Melonie Larew

Actually helpful

Revisado: 06-10-24

This book was incredibly easy to listen to and provided plenty of easy to implement, real-life, clear examples and resolutions. I enjoyed the audio book so much and found it so helpful, I'm ordering a physical copy to read and take notes in. Didn't feel judgy like other marriage books. Didn't "beat a dead horse" with endless repetition.

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Life Changing

Revisado: 01-19-21

The author is so pleasant to listen to! He's articulate, yet down to earth and personable. There wasn't a single moment that I didn't enjoy.

Our culture is so focused on performance. Bigger, better, faster, stronger. He who sleeps least in his pursuits is destined to become king. But for what?? We run ourselves into the ground pursuing earthly desires and admiration from our peers. We're damaging ourselves and our families on every level. Jeff discusses and encourages the Biblical principles of Sabbath and rest in a way that I've never encountered before. It's easy to understand and the principle sounds simple enough to put into practice - - even considering the immense difficulty people will have with slowing down and intentionally resting in the Lord.

Do yourself and your family a favor and listen to this book... Repeatedly. I look forward to implementing Jeff's suggestions and Sabbath with the Lord into my family's lives.

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Tell us how great you are, Bob!

Revisado: 02-05-20

I'm not an eloquent writer, so bear with me. The author is an excellent story teller. However, I really struggled with finishing this book. I absolutely love the idea behind it--love everyone, always. He discusses pushing our worldly selves aside and bringing Jesus into people's lives through selfless acts of love, kindness, and sacrifice. Make the act about showing everyone Jesus, not ourselves. Don't brag about the love you've shown others. Great idea. BUT this author spends SO much time talking about himself--how great he is, his accomplishments in life, his lavish spending on lodges, missions, international trips, etc. While I applaud the positive things he's done for people all over the world, it could have been presented differently. He seems pompous and self righteous and this book seemed more like a biography and celebration of Bob Goff's life and "selfless" accomplishments than an instruction manual filled with encouragement for loving others. You might glean something from it, but I certainly didn't.

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Some good ideas; tough to finish

Revisado: 03-07-19

This book provided some new and interesting ideas that I've never considered before. I've always thought fixing a marriage required effort from both sides, and it can be tough to coordinate partners to "move" at the same time. This book showed me that it's possible to improve your marriage on your own and that, in time, your partner will (hopefully) follow suite.

Overall, some good talking points hidden deep in some very, VERY boring narration.

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