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Real Love for Real Life: The Art and Work of Caring
Because we are made in the image of a creatively caring God, we reflect his love and concern when we respond to the distinct calling to care for families, neighbors, friends, and communities. As society grows increasingly technological, isolated, and lonely, those who take their caregiving gifts seriously can fill a tremendous void.
In Real Love for Real Life, caregivers o...more
In Real Love for Real Life, caregivers o...more
Paperback, 176 pages
Published
July 16th 2002
by Shaw
(first published 2002)
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Own. I would probably give this 3.5 stars if I could.
I liked the book. But, I'm not sure who its audience is. I thought she was making the case for "caregiving" being a calling greater than that of the general Christian calling, and at times I saw that as so. At other times, it seemed that anyone, Christian or no, could practice "caregiving" as she describes it. I'm not sure she made her case that it is a Christian "vocation" beyond the call all Christians have to feed, quench thirst, visit, etc...more
I liked the book. But, I'm not sure who its audience is. I thought she was making the case for "caregiving" being a calling greater than that of the general Christian calling, and at times I saw that as so. At other times, it seemed that anyone, Christian or no, could practice "caregiving" as she describes it. I'm not sure she made her case that it is a Christian "vocation" beyond the call all Christians have to feed, quench thirst, visit, etc...more
Nov 13, 2012
Annaliisa Maki
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Christians, Mothers
Shelves:
love-life
Andi Ashworth beautifully addresses how authentic, artful care-giving is something we ALL can do in not only in our homes, but also in our communities. Through heartfelt personal stories, scripture, relevant quotes from great writers, she paints how few things truly impact people's lives quite like REAL Love shown in everyday acts of kindness, large and small. No matter what season of life you are in, this book offers profound inspiration and encouragement in showing that in all our care-giving...more
As you know, Andi, I loved your book! It is very well-written and full of wisdom that I believe God is teaching me to live out. I refer to your book often - thank you.
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Andi Ashworth’s Real Love for Real Life is an excellent treatment of the Christian call to hospitality. Subtitled “the Art and Work of Caring,” the book is of particular encouragement to those who are serving as caregivers on a full-time basis. In a world that pushes efficiency, speed and uniformity, Ashworth fights for the personal touch, for giving others our time and energy. Through her wonderful anecdotes, she helps readers to understand the importance giving of ourselves to create beauty an...more
I would strongly recommend this book to any women who wants to improve on the job of caregiving. It's was so good. It's also an easy read.
In this book, Andi Ashworth explores the art and work of caring for others. It is a very encouraging and practical book on serving others, and is especially encouraging for those who find themselves focusing a lot of their energy and time on caring for children, older people, or others who need a lot of care. I found her insights very helpful. We had Andi come and speak for our women's retreat, and I appreciated her attention to the varied types of aristry that are involved in hospitality; not a...more
how to be hospitable, creative, caring in simple and enduring ways
I'm not in the primary target audience for this book...but it was still great. Care for each other, people.
Feb 25, 2008
Todd Jenkins
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
teachers, parents, children of the elderly, nurses, pastors, etc., etc.
Recommended to Todd by:
Charlie Peacock (the author's husband, actually, and well met!)
As the caretaker of a seven-year-old son with spina bifida, and now an elderly aunt with dementia, I have found this book more than indispensable. Andi Ashworth's insights into the full spectrum of caregiving are as enlightening and encouraging as I could have imagined. She illustrates so many little ways that the term "caregiver" can be applied to one's life beyond parenting and caring for the elderly. A spirit of Godly hospitality, love and kindness is essential, and Andi brilliantly articulat...more
Excellent!
This was practical and affirming that many of the forms of caring that I am drawn to are valid and worthwhile. This isn't the book to persuade someone to see the necessity of caring, but very helpful and encouraging for those who already are practicing this art and work.
I loved this book! I couldn't put it down and underlined half the book. It's a strange title and I would summarize it mostly as a book on hospitality...thanks Liz for sending it to me!
This has been one of the most influential books I've read. It really helped me embrace my gift and calling of caring for people. we don't see this validated very often in our world!
This book, along with Hidden Art by Edith Schaeffer, have been incredibly formative in my understanding of caregiving and hospitality and creativity. Would highly recommend it!
Refreshing, thoughtful, and really helpful. It brings value and dignity to the lost art of caring for people, no matter what season of life.
Great book on hospitality/caregiving. Great for new moms or people with elderly parents, others in a full-time caregiving role.
Easy to read with lots of practical advice. She didn't present a step by step process rather a lifestyle.
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