What a fun, easy and inspiring read
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What a fun, easy and inspiring read!  I am enjoying this book immensely as I feel like I am travelling with Suzanne and her family.  It is not only thought-provoking, but also inspirational in encouraging me to think outside the box.  A trip around the world with a school-aged child sounds impossible to pull off, but Suzanne and her husband Mitch did it with much planning but also with much grace.  I love reading the back story of how they ended up planning this trip and I also love going along with them on the trip as I am reading.  Suzanne offers a very realistic and inspiring view of her journey with nothing left out - good and bad!  I hope to travel more with my kids after reading this book, and I particularly love the travel tips and websites that she shares along the way.  It is a great story but also a great resource.
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I really enjoyed reading, "Live Free", by Kendra Smiley. This was a quick read for me. It was like meeting a new friend. Kendra's warmth and love float from the pages she has penned.

Can we really live beyond the what ifs and if onlys? This is exactly what Kendra shares with us. This book is super inspiring and is a great dose of encouragement. Throughout the book she shares the stories of people from her own life. People who have faced adversity and have overcome with great attitude toward the circumstance they are facing. We see that it is most important how we face the circumstance, but the circumstance itself. Having a positive attitude changes everything. Seeing things with a godly perspective gives us a change to stand back and see that He is in control.

I loved the stories that Kendra chose to share. Each facing trial of their own, but all realizing there is more to the circumstance they are facing. God is in fact in everything about us. He is always at work. I think what I too enjoyed is that in the last chapter, Kendra, shares with us how each of these people are doing today. That's huge for me. To see that they faced such trial and have truly overcome with the grace and strength of God shows us that it is impossible.

I really connected with Kendra when she shares her own story of having a father who was an alcoholic. Alcoholism seemed the norm when I was growing up. Only then I didn't realize just how it would impact my life and the denial I too would face.

These are real stories that touch the heart and bring the reader to fully grasp that no matter what comes in life, faith will lead us through. God is forever present in the lives of those who call Him, Savior.

This book was a gift from Moody Publishing for sharing my review with you.
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This book is such fun, overflowing with great ideas and "how to's". It is full of inspiration, too. She really helps you believe you can do it, too. I bought several other similar books the same day but this is, by far, my favorite. Whether you are just beginning or have been "at it" for awhile, this book will inspire you to keep at it. This author has several other books you might want to check out, too. I've purchased three and enjoy each and every one of them!
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I enjoyed every detail shared in this book and couldn't wait to see what was in store in the next chapter.  This book was very inspiring and heartfelt and makes me want to "unplug" and create more adventures with my family.  Truly enjoyed reading.
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I have been putting together a list after reading this book.  I enjoyed her journey and some of the immediate things you can put on your "bucket list".  Fun, well written and inspiring.
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I got this book as a Christmas gift, and what a gift it is!  I am not a "reader", but I couldn't put this book down.  It is a very easy read, and so inspiring and uplifting!  It has sparked a fire within me to go after what I truly love to do in life.
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I could not have been more elated to have bought this book. It is sooo inspiring and her stories are interesting and fun. It was recommended by my best friend and I recommend it to anyone who wants to be inspired by someone who took purposeful trips to Italy India and Indonesia!
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A fun and inspiring read. I have loved reading about Gays journey from Liberty, Texas to UT Austin, to becoming an amazingly successful leader and business owner of one of the largest adverting agencies in the USA. I love cowgirls, and the way Gay tells her story relating success in business and life to  cowgirls is really fun and inspiring. Reading it again, but this time with my pen so that I can underline my favorite quotes and tip!
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book! From the opening pages, it was an engaging and fun read. The author takes us on the journey of his life, starting with his childhood in Brooklyn as the son of a large Catholic Italian family. The book is a series of funny stories, along with life lessons learned along the way, as he marries his high school sweetheart, raises a family and builds a successful career. Reading this book is like sitting down over coffee with a good friend, and reminiscing about the stories that shape us into who we've become. I highly recommend this book if you're looking for a light and fun read.
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Loved the author's "voice" that she wrote this book in.  The book was easy to read, fun, entertaining and inspirational!
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Such a great and easy read. I didn't want to put the book down! A fun collection of stories that remind the reader to truly savor all of life's offerings!
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Today I picked up 'Running Against the Wind' by Bryce Wastney and sat down to read it.. well two hours later I was finished, I couldn't put it down! It was such an easy quick read. The chapters are short and to the point with no boring bits. Bryce has had  such an interesting journey so far he shares his highs, lows, and mistakes, its funny and intrepid, its heart warming and so inspiring. For someone who hated school and writing...he's a natural. Loved the book - highly recommend it!
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Straight away, this book spoke to me in a very personal way. I could feel the author's inspiring stories and advice really shift my perception about how I viewed and created my life. There was plenty of humour to enjoy in these pages and great examples for problem solving on a range of topics from kids to relationships to expressing myself creatively and being in harmony with the environment. Amazingly, all this great advice was colored with a realistic and engaging spiritual perspective, which I really liked.
I actually felt my sense of awareness change as I read this book. As I read the Chapter on Truth, I could feel the top of my head tingling, which was a kind of weird warm fuzzy! This author has a terrific ability to tap into human emotions and walk a mile in the shoes we wear. I recomend this book as one that will bring positive change and well-being.
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I have always loved great travel books,and Bob nailed it with his experiences in this fine book.

What made this book most enjoyable for me was that it inspired me to take more chances and not take for granted we live in such an adventorous world. Bob Sinclairs' travels are told in a matter-of-fact style that almost reads like letters you would get from a friend or family member on a great overseas adventure. The book has laugh-out-loud moments, wonderfully detailed descriptions of exotic lands and poignant personal stories all told in a style that moves along at an enjoyable pace.

It was a great and inspiring way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon. Thank you Mr. Sinclair.
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Happily Ever AfterThe Life Changing Power of a Grateful Heart by Trista Sutter is a smile-inducing, breath-of-fresh-air book. I really enjoyed this one. Having already gotten the sense that Trista is one awesome woman, (I watched her from the very first show on The Bachelor), this book only cemented that vibe. Her book is inspiring and encouraging with lots of funny stories and words of encouragement. You don't have to like Trista to love this bookalthough if you're not already a fan of hers, you probably will be after reading this. Her words are full of encouragement to be thankful for even the smallest things in our life. They remind us to push through daily struggles and find that one thing that made us smile. I loved this book as it really did make me smile and remind me to be grateful for even the smallest blessings in my life. Trista is a true inspiration.

Shannon Duffy ~ Author
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Not just another horse tale! This is a truly inspiring book that encompasses try, heart, struggle, mixed with adventure. It will give you the courage to set your own personal goals, change your life & help motivate you to do so. Land of the Horses is a fun, easy read that leaves you feeling good!
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This book is easy-to-read, fun and inspirational. Also, I'm enjoying the digital bonuses :) I've already started implementing some "hacks" and seeing things in a whole new light :)