Words of advice and encouragement
584449
Awesome book. More geared toward the single woman that has never been married. HOWEVER I was married for 22+ years and there were many great words of advice and encouragement for me as well. If you start it read it through to the end. This could also be used as a tool for me to encourage other single women that are in a similar but different stage in the life. Enjoyed this book!!
2999110
Great resource for times of comfort and/or encouragement.  Wonderful inspirational thoughts
2066372
Very encouraging words. Thank you for the reminder - God is in control and His timing is perfect timing. I really enjoyed this book.
4086277
Fr. Nigel's book is a fresh word of encouragement. I remember Nigel mentioning having visions or experiences after coming back to the healing ministry. I appreciated the window Fr. Nigel gives us into those rather dramatic days of encountering God's power at work.
1840905
I really like this little book.  The title may be off putting to some but the contents are uplifting, positive and motivating.  The quotes are very short so easy to remember which sometimes is just what you need to lift yourself up.  I've given this to a couple of friends who are going through very difficult period in their life and both found it very helpful.  Most of the quotes are just a single sentence, which makes them easy to remember.  :)
257144
This is a concise and very encouraging book of quotes. These are good reminders on how to live an anxiety-free and positive life. I enjoyed it!
3267332
"But God could not be bound by our predictable, limited expectations," this author remarks. Sarah reminds us to let God write our story, through sharing her own remarkable story, scripture, and encouragement . She invites us to trust God and His timetable, to look back and count His faithfulness, and to let that encourage us as we face our own journeys. This is a good read and I would encourage anyone struggling with life's circumstances, and trying to figure out who/where God is to share Sarah's journey of faith.
2933618
When I ordered this book, I didn't know much of anything about Tyler Perry, nor did I expect it to be largely a Christian book. I enjoyed reading this book, though I don't share his exact religious views. It is so inspiring to read about those who have triumphed over adversity, and though at times the book came across a little preachy, Perry's sincerity and caring shine through, and the values that he promotes are so healthy and uplifting. I enjoyed reading about his strong relationship with his mother, and his experiences fighting immense challenges. So positive, reassuring, and encouraging. This book would be a nice gift for a young person. It is compact, very readable, and full of common sense and wisdom, with questions at the ends of chapters for study and thought. Recommended to those needing a little boost who can resonate with the Christian aspects of the book.
1287388
Bryan has written a short, encouraging book that will get you on your feet to making life happen. His positive attitude is a refreshment to this crazy world.
1934182
Encouraging and thought provoking.  I could identify with many chapters and found this book very uplifting.  Some of my favorite parts were the scripture quotes carefully places in the just the right spot - wisdom and direction right when we need it. The author shares from her heart and the reader is given much to ponder and process along with great suggestions to some of life's challenges.  A must read for anyone who wants to take that next step on their journey of faith and growth.
4671497
I loved this book, the author's poetry brought encouragement to me. The poems were short and easy to read. I recommend this book to those who are struggling with life to gain another perspective.  I liked how the book brought real life urban situations into poetry.
1962685
Concise, encouraging  to the point of eliciting the enthusiasm  of the reader. Thank you.
3821116
This little book is packed with wonderful words of inspiration and wisdom.  The author shares his love for many things.  It made a difference in how I viewed the world around me.
529839
This is the second collection of words of advice Ive read by this author that has inspired me. The first, Lessons for Life, was written primarily for teenagers. In this book, the author offers wisdom to adults on how to increase their faith in God, raise their hopes for a better life, and accept and treasure love to find fulfillment and greater happiness. As in Lessons, theres a different truism on every page, but in this book the author expounds on each saying.

As Mr. Carpenter explains in the introduction, his writings are based in his Christian faith. Indeed, there are scripture verses and references to his beliefs sprinkled throughout the book. However, as a non-religious person, I found encouragement and solid guidance on every page.

The author is gifted in poetically expressing his advice without sounding preachy or all-knowing. I felt that he came to many of his conclusions and recommendations after experiencing disappointments of his own. His ability to write aphorisms may have come from his father whom he quotes in several places. One favorite of his fathers pithy sayings: Everyone is ignorantjust on different subjects. One other: You cant put a forty-year old head on a sixteen-year old body. Thats why we make so many mistakes as we are growing up.

Here are some of my favorite sayings by the author from each section:
In the chapter on Faith:

In life, we cannot help but be sad at times. This is why we must always have a blessing in our pocket that we can take out to lift us up.
In the chapter on Hope:

Hope is the one thing in our life that we cannot lose. If we lose hope, we lose our ability to dream. If we cannot dream, we have no future to work toward.

Sometimes, a single word of hope or a few notes of music can change a heart completely. Listen for your song today and let the words lead you.
In the chapter on Love:

True wealth is not how much you have in investments, but how much youve invested in others. Love is an appreciating asset that grows daily.

Mending a broken heart is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle. You find a piece of your heart you recognize, and you build slowly around it.

No one who ever left a memory in your heart is ever forgotten.

This is a book Id recommend to anyone to keep handy as a reference, particularly when you're experiencing a rough patch and need some inspiration. There is a treasure trove of good advice on every page.
4526781
This is a wonderful source of both encouragement and challenge.  It will remind you of how fortunate you are, regardless of your life's circumstances.  But it challenges you to move forward with greater determination to face all of your tomorrows with greater enthusiasm and forgiveness.
3147757
I picked up this book without really thinking it would do or say much to me, but suprisingly it is very encouraging and helpful. She does know how overweight or  people who think they cant do, really think.
3612516
I read this by recommendation from a close friend, and was very pleased with it's contents. I found peace in just reading it alone. It is written with a very encouraging and friendly tone that motivates one to take the advice with an open mind. There's a lot of truth, some of which I especially agree with (like the section about dating). This world has changed a lot, and we need all the help we can get to be able to keep up with it!