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One Month to Live: Thirty Days to a No-Regrets Life
by
Kerry Shook
Take the 30-Days to Live Challenge at www.OneMonthtoLive.com!
What if you only had one month to live? How would you make each day meaningful? How would you relate to others differently? What would you do to make the rest of your life really matter?
With eye-opening insights and soul-inspiring truths, One Month to Live will challenge you to embrace the life God has entrusted ...more
What if you only had one month to live? How would you make each day meaningful? How would you relate to others differently? What would you do to make the rest of your life really matter?
With eye-opening insights and soul-inspiring truths, One Month to Live will challenge you to embrace the life God has entrusted ...more
Hardcover, 240 pages
Published
April 15th 2008
by WaterBrook Press
(first published February 5th 2008)
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It's christian based, Jesus and God are referred too as your guide and answer to a fulfilling existence. Which makes sense, the author is a christian minister. I feel that as long as your mind is open even the non-christian can get something from the reading, as log as you actually take the time to ponder the questions asked and lessons being conveyed.
However I have read better self awakening books. I felt the author assumed that his readers were extremely shallow readers and never h...more
However I have read better self awakening books. I felt the author assumed that his readers were extremely shallow readers and never h...more
When I first heard about this book, I thought it must be some kind of "scare-people-into-repentance-and/or-righteous-living" by reminding them of their own mortality, so I was disinterested. However, once I got into the book, I didn't really find that to be the case at all. Instead of making a "bucket list" (though, I admit, it does sometimes seem to be doing so), it really asks you to start living more intentionally. Instead of floating through life and crossing off our neve...more
It's not that bad...it is very religious...but the ideas or concepts are good. the whole entire thing is you know how everyone always says live as if today is your last...but nobody ever really does...sooo hence the book....it's meant to help you realize or change your way of live so that you live the way you want to live the way you would live if you have one month to live...it starts off a bit slow but the further in the better it gets...and the majority of it is like things that i think we al...more
I'm getting tired of Christian books that barely mention the Bible. This book quotes famous people more than it quotes the Word of God.
However, it was a good inspirational book. Really makes you think about your priorities - if you only had one month to live, would you live differently?
The other thing that bothered me is how disjointed the chapters were. Yes, they were organized into sections (Live Passionately, Love Completely, Learn Humbly, Leave Boldly). But within tho...more
However, it was a good inspirational book. Really makes you think about your priorities - if you only had one month to live, would you live differently?
The other thing that bothered me is how disjointed the chapters were. Yes, they were organized into sections (Live Passionately, Love Completely, Learn Humbly, Leave Boldly). But within tho...more
I enjoyed reading this book which is written by my Pastor Kerry Shook.
The format is very interesting, you are suppose to read one chapter a day as a daily reading. There are questions to make you think deeper and action steps to help you make it a life style.
The book had an impact on me making me want to be a filmmaker again, something I gave up years ago.
Shook is the metaphor man. Every chapter has a basic metaphor about the subject from sand castles to hurr...more
The format is very interesting, you are suppose to read one chapter a day as a daily reading. There are questions to make you think deeper and action steps to help you make it a life style.
The book had an impact on me making me want to be a filmmaker again, something I gave up years ago.
Shook is the metaphor man. Every chapter has a basic metaphor about the subject from sand castles to hurr...more
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I'm being generous giving this four stars. It's more like a 3.5 or 3.75 star rating, but I'll be gracious (if you can pardon the pun).
If I compare this to The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth am I Here for?, which I've read multiple times, it pales even more. While not a 'bad' read by any means, it missed the mark with me because I already live this way, as best I can. And, as the authors pointed out in the final chapter, that's the beauty of living, really living, a Christian...more
If I compare this to The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth am I Here for?, which I've read multiple times, it pales even more. While not a 'bad' read by any means, it missed the mark with me because I already live this way, as best I can. And, as the authors pointed out in the final chapter, that's the beauty of living, really living, a Christian...more
I am currently living my life like I only have 30 days to live. It truly is liberating. Every decision I have had to make so far I ask myself, "Is this the choice I would make if I was going to die in 30 days?" I am barely on day 2 and I am so excited to finish it! My 30th day will be September 10th & I know for a fact it will have inspired a new way of daily living.
After all, God never promised us tomorrow. So what are you waiting for?!
After all, God never promised us tomorrow. So what are you waiting for?!
This book asks the question, "what would you do if you knew you only had one month to live?". The authors use Jesus as the example and draw four concepts from His final month on earth that they expound on through the course of the book. It's set up as a devotional, where you read one chapter a day for 30 days. Each chapter includes questions designed to help you think more about what you're reading and apply it to your life.
I really liked this book. My whole church part...more
I really liked this book. My whole church part...more
amazingly inspiring book, even though the "whole new perspective on life" seems obvious, the book offers so much insight into how we live and why, especially when it comes to the relationships we have in our lives.
the book is made to be used for a discussion group, and comes with 2 added workbooks. i would highly recommend this type of forum.
the book is made to be used for a discussion group, and comes with 2 added workbooks. i would highly recommend this type of forum.
We are going through this book in our Bible Class at church. It's taken us a long time cuz there is good stuff in there! Maybe we will finish it this year, maybe not? ")
Helps me realize what is really important in life. I want to do everything I can to leave a legacy that will last and matter in my families life!
Helps me realize what is really important in life. I want to do everything I can to leave a legacy that will last and matter in my families life!
I really enjoyed reading this book. It just puts things into perspective for me and it really made me re-evaluate some things in my life such as those things that are valuable to me and are important and those that are not. It really helps you to live your life to the fullest and stop spending time waiting because you really only have 30 days to live so how would you live it? Very good book for those who have no idea what to do with their life and where to start and those who feel like you hav...more
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The book really made you think if you only had one month to live. The chapter were nice and short. At the end of each chapter the author gave you exercises to do. It will take longer to complete those exercises. It was a great read.
This book is great if one is disciplined and ready to make serious changes. No procrastinating when reading this book at all. I read and followed through for about 12 days and I finished it but it didn't really inspire me.
From the book - live passionately, love boldly, learn from your mistakes, and leave a legacy that endures for generations after you’re gone.
"For people are like mist, here today gone tomorrow." James 4:14
"For people are like mist, here today gone tomorrow." James 4:14
This book has a lot to offer if you are open to thinking about your life. With all the recent deaths in my family I felt it helped me look at the present in a different way.
I couldn't stop highlighting almost every line in this book - 30 chapters I will read over and over again to remind myself how God wants me to live life!
Great book filled with reminders of how God wants us to live our lives. Read it with Coopie and Mom and they loved it, too!
Pro: Focus on what really matters and let the rest go.
Con: Mega-church slant and not telling which were his or her stories.
Con: Mega-church slant and not telling which were his or her stories.
I liked how this book emphasizes being in the moment and making one aware of the priorities that matter most in life. Each chapter started with some great quotes. I have always liked this one from an anonymous source: "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
Any positive ideas that I might have gained from this book were mired in heavy religious indoctorination.
Viola
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Interesting perspective on life management and changing your perspective on what is REAL.
This is a book that I will return to often for its wealth of thought-provoking insight.
All we have is today to make a difference on this Earth. Make the most of it.
Kristen
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Just started this last night. What a challenge. We'll see how it goes.
Sandy
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Easier said than done, especially when you're as pragmatic as I am.
It's an interesting devotional type of book.
live life to the fullest!
Too much bible and preaching for me.
This book asked me to make a list of things I would do if I had 30 days left to live. Quit my job, travel the world, and eat ice cream made the list. This book was supposed to help me achieve these things to live life more fully, I guess. But I don't have just 30 days left. I have a lot. and if I quit my job then I'll have no money to travel. And if I eat ice cream a lot, I'll get fat. Hmm. Guess I'm supposed to fill my life with something else that will give me the same high as those things.
Doug and I are reading this together working through the daily "make it count moments" and the questions about how we might live differently. It is an exciting journey and one with lots of emotion and deep thought required. I think it will take us longer than 30 days to finish the book, but well worth the time. This is an excellent resource for small groups and we have the small group study material if you would like to see it. There is also a DVD set if you are interested.
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