Nestof3 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I'm looking for something inspirational -- not necessarily in the spiritual sense -- but something that inspires me to enjoy life -- to embrace it. I'm sure I'm making no sense. It can be fiction or non-fiction. I'm looking for something that is NOT about serving my family -- nothing on being a better wife or mother. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I know there were mixed reviews on here for "Eat, Pray, Love", but I really enjoyed it. The book made me lol, and the author's joy of life shone through her story, imo. It sounds goofy, but it's one of those books that made me smile while reading it, feeling good about the world around me when I put it down. Kwim? Don't know if that's even in the ballpark of what you're looking for, but I figured I would toss the idea out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 I know there were mixed reviews on here for "Eat, Pray, Love", but I really enjoyed it. The book made me lol, and the author's joy of life shone through her story, imo. It sounds goofy, but it's one of those books that made me smile while reading it, feeling good about the world around me when I put it down. Kwim? Don't know if that's even in the ballpark of what you're looking for, but I figured I would toss the idea out there. Thank you! I don't even know what I'm looking for. All I know is, I don't want to read another thing that tells me what more I can be doing or how I'm not doing something right. I just want to feel alive and passionate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Thank you! I don't even know what I'm looking for. All I know is, I don't want to read another thing that tells me what more I can be doing or how I'm not doing something right. I just want to feel alive and passionate. Well, give the book a try then, lol. I'm a firm believer that laughter & smiling are uplifting for the soul. Find something that appeals to your sense of humor, then take the time & enjoy it. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie in Oh Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 The Shack might do it for you. It seems to work for some people. It didn't change my life or anything, but it did make me consider my views of God. It was intereseting. . . not vital doctrine in my book, but an encounter with someone else's view of God might liven up your own walk. Hang in there. Life is full of seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Well, not written for a woman, but James Herriot's books are fun to read and inspire me to enjoy life. I really don't care for books written directly to women as encouragement. They depress me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Gift From The Sea is a great book--I thought it very inspiring, but it's not the passionate, embrace life kind, exactly. I haven't read it, but what about that book that's based on the last lecture of the professor with the terminal illness? (Ok, it doesn't sound uplifting, but it's supposed to be awesome!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Gift From The Sea is a great book--I thought it very inspiring, but it's not the passionate, embrace life kind, exactly. I haven't read it, but what about that book that's based on the last lecture of the professor with the terminal illness? (Ok, it doesn't sound uplifting, but it's supposed to be awesome!) It's called The Last Lecture, and it is uplifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 This might be more. . . domestic? . . . than what you are looking for, but I think Simple Abundance is a great book for helping people see the wonderful things around them. And it's not incompatible with being a wife and mother. (Not about that, per se, but it's not going to encourage you to run off and join the circus, iykwim.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Escape into the world the Christian thriller with Ted Dekker. His Circle series is a fun, exciting read! Start with "Black," you will love it! It's one of my all-time favorite books, and you will get lost in the story. I'm with you on the Christian woman advice, advice, advice stuff. It is very people focused, instead of God-focused. Plus, it gets legalistic and discouraging. If I hear one more thing about the Prov 31 woman..OY!:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Alright, I have to vote completely against Eat, Pray, Love. Hated it. The book Room of Marvels was amazing though. I was very much inspired by that book. The idea that everything we do has an effect, not just being a good mom or good wife was exactly what I needed to hear. (that's not the theme of the book - rather how we don't know the effect we are having sometimes and may never know) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I was recently given Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather's Blessings by Rachel Remen. Both are collections of short stories drawn from her life as a doctor and counsellor. I found then very inspirational and thought provoking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Thank you! I will check first to see which of these my library has. I appreciate you all taking the time to respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psm73 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I just purchased The 4:8 Principle last week at Barnes & Noble and I LOVE it. It's all about finding joy and contentment and passion and inspiration without needing to "do" anything. (You'll see what I mean when you read the book.) It has been very inspiring for me and within 2 days of beginning to read it, I felt .... different. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I really don't care for books written directly to women as encouragement. They depress me. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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