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A REFRESHINGLY SIMPLE GUIDE TO RECOVER YOUR LIFE!
In Get Your Life Back, New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge provides a practical, simple, and refreshing guide to taking your life back.
By practicing a few wonderfully simple practices—or what John calls “graces”—you can begin to recover your soul, disentangle from the tragedies of this broken world, and discover ...more
In Get Your Life Back, New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge provides a practical, simple, and refreshing guide to taking your life back.
By practicing a few wonderfully simple practices—or what John calls “graces”—you can begin to recover your soul, disentangle from the tragedies of this broken world, and discover ...more
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3.5 stars
This is one of those books that had parts that really resonated with me and that I got a lot out of, but also had moments I skimmed. Overall, I liked it and it’s definitely the kind of book I needed in 2020.
This is one of those books that had parts that really resonated with me and that I got a lot out of, but also had moments I skimmed. Overall, I liked it and it’s definitely the kind of book I needed in 2020.
Audio book source: Libby (library borrow)
Story Rating: 3.5 stars
Narrators: John Eldredge
Narration Rating: 4 stars
Genre: Non-fiction
Length: 6 hours and 18 minutes
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If you liked The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer— I’d recommend this one! It’s a great reminder to slow down and center on Jesus moment by moment.
This resource will be a gem for me long after its release date. My wife and I have already incorporated some of the simple steps to take our soul back in this “busy season”. Easy to read as always with Eldredge, and highly recommended. Stimulating and inspiring, but kind and benevolent with an understanding of what we are faced with in this time of history.
Such a beautiful read! I cannot emphasize enough how helpful and restful this was for me. A much needed, practical guide to listening to and caring for your soul in an age where we're expected to go through daily tasks and interactions with little to no transition or processing time. Please do your soul a kindness and pick up this book.
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Parts of this book really resonated with me. It helped explain what I've felt during different season's of life. I have implemented some of the practices he mentions. This is the first year in many years that I have not spent the early months of the year suffering from SAD. And it's not because winter in the north has been mind, it has been particularly harsh this year. I give credit for this to the one minute pause that Eldridge discusses and encourages everyone to do each day. I don't make tim
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I am a big fan of John Eldredge and have read a few of his books in the past. This book looks at our lives and all of the forces that are pressing down on us. Social media, cell phones, politics, etc and reminds us that we don’t have to be controlled by them. That we can actually disconnect and will be ok. He gives some practical suggestions and I really like the “One Minute Pause” and getting outside more and letting nature heal you. Did you know the average person spends 93% of their lives ind
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This is an important book—practices to help in disentangling your soul from the world and it’s frenzied pressures, and reorienting it towards union with God.
This book needs a new title. I was hesitant to read it, because it sounds self-help-y, but based on a recommendation and a glance at the table of contents, I decided to read it, and it was just what my soul needed.
It’s not a dense read, and nothing in it was a totally new concept. But at the same time, I really connected with the way Eldredge tells stories and points out problems in our world. It pushed me to consider the hold that the world has on my heart and how that prevents me from staying ...more
It’s not a dense read, and nothing in it was a totally new concept. But at the same time, I really connected with the way Eldredge tells stories and points out problems in our world. It pushed me to consider the hold that the world has on my heart and how that prevents me from staying ...more
“We talk about unplugging, but we’re enchanted—by the endless social media circus of love and hatred, the vapid, alarming, sensational, and unforgivable. We’re snagged by every new notification. And while we’ve always had our individual struggles and heartbreaks to deal with, now we have the tragedies of the entire world delivered to us hourly on our mobile devices. This is all very hard on the soul. Traumatizing, in fact.”
I savored this book and read it chapter by chapter. At first I should’ve ...more
I savored this book and read it chapter by chapter. At first I should’ve ...more
I don’t reread books. But this is one I know I will come back to time and time again. It was like a cool drink of water that I did not know how very much I needed until I began to drink, so to speak. I read a chapter each day, and I am trying to remember these gentle reminders daily to point me back to God.
This book is powerful and accurate for this chaotic time. It will change your life. I’m so happy I picked it up.
What a poignant and necessary read for our time! I didn't know what to expect when I picked this one up, but I've loved everything John Eldredge has written, so I didn't even note what it was about. This is such a needed read. The author has looked at the busy, busy - rush, rush world that we live in - where we're always required to be available for our jobs, where social media brings out the worst in us, and where the tragedies that happen every day invade our world at the moment they happen th
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This is my first John Eldredge book although I have his books Wild at Heart and Captivating, which he write with his wife. I heard John on a podcast talking about this latest book and it sounded like something I could learn from.
It is an easy read in that John writes as if he is having a conversation with you. However, he has a lot packed on the pages. The premise is that we all fill our lives with ‘busyness’. We have too many distractions. We leave no time to enjoy and appreciate all of the bea ...more
It is an easy read in that John writes as if he is having a conversation with you. However, he has a lot packed on the pages. The premise is that we all fill our lives with ‘busyness’. We have too many distractions. We leave no time to enjoy and appreciate all of the bea ...more
This book/video series seems good for right now - with ideas to take time for a minute of calm now and then, to put away technology when you go home or at certain times, and to replace that time with things of beauty, like being outside. A comment he made that I really loved was how, in Bible times, people were only consumed with local news from their community, and at times that could be overwhelming. But we live in a day and age where we are bombarded with media on a global scale continually,
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3.5 stars. Really enjoyed the first half of the book, but the second half felt less instructional and more preachy. Regardless, a lot of it still resonated with me and I have learned some new practices that I hope to incorporate in my daily life.
Just what I needed to read in this particular social climate. Great stuff. Already feel like I can breathe deeper and easier after applying some of the wisdom.
HIGHLY recommend!
HIGHLY recommend!
pg 50 "Turn your phone off at 8:00pm. Give yourself some evening time for real things. Banish all technology from your bedroom."
"Don't check your phone as soon as you wake up in the morning. Give your soul mercy to wake up; enjoy a few peaceful moments."
"When your phone chirps or vibrates, don't react. Make it wait till you pick it up. In these small ways I'm making my phone a tool again, something that serves me instead of the other way around."
"Do real things. Chop vegetables, play cards, do ...more
"Don't check your phone as soon as you wake up in the morning. Give your soul mercy to wake up; enjoy a few peaceful moments."
"When your phone chirps or vibrates, don't react. Make it wait till you pick it up. In these small ways I'm making my phone a tool again, something that serves me instead of the other way around."
"Do real things. Chop vegetables, play cards, do ...more
One I plan to read over and over again.
A book filled with practical advice on surviving in the fast paced world we all find ourselves in today. I like that the practices are very accessible - this isn’t “go live in a cave” - it recognizes that we all live in this world and have to continue to function, so balance is essential.
Fairly basic stuff, but I did receive several take-aways.
I was lucky enough to see an early copy of this book a coupe of months back and loved it. I admit I’m a steady fan of the author but this is one of his best.
Specifically the topic here, an active defense against a world so determined to fragment my mind and soul at every opportunity, is especially timely. My wife and I started experimenting with the practices right away and we’re shocked to discover just how difficult it can be to find 1 minute of silence and focus, to say nothing of 30. Once I ...more
Specifically the topic here, an active defense against a world so determined to fragment my mind and soul at every opportunity, is especially timely. My wife and I started experimenting with the practices right away and we’re shocked to discover just how difficult it can be to find 1 minute of silence and focus, to say nothing of 30. Once I ...more
Healing and helpful. Simple yet profound. I savored this book and utilize some of the recommended practices.
An engaging practical easy and optimistic guide to overcoming all that the word throws at us all. Backed by data, John Eldridge combines his lifetime of ground breaking insight with anecdotes from his own life. Personal. Powerful. It will change your life and connect you to God in ways you never dreamed of. Order one for you and more for everybody you know
Dont let the size of "Get Your Life Back" by John Eldredge fool you. It may seem small compared to other religious or Christian Living books, but ts much more impacting than you might think.
And don't let the subject matter fool you either. You might look at this and think, I don't need to read a book to know that I should turn off my phone. If you're thinking of passing this one by because you think the subject is overdone or obvious, please think again. You NEED this book, in ways you didn't e ...more
And don't let the subject matter fool you either. You might look at this and think, I don't need to read a book to know that I should turn off my phone. If you're thinking of passing this one by because you think the subject is overdone or obvious, please think again. You NEED this book, in ways you didn't e ...more
As many times as I tried (3), I could never finish “Wild at Heart”, Eldredge’s best known book. So, when a close friend recommended “Get Your Life Back”, I was reluctant. But, this one was good. It struck a chord and fit into a list of books that I’ve read recently (Do Nothing, Digital Minimalism, Seculosity) that all come to the same conclusion - this modern way and pace of life is unsustainable, unhealthy, and in many ways, inhumane.
Eldredge’s writing style isn’t my favorite, but the message ...more
Eldredge’s writing style isn’t my favorite, but the message ...more
Even better the second time!
This is my second time through this book and I found more things this time than I did when I first read this. John has a beautiful way with words to explain the importance of tending to our souls. If you are feeling like your soul is hurting, give this book a shot. I promise you won't be disappointed. ...more
This is my second time through this book and I found more things this time than I did when I first read this. John has a beautiful way with words to explain the importance of tending to our souls. If you are feeling like your soul is hurting, give this book a shot. I promise you won't be disappointed. ...more
One of his best yet and clearly needed for our souls to learn how to breathe again in this technologically overindulgent world. I give this book my highest rating. Easy to read with lots of great suggestions on how to get our lives back.
Really just skimmed after reading the first three chapters. This felt like an I’m sooooo busy humblebrag, which is ironic since it’s supposed to be about bringing balance to life.
3.5 stars
Get Your Life Back is a helpful read from John Eldredge. If you are familiar with his many other works, you will find yourself right at home here, but if not, this book in particular has some valid wisdom, insight and advice for the breakneck pace of life our world at large has been increasingly moving toward. Eldredge presents a collection of practices to help us reclaim and heal our very human souls, souls that were not designed for the constant rush of information, demands for attent ...more
Get Your Life Back is a helpful read from John Eldredge. If you are familiar with his many other works, you will find yourself right at home here, but if not, this book in particular has some valid wisdom, insight and advice for the breakneck pace of life our world at large has been increasingly moving toward. Eldredge presents a collection of practices to help us reclaim and heal our very human souls, souls that were not designed for the constant rush of information, demands for attent ...more
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John Eldredge is an author (you probably figured that out), a counselor, and teacher. He is also president of Ransomed Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own heart in his love, and learn to live in his Kingdom. John grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles (which he hated), and spent his boyhood summers on his grandfather’s cattle ranch in eastern Ore
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