Book Reviews

This is the book I’m probably most proud of finishing. While it’s not excessively long and it’s certainly not boring, this book takes a lot of determination to get through. The depth of content in How We Love led me to spend at least nine months reading, pondering, journaling, having conversations, and then re-reading sections. If this book is approached with patience it can be...
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Few books have completely reshaped my thinking on life as much as this one. I came across Matt D. Smith’s article Essentialism several months ago (currently my blog is completely ripped off of his styling). This book challenged a lot of my core beliefs about being busy, staying productive, and in general trying to live a full life. It freed me to explore what’s important...
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This is a great book that I read for the first time over two years ago right before I started working for Impact. It was part of their required reading for any new team members and it was a great introduction to the culture they were developing. This book has helped me professionally and relationally in many ways. The premise of the book centers around...
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This book is one of the most incredible and inspiring books I’ve ever read. Jennie Allen writes in a very transparent and humble style that made me feel a part of her story as I related to so much of her struggles as she grasped for significance. The main theme of the book is telling God you’re willing to let Him do anything with your...
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Really enjoyed this quick-read about the agreements we make within our own minds that cause us harm. I learned a ton about relationships and dealing with other people and the filter that I see my own life in as well as others. The four agreements are as follows: Be impeccable with your word. Don’t take anything personally. Don’t make assumptions. Always do your best. The...
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