believe that if society had a more wholesome and healthy understanding of “special needs” people, the crazy high abortion statistics would go down and we’d have more Seths and Lucies, who teach us unconditional love and never fail to see the magic in all, not just some. Lisa, thank you for reminding us that the very things we think will crush us actually help us see the world as more vibrant and ablaze.
This was a really special book to read because I’ve cherished Lisa’s music since college. I turned to Gungor’s music when I went through the loss and reconstruction of my faith. I’ve journaled and prayed using some of her lyrics; I’ve sat in dark closets and cried with her music. After reading this book, I realized that a necessary part of honoring a musician’s art is thinking about the pain in their creative process. Lisa bravely shared the toughest moments in her life that led to some of the most beautiful music we get to enjoy.
This book also reminded me of the need to advocate for and consciously regard special-needs people. In the US, 70 percent of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome in utero are electively aborted. Holland, 74–94 percent. Canada, 80 percent. Denmark, 98 percent. Iceland, 100 percent.
One of my first jobs as a teenager was at a child development center; Seth, an adorable little boy with Down Syndrome, was my brightest little student. I’ve often thought about him and wondered what his life must be like now or if he’s even alive. While I strongly support women’s reproductive choices, I have to believe that if society had a more wholesome and healthy understanding of “special needs” people, the crazy high abortion statistics would go down and we’d have more Seths and Lucies, who teach us unconditional love and never fail to see the magic in all, not just some. Lisa, thank you for reminding us that the very things we think will crush us actually help us see the world as more vibrant and ablaze.
For a debut book? Phenomenal. Lisa Gungor does a great job taking readers through her journey.
This was my first audio book experience, and I’ll be continuing to listen to audiobooks! As for the book itself, it spoke so true to my life, my heart, and my beliefs. I would absolutely recommend it, especially for those who need to feel like they’re not alone in their questions and struggles.
Lisa Gungor writes lyrically and thoughtfully about her period of deconstructing and reconstructing her faith. I heard about this book from The Liturgist podcast, and I’m glad I picked it up.
Reading about deconstructing faith isn’t my favourite thing to do, but it was worth it to get to the end. The hope and the rebuilding of life and faith is encouraging, challenging and thought provoking.
Reading about deconstructing faith isn’t my favourite thing to do, but it was worth it to get to the end. The hope and the rebuilding of life and faith is encouraging, challenging and thought provoking.