Unbound: Finding Freedom from Unrealistic Expectations of Motherhood by Jamie Sumner

Unbound: Finding Freedom from Unrealistic Expectations of Motherhood by Jamie Sumner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a free, digital, ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was not what I was expecting, but to quote the author, "Expectations are just that - what you expect. They are ideas. God's reality is much richer than that. God will always give you the right version of your life."

I did not know that this book was mainly about the author's struggle with infertility and then the birth of her special-needs son. If I had known that, I probably wouldn't have chosen to read it, because I would have thought that her struggles weren't the same as my struggles as a mom. I was shocked when I discovered that although our circumstances were different, she learned the same lessons that I needed to learn as a mom and a Christian.

Each chapter tells a portion of the author's struggle tied to a character in the Bible. The author does a wonderful job of choosing just the right characters to emphasize her spiritual truth. I have bookmarked several pages in this book that I know I will go back to often.

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Fierce Faith by Alli Worthington

Fierce Faith: A Woman's Guide to Fighting Fear, Wrestling Worry, and Overcoming Anxiety by Alli Worthington
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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I would have to say that this book is one of the best Christian non-fiction books I have read in a long time. The author, Alli Worthington, tells it like it is - faith is the opposite of fear! She provides a candid look into her own struggles with fear even when life crashed down on her. She also provides practical steps to overcoming fear in your life.

Highly recommend!!

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