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You're Already Amazing: Embracing Who You Are, Becoming All God Created You to Be
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Psst . . . pull up a chair and I'll tell you a secret. You'd better lean in close for this one.
Ready?
You don't have to do more, be more, have more.
I'm sure there are security alarms going off somewhere. You should probably hide this book when your in-laws come over.
But it's true.
It's the kind of true that will change your life, set you free, and make you wake up smiling fo ...more
Ready?
You don't have to do more, be more, have more.
I'm sure there are security alarms going off somewhere. You should probably hide this book when your in-laws come over.
But it's true.
It's the kind of true that will change your life, set you free, and make you wake up smiling fo ...more
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Paperback, 219 pages
Published
March 1st 2012
by Revell
(first published January 1st 2012)
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I listened to another audio from Holley Garth a couple months ago and really enjoyed her positivity and work on acceptance. This one was just as positive and full of self-reflection and practical advice. I will refer back to it when I need a lift. 😊
MY REVIEW:
I had been hearing a lot about this book around the blog/twitter sphere but didn't really plan on reading it. That was until I saw a review where someone brought up some concerns. So when Revell offered to send my a review copy I decided to take the time to see first-hand what this book was all about.
The whole idea is that because of your identity in Christ you are already amazing. In other words you do not have to do anything to earn His grace. Sounds great, right? While I have wanted ...more
I had been hearing a lot about this book around the blog/twitter sphere but didn't really plan on reading it. That was until I saw a review where someone brought up some concerns. So when Revell offered to send my a review copy I decided to take the time to see first-hand what this book was all about.
The whole idea is that because of your identity in Christ you are already amazing. In other words you do not have to do anything to earn His grace. Sounds great, right? While I have wanted ...more
Ok. The title is cheesy and the author's "go girl" quips are tiring (I just can't talk like that....), but it does have some value in a world where confidence is hard to come by and I needed to hear something good about me. As with all my trips to the book store I went in without the intention of buying anything for myself because I was looking for resources for a college girl I'm mentoring and meeting with tomorrow, but I picked this up because the word "amazing" is not one I'd choose for mysel
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Though the title is admittedly cheesy, I truly feel like God led me to this book. I wandered into Baker Books feeling a little down and needing something to remind me that my life right now was a-okay. This book fit perfectly with the help I needed to understand who God created me to be and how I can embrace that and live accordingly. I highly recommend it, especially to women in their 20s wondering what on earth God is doing with their life.
It's easy to get caught up in the illusion of perfection, that we try to often be more than is humanely possible.
Maybe we are people-pleasers and find ourselves, passively saying yes, when often we should say no, or don't speak up when we should and find ourselves in situations or living in a life that we truly aren't meant to be.
"You're Already Amazing: Embracing Who You Are, Becoming All God Created You to Be", is about being the woman, the wife, the daughter, the mother, God has created you t ...more
Maybe we are people-pleasers and find ourselves, passively saying yes, when often we should say no, or don't speak up when we should and find ourselves in situations or living in a life that we truly aren't meant to be.
"You're Already Amazing: Embracing Who You Are, Becoming All God Created You to Be", is about being the woman, the wife, the daughter, the mother, God has created you t ...more
As if the title isn't enough to make you feel better ... this book delivers what it promises. If you only buy one non-fiction book in 2012, this needs to be it!
I had to read this book much slower than I usually read review books. It was loaded with nuggets of truth my soul needed to hear. Things like ... "As I did, it seemed God whispered to my soul, "You think you have to take what's broken and make it perfect in order to be used by me. But I think in a completely different way. I took what was ...more
I had to read this book much slower than I usually read review books. It was loaded with nuggets of truth my soul needed to hear. Things like ... "As I did, it seemed God whispered to my soul, "You think you have to take what's broken and make it perfect in order to be used by me. But I think in a completely different way. I took what was ...more
Before doing this study, I had never read (or even heard of Holley Gerth). Man, I have been missing out. Her wisdom and her willingness to share her journey and her heart for finding your passion and purpose in life will bless you immensely.
This Lifegrowth Guide will take you on a journey to discover your strengths, skills, how to handle your emotions and express them in a helpful way, think about your walk with God and where he's taken you thus far in your life, and so much more.
My favorite p ...more
This Lifegrowth Guide will take you on a journey to discover your strengths, skills, how to handle your emotions and express them in a helpful way, think about your walk with God and where he's taken you thus far in your life, and so much more.
My favorite p ...more
I wouldn't have opened it if it weren't free, but I find it hard to pass up a free book just the same as a free meal. For my trouble, and for enduring the author this guy "sweet sister" frequently, I got solid biblical counseling that would apply to either gender at any age.
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This book had the message that I needed at the moment I needed it most.
This book came at a time in my life when I desperately needed to hear it's message and to be reminded that I am God's treasure. The basic theme was centered on the fact that we are God's creation and he has given us an abundance of gifts, talents, and character/personality that are all beautiful. It also dealt with some of the things that can hold us back from reaching our full potential. Things like: self doubt and self shaming, trying to measure up or comparing ourselves to others, and perfect
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Holley Gerth in her new book, “You’re Already Amazing” published by Revell helps women Embracing Who You Are, Becoming All God Created You to Be.
From the Back Cover: Psst . . . pull up a chair and I’ll tell you a secret. You’d better lean in close for this one.
Ready?
You don’t have to do more, be more, have more.
I’m sure there are security alarms going off somewhere. You should probably hide this book when your in-laws come over.
But it’s true.
It’s the kind of true that will change your life, set ...more
From the Back Cover: Psst . . . pull up a chair and I’ll tell you a secret. You’d better lean in close for this one.
Ready?
You don’t have to do more, be more, have more.
I’m sure there are security alarms going off somewhere. You should probably hide this book when your in-laws come over.
But it’s true.
It’s the kind of true that will change your life, set ...more
Refreshing and engaging, Gerth tackles a multitude of issues with compassion and humour and an all important brightness of hope. You're Already Amazing reads as fluently as fiction and kept my attention riveted until the very end. It's the first time in a long while that I've read a non-fiction book cover to cover and all the while I felt like I was chatting with a really good friend. Exchanging ideas, problems, testimonies. Exploring who God is and what He wants me to become...and more importan
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This book was alright--if you can get through all the cheesiness, it actually does carry an encouraging message. Gerth seems like a likeable person despite her tendency to address the reader with phrases like "sweet girl". Overall, I didn't care much for her writing, but the book itself was fine. I think it is one of those where you have to shift through a lot of dirt to find the jewels you're looking for. I got things out of it and it made me think, so I give it three stars. It is hard for me t
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There were lots of good points to glean from the book. I enjoyed the truth that was shared. It's not often that you see a message, outside of Scripture, that tells you Jesus loves you just as you are.
The part that make me rate it so low was that it was so incredibly cheesy. The author tried so hard to pretend we're best friends that it was irritating. I appreciate the way she was trying to come across, but it didn't work and was very distracting.
So, I would recommend it, but you have to have a v ...more
The part that make me rate it so low was that it was so incredibly cheesy. The author tried so hard to pretend we're best friends that it was irritating. I appreciate the way she was trying to come across, but it didn't work and was very distracting.
So, I would recommend it, but you have to have a v ...more
Holley Gerth is equal parts therapist, author, friend, and mentor. And she accomplishes all of these extraordinary feats through the pages of a book! "You're Already Amazing" is a wonderful guide through who you are, who you're meant to be, and who God is in your life. It is masterfully written and expertly executed.
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Beautiful book, really reminds you that you are not alone in the everyday grind. God loves you the way that you are! He thinks your amazing already because he made you. Love it.
Love Holley's relational style.
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This book feels like a giant hug. I absolutely loved it!
Holley Gerth is my favorite author.
Ok, I struggled with my rating on this one. I went through it to review as an elder of a church with a vibrant women's ministry. While there wasn't anything that I could call out as heresy, I ultimately really struggled with the title of the book and a few of the themes in the book that I would just point out as a caution, not a foul. I can see how the writer could engage a lot of females with her writing style and she was knowledgeable about a lot of women's issues.
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I kept hearing "you a ...more
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When I listened to the first chapter, it felt like..."Yea, this will be the encouraging book I need!" It had a lot of message about, "relax, don't stress too much, just be who God made you and you're heading in the right direction". While that does tempt me to relax, it also makes me question the message. As I read the gospels, I don't get the feeling I should just relax, quit stressing and I'll be fine.
This book does have scriptural support for her ideas, but it's scattered. About one scriptur ...more
This book does have scriptural support for her ideas, but it's scattered. About one scriptur ...more
A friend of mine recently let me borrow this book and she told me she thought it would be a perfect read for me. I listened to what she had to say about it, and I decided that no matter how long it took to read, I was going to make time to read this book. And I'm so glad I did.
Holley Gerth brings you in as a friend with her simple words and her coffee-house-style conversations. I found myself nodding my head to many of the things in the book and also found myself in tears at several parts too. T ...more
Holley Gerth brings you in as a friend with her simple words and her coffee-house-style conversations. I found myself nodding my head to many of the things in the book and also found myself in tears at several parts too. T ...more
This is a great book for a person who grew up in a very legalistic and "works righteousness" background of Christianity. Holley patiently and repeatedly reminds the reader that they are enough and goes through ways to build self-confidence and esteem that are biblical while often missed in those legalistic approaches.
Unlike what I read in another review, Holley does address what the gospel is and how to have a personal relationship with Jesus. However, it is very clear the target for this book ...more
Unlike what I read in another review, Holley does address what the gospel is and how to have a personal relationship with Jesus. However, it is very clear the target for this book ...more
I had no idea that this was a Christian novel. I just saw the title, "You're Already Amazing" and felt compelled to buy it!
Pros: This book was filled with positivity (most of the time) and encouragement for loving others and yourself. I know for me, growing up there was this unspoken rule that one shouldn't love themselves because it's selfish and sinful. Though the truth is you cannot love anyone fully if you don't love yourself fully because you will just project all your bottled up emotions ...more
Pros: This book was filled with positivity (most of the time) and encouragement for loving others and yourself. I know for me, growing up there was this unspoken rule that one shouldn't love themselves because it's selfish and sinful. Though the truth is you cannot love anyone fully if you don't love yourself fully because you will just project all your bottled up emotions ...more
I just love how Holly can write like she really is sitting in a coffee shop just having a chat with you.
She doesn’t overpower the book with examples and stories but gives enough to make it relatable to everyone.
She doesn’t overpower the book with scripture but gives enough story synopsis and quotes to get her point across.
I just love everything about her and thoroughly enjoyed this book.
“What you have to give, what you have to share with the world, is far too important to miss. We need you t ...more
She doesn’t overpower the book with examples and stories but gives enough to make it relatable to everyone.
She doesn’t overpower the book with scripture but gives enough story synopsis and quotes to get her point across.
I just love everything about her and thoroughly enjoyed this book.
“What you have to give, what you have to share with the world, is far too important to miss. We need you t ...more
wow it almost took me a year to read this! haha! thats because it was so good and i would literally sit and think on a page for so long!
once again Holley walks with you as a friend and asks the right questions and leads your mind where it needs to go. really wonderful thoughts to ponder.
and i also bought this at a time i was feeling really down about myself, but now i feel so worthy, like how God sees me, and i learned to stop listening to the lies i was telling myself.
really great read, even if ...more
once again Holley walks with you as a friend and asks the right questions and leads your mind where it needs to go. really wonderful thoughts to ponder.
and i also bought this at a time i was feeling really down about myself, but now i feel so worthy, like how God sees me, and i learned to stop listening to the lies i was telling myself.
really great read, even if ...more
I loved this book! I read it during my quiet times. I would just read a section or two at a time so I could savor and ponder each point. My Bible study group also read this book and it worked well for that because there were good discussion questions in the back.
The book covers several topics. Holley encourages us to learn to embrace who God created us to be (and that it's okay if you're not the same as your seemingly perfect next door neighbor or the woman at church who looks like she has it al ...more
The book covers several topics. Holley encourages us to learn to embrace who God created us to be (and that it's okay if you're not the same as your seemingly perfect next door neighbor or the woman at church who looks like she has it al ...more
From the opening line to the very last words, Holly Gerth's book, You're Already Amazing: Embracing Who You Are, Becoming All God Created You to Be, replenished the spirit, rejuvinated a faith in one's fellow man as well as the belief God, our creator, is within each of us and loves us just the we are. A relaxed delivery of an incredibly beautiful message...this book is a must read...because it just may change your life!
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The author writes in an uplifting style that includes much truth about how God sees us and how we often see ourselves. I listened to this book on audio, but should have had a written copy, as I'd like to underline, highlight, and go back and re-read parts of the book. A friend has recommended the God-sized dream one by this same author as a life-changing read. That will be one of my next books to read!
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Three stars only because I wasn’t the biggest fan of the author’s writing style HOWEVER she talks about some seriously important issues! We are reading this for our book club and I anticipate a very much needed discussion among the ladies of our group as a result of the topics she brings up.
So, amazing content but we will make up for the author’s execution flaws with our upcoming deep discussions!
So, amazing content but we will make up for the author’s execution flaws with our upcoming deep discussions!
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