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Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living
Shauna Niequist
3.69 AVERAGE
980 reviews for:
Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living
Shauna Niequist
3.69 AVERAGE
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Good writing and reflections on her story but she seems to come from such a place of privilege that it difficult to relate
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
The book’s message was something I wanted to learn about, but unfortunately this book was filled with stories that didn’t help me grasp this concept. It also was a little all over the place.
Read Love Warrior over this book any day of the week. I seriously felt like she was trying so hard to be profound but instead of explaining her "journey" in personal stories they were just cryptic vignettes that said "I was heer and now I am over here." I thought I was going to love it - by the end of it I was just thrilled that it was a short read.
Really enjoyed, being present in the moments of my day and being able to say no is something I struggle with so I enjoyed her perspective of being more aware of the things in life that truly matter and that "set your soul on fire". would even purchase and read again.
I started this book in 2017 and forgot about it and now it’s 2023 and I’m no longer particularly religious… I think it would have done a lot more for me then, but the underlying message was still relevant for me now. Plus I love Michigan and could relate so much to her time there.
reflective
slow-paced
Very preachy and repetitive. It begins saying it’s for folks of all beliefs, but then spends most of the book talking about how to be a better Christian.
Simple message: simplify your life. Other key findings: Find what really matters and focus on that. Hint, it's probably not your work. For Niequist it's her relationships with family, friends, and God. Sometimes you can't please everyone, and that's okay. You won't always be the winner or the best, and that's also okay.
I began to wonder how long the book needed to be to impart these messages, but I think it's a good length. There's enough repetition to reinforce the points. Also, while I think Niequist's intended target audience is Christian mothers in their 30s or 40s, as a child-free 55 year old widow who's leaning into Buddhist spirituality I found it surprisingly refreshing and motivational.
I began to wonder how long the book needed to be to impart these messages, but I think it's a good length. There's enough repetition to reinforce the points. Also, while I think Niequist's intended target audience is Christian mothers in their 30s or 40s, as a child-free 55 year old widow who's leaning into Buddhist spirituality I found it surprisingly refreshing and motivational.
For the most part, I enjoyed this book. Shauna’s writing is relatable and engaging. It feels more like chatting with a good friend would sound. However, the book itself is lacking in some practicality. It reads a bit more like a memoir, and missed the point a bit on getting into the nitty gritty of the tools the author has found helpful to her on this journey.
I actually read this book as part of a small group discussion at my church, and as part of that we watched the corresponding video each part/week. I was happy that the videos themselves did go into more detail and give more information.
Overall, this is a book that I will recommend to others who are seeking to break free from the chains of worldly expectations and be more intentional and present with those they love.
I actually read this book as part of a small group discussion at my church, and as part of that we watched the corresponding video each part/week. I was happy that the videos themselves did go into more detail and give more information.
Overall, this is a book that I will recommend to others who are seeking to break free from the chains of worldly expectations and be more intentional and present with those they love.
This book starts well with the promise to help you yo keep your mind in What really matters about your life, enjoying the present.
But the after a few chapters the premise Is gone and there Is just a bunch of anecdotes about Mes Noequist life that don't fullfil the expectations that I had over this book.
A better reading for me was The lazy genius by Kendra Adachi.
I gave this an oportunity because It was a Zodervan book but It didn't work well with me.
I've spent months reading It and coming back to see If she finally made a point.
She didn't make It.
But the after a few chapters the premise Is gone and there Is just a bunch of anecdotes about Mes Noequist life that don't fullfil the expectations that I had over this book.
A better reading for me was The lazy genius by Kendra Adachi.
I gave this an oportunity because It was a Zodervan book but It didn't work well with me.
I've spent months reading It and coming back to see If she finally made a point.
She didn't make It.