Cold Tangerines question

I came into this book seeing it as an assignment I needed to complete, yet within the first chapter, the author halted me in my lackluster reading by stating, “You are more than dust and bones. You are spirit and power and image of God. And you have been given today”(18) . From this point on, I desired to keep reading. This book called me out on my laziness in terms of thanksgiving and joy. The author pleads with all who read this book to celebrate their daily, tangible life, even when it seems plain and ordinary. Cold Tangerines, by Shauna Niequist, was beautiful reminder that every seemingly small aspect of life matters, and I need to stop waiting on “that moment,” and live everyday for a God who redeems and restores.
Niequist explained many moments of pain, hardships, joy, and confusion in her own life. Her honesty was an incredible reminder that life with Christ, even in the hard times, is filled with hope. In her darkest and most raw moments, she was able to celebrate. The stories of Niequist’s life were relatable and real, and she had experienced the static that life tends to have when living just to get to that life changing moment that may or may never come. Through her vulnerability, she invites everyone in. Cold Tangerines challenges those who read it to truly live and see the hope and redemption all around through Christ.
Each chapter was a completely different story from her life. As I read some of them, I definitely felt that she was describing some of the emotions and hardships I have experienced. Even those chapters where I did not feel that same connection, there was something to grasp onto and learn. I love books such as this one, books that are honest, real, and vulnerable.If you feel the same way about these types of books, I would definitely recommend this book to you, especially if you feel life is overwhelming, a bit monotone at times, and causes you to lack excitement over all of the little things.