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heidigina's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great book about all the trouble our tongues can get us into and how to avoid each type. It is filled with great stories and it is easy to find yourself among the pages. I am so glad to have read this book. I learned quite a bit and also found out ways I get myself into trouble without trying. Great read!
clive4ever's review against another edition
3.0
A worthwhile read. I wish it wasn't so relevant to me. :) I can't say it was a literary masterpiece and a few spots were cheesy, but it was still good. I need to revisit the reminders in the book from time to time.
bookzealots's review against another edition
1.0
I'm torn on giving this book one or two stars.
What it boils down to is; there are some good nuggets of information in this book, but there are far too many parts of the book that are not Biblical or a twisting of the scripture to fit her belief system or tradition.
I am always suspicious of authors who use numerous versions of the Bible to fit in what they're trying to convey. By the end of the book, I was questioning who her master truly is. That's never a good sign.
What it boils down to is; there are some good nuggets of information in this book, but there are far too many parts of the book that are not Biblical or a twisting of the scripture to fit her belief system or tradition.
I am always suspicious of authors who use numerous versions of the Bible to fit in what they're trying to convey. By the end of the book, I was questioning who her master truly is. That's never a good sign.
vhp's review against another edition
1.0
The first time I tried reading this book, I dnf'd it at page 19 when the author first and accurately mentions God's still small voice, but then farther down the page mentions three times the Holy Spirit's whisper. This is not in scripture. Every verse that mentions whisper is in a negative way. God doesn't whisper.
Secondly, I have issues with the many different versions used to fit what the author was trying to convey.
Thirdly, though there were some good points in the book, I wouldn't recommend this book to a new Christian, or even the "average" Christian; you know the ones that include worldly beliefs into their lives and call it spiritual but it isn't Biblical. i.e. yoga and the like. Or claiming piercing your ear is showing you're a slave of God or wearing a toe ring as a symbol of being a slave of God. These are pagan.
We're not slaves of God, we are children of God. We are not to mutilate our bodies to prove it either.
Secondly, I have issues with the many different versions used to fit what the author was trying to convey.
Thirdly, though there were some good points in the book, I wouldn't recommend this book to a new Christian, or even the "average" Christian; you know the ones that include worldly beliefs into their lives and call it spiritual but it isn't Biblical. i.e. yoga and the like. Or claiming piercing your ear is showing you're a slave of God or wearing a toe ring as a symbol of being a slave of God. These are pagan.
We're not slaves of God, we are children of God. We are not to mutilate our bodies to prove it either.
aligibbs24's review against another edition
2.0
I knew it was a Christian book going into it, so that part wasn’t a surprise, but FYI the Christian and bible verse themes are heavy.
Good tips and perspectives but it could have been trimmed down to a bullet point list on a blog post. There is no research or theory, but rather the entire book felt very anecdotal.
Good tips and perspectives but it could have been trimmed down to a bullet point list on a blog post. There is no research or theory, but rather the entire book felt very anecdotal.
shelfesteem's review against another edition
5.0
To the outside world, strangers, and casual acquaintances, I am not a talkative person. The complete opposite is true with those whom I feel most comfortable with - my family, friends, and bible study ladies. Unfortunately, if you spend enough time in my inner circle you are bound to hear a few un-christian things spill from my lips. One such occasion happened three years ago and to this day that relationship has not fully recovered. If your words have ever bested you, if you've ever spoken without thinking, reacted out of anger, commented when you should have held your peace, or pounced on an opportunity to get a dig in (that should cover most of you)…then this book is for you.
In order to benefit fully from Karen Ehman's book Keep It Shut: What To Say, How To Say It, And When To Say Nothing At All, you must be willing to undergo a little self-examination. Karen tells of her own tongue-taming battle before sharing biblical lessons from Joseph, Daniel, and even King Herod. Each story lends itself to an invaluable piece of advice that we can apply to our own conversations. Readers are asked to evaluate their daily intake of the Word (Luke 6:45), our motives for speaking, and our skills as listeners. Some of her best advice pertains to when to hold our tongue, what to share and what is gossip, and how to defuse heated verbal exchanges.
My copy of Keep It Shut is full of post-it flags marking quotations and tips I want to return to. The advice is biblically based, socially relevant, and has the potential to prevent future speech faux pas when you put them into practice. Women speak more words in a day than men (that's a fact), so it stands to reason that women may need more help learning what to say, how to say it, and when to zip it! For this reason I highly recommend this book to Women's Ministry groups and book clubs to read and discuss together. Ladies (and gentlemen) this book may be just what you need to improve the emotional climate in your home, to open the lines of communication in your family, and to prevent future meltdowns. I give Keep It Shut 5/5 stars.
I received this book free as a member of the BookLookBloggers review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
In order to benefit fully from Karen Ehman's book Keep It Shut: What To Say, How To Say It, And When To Say Nothing At All, you must be willing to undergo a little self-examination. Karen tells of her own tongue-taming battle before sharing biblical lessons from Joseph, Daniel, and even King Herod. Each story lends itself to an invaluable piece of advice that we can apply to our own conversations. Readers are asked to evaluate their daily intake of the Word (Luke 6:45), our motives for speaking, and our skills as listeners. Some of her best advice pertains to when to hold our tongue, what to share and what is gossip, and how to defuse heated verbal exchanges.
My copy of Keep It Shut is full of post-it flags marking quotations and tips I want to return to. The advice is biblically based, socially relevant, and has the potential to prevent future speech faux pas when you put them into practice. Women speak more words in a day than men (that's a fact), so it stands to reason that women may need more help learning what to say, how to say it, and when to zip it! For this reason I highly recommend this book to Women's Ministry groups and book clubs to read and discuss together. Ladies (and gentlemen) this book may be just what you need to improve the emotional climate in your home, to open the lines of communication in your family, and to prevent future meltdowns. I give Keep It Shut 5/5 stars.
I received this book free as a member of the BookLookBloggers review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
kathybrandeberry's review against another edition
4.0
Such a helpful book and, truly, one I should read each day! While the title was very offsetting to me at first, but the author's words really spoke to my heart. Came away with some great lessons!
saltwater_val's review against another edition
4.0
Not super deep, but she made some good points about holding your tongue and offering gracious words. Great lessons for me to remember.
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