Book Giveaway #5: The Broken Way
I run into people almost daily who tell me they are heartsick. Heartsick about this election. Heartsick about the failing health of a parent, a grandchild, a friend. Heartsick with loneliness. Heartsick with financial woes. Heartsick with impending pressures of work and worry. Heartsick over the tragic loss of a loved one.
No question. We are a broken people.
What do you do when you need to restore yourself?
I get a massage or go for a drive along the river, or call a friend whom I know will cheer me.
And often, I just pick up a good book to read.
It was the heartsick among us that Ann Voskamp had in mind when she wrote her THE BROKEN WAY: The Daring Way to an Abundant Life.
I hope you read Ann’s blog. I hope you have read her previous work: ONE THOUSAND GIFTS.
Sometimes, when I am really wondering whether I should keep using my voice to speak out, I will get the most random note of encouragement from Ann, telling me to hang tight, to be brave, to not give up. I don’t know how she knows when I need to hear those words (other than the Holy Spirit), but Ann always knows, and always reaches out. Her words make me braver than I really am. Her words make me stronger than I really am. Her words make me hope when I am despairing.
I hope they do the same for you. Whether you win this drawing or not, you should read THE BROKEN WAY.
All you have to do to enter is leave me a note below, share on your Social Media accounts.
May we all find the courage to be our broken selves living daringly.
14 Comments
Carmen
about 8 years agoOh, my! This one got by me. Adding it to my list.
ReplyRose blackwell
about 8 years agoKarin I have read a lot of books you have recommended. I like books that are based on real life. I'm so attached to your book After their flag has been folded and Silence of Mockingbirds. I'm reading J D Vance book a Hillbilly Elagy right now.
ReplyDiane
about 8 years agoLOVE Ann V.!
ReplyANNETTE RIGGS
about 8 years agoThanks for the giveaways
ReplySamantha Clough
about 8 years agoThis sounds like it is just what I need right now. It is added to my list. I've been looking for something meaningful to read, something that I can hold on to while I'm struggling to get mood shifts back under control. I know I can count on anything you recommend to do just that.
ReplyDianne
about 8 years agoSounds like a good read.
ReplyMichelle Van Loon
about 8 years agoPick me! :)
ReplyPam Jinright
about 8 years agoNot going to give up trying. Another book for my lidt
ReplyDawn KK
about 8 years agoWould love this book. I can so relate!
ReplySusan Casanas
about 8 years agoSounds good!
ReplyPaula Miner
about 8 years agoOh my, oh my, how I need to read a book by Ann Voskamp about how to find my way back to peace, and robust faith and hope again on a rocky path of heartsickness. And please, Karen, please keep speaking out! We need your voice because much of the time we don't have your courage.
ReplyKaren Spears Zacharias
about 8 years agoPaula: You are the winner! Thank you for entering. Enjoy!
ReplyTrish Witham
about 8 years agoThis books sounds like something I would like. Thank you for all the recommended books even if I don't win.
ReplyKatrina Douglas
about 8 years agoI love Ann. I was tremendously blessed by her first book! Can't wait to read this one!!
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