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rachelb36's review against another edition
4.0
The topic (watching our speech carefully) is one that each of us needs wisdom on, and I really appreciated Ehman's humor and transparency throughout the book. She told a few stories of instances where she was hurt by someone else's careless words, but mostly she shared experiences of her own failings. It was very refreshing to hear someone speak humbly in a Christian book.
I did feel that it could have been pared down just a teensy bit, and she quotes a LOT of scripture. I hate to write that as if it's a negative, but sometimes the verses she quoted were so similar (lots from Proverbs) that it seemed a little choppy, and I think certain points could have been better driven home by sticking just to one or two main verses per chapter/topic.
Overall, though, it was a good book containing lots of wise words and practical, helpful advice!
I did feel that it could have been pared down just a teensy bit, and she quotes a LOT of scripture. I hate to write that as if it's a negative, but sometimes the verses she quoted were so similar (lots from Proverbs) that it seemed a little choppy, and I think certain points could have been better driven home by sticking just to one or two main verses per chapter/topic.
Overall, though, it was a good book containing lots of wise words and practical, helpful advice!
olyapro's review against another edition
5.0
A book I will surely read again and go back to! Fantastic in delivery and hrs close to heart most of the book! Personal but not boring and just an incredible example of how to become a better Christ following woman. Highly recommended đź‘Ť
mackenzie_reads's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
This book really made me think about what I say and offered some great tips on being more mindful with my words. However, the book could have been pared down a bit - the amount personal anecdotes/stories was a bit excessive.
alaina_difiore's review against another edition
Thought this was a standard life skills/business book, but it is entirely based in faith. Since it was a quick read, I finished it out of curiosity but would be unfair for me to provide a rating as I’m a secular person and could not relate nor would I ever follow this (biased) advice.
writing_inthemountains's review against another edition
4.0
Weird approach for a book not because of the subject, because that was pretty interesting but it was kinda off making all those Bible connections. Not bad but too much. I have my own opinion on politics, religion and so on, I don’t judge anyone but you have to be super fucking bold to write a self help book working on the spine of religion because many, like me maybe, wouldn’t trust you on anything you say mainly because how you choosed to say it.
What this book teached me is that you should shut up sometimes, not anyone needs your opinion and you don’t need to say your opinion to people that don’t matter, or anyone for that matter because people are easily offended, easy to hurt and they are easy on producing bad vibes. Mainly because they are insecure but that’s another story.
This book made me to listen, listen and support and praise the people I care about. You are not the smartest person out there, so why would love to hear yourself talking about yourself and your opinions on and on? And even if you are the smartest, aren’t other people more interesting? Isn’t it more interesting to actually find out who the person that shares his life with you is like? Maybe he is more amazing and good than you, maybe he can teach you something or maybe he just needs to be heard. You didn’t think about that did you?
Important people to you need to be appreciated by you. Fuck those degrees and all that “omg I wanna be famous” bullshit. How about being supportive for the little things? Maybe your soulmate had a good day, maybe he smoked one less of a cigar, that’s an accomplishment for some people. Not all of us want to be the elite, the best degrees and not just having one, make it two degrees or four or five. This speech is coming from that person who has all the degrees and couldn’t praise less than an elitist.
That shit stops now. Praise, listen to and be there for the persons you care about, that’s important.
Sometimes just shut the F up and live, be happy, be there for some and for your self.
Even based on a christian approach, this book fucking did it’s job on a perfect note.
What this book teached me is that you should shut up sometimes, not anyone needs your opinion and you don’t need to say your opinion to people that don’t matter, or anyone for that matter because people are easily offended, easy to hurt and they are easy on producing bad vibes. Mainly because they are insecure but that’s another story.
This book made me to listen, listen and support and praise the people I care about. You are not the smartest person out there, so why would love to hear yourself talking about yourself and your opinions on and on? And even if you are the smartest, aren’t other people more interesting? Isn’t it more interesting to actually find out who the person that shares his life with you is like? Maybe he is more amazing and good than you, maybe he can teach you something or maybe he just needs to be heard. You didn’t think about that did you?
Important people to you need to be appreciated by you. Fuck those degrees and all that “omg I wanna be famous” bullshit. How about being supportive for the little things? Maybe your soulmate had a good day, maybe he smoked one less of a cigar, that’s an accomplishment for some people. Not all of us want to be the elite, the best degrees and not just having one, make it two degrees or four or five. This speech is coming from that person who has all the degrees and couldn’t praise less than an elitist.
That shit stops now. Praise, listen to and be there for the persons you care about, that’s important.
Sometimes just shut the F up and live, be happy, be there for some and for your self.
Even based on a christian approach, this book fucking did it’s job on a perfect note.
bookrecsondeck's review against another edition
5.0
Great but not I on thinking before you speak. I can relate to author’s example of speaking impulsively. I felt encouraged to start meditating on Bible verses on taming the tongue. Provided practical application based on Bible stories, such as Daniel and Joseph. Prayers improve our communication with others because, we are more concerned about what He thinks about our words than others. Gave advice on social media etiquette. I liked “ I gotta die” example in chapter 9
the_god_inspired_woman's review against another edition
5.0
This book had a bunch of great and useful information in it. I will probably purchase it so that I can reference back to it from time to time. Definitely what I needed to read in this season.
heyanci's review against another edition
4.0
This book called me out in a good way! If you struggle with your mouth (i.e. your mouth likes sharing everything then you need to read this book)