Sometimes
life can just seem to be too much. We might wonder just how much one
woman is supposed to bear. Clemence is very familiar with the stress
one can feel from life. She suggests there is a better way to live
life.
Clemence
covers three stress producing areas of life. First is life in
general, the broken washing machines and other disasters. Then she
attacks the stress others cause – the kids, the animals, the odd
extended family members. Last is the stress we cause ourselves –
like perfection or over scheduling or discontentment.
I
really like the insights Clemence has on what it really means to have
a life well lived. The one that made a huge impression on me was
about health. Once we've received the diagnosis, she writes, we
continue to pray for healing with complete faith God can do so. “But
as we wait, we submit and look for the kind of healing that will
never show up in a lab report. Wholeness that a medical doctor will
never find with a stethoscope.” (42)
I
like that Clemence writes with honesty and humor. I could identify
with so many of her experiences, like the male cat who just had to
mark his territory in their house. I also like the wisdom and insight
she shares with us. She has included great questions at the end of
each chapter that are good for personal reflection and action. She
also shares Scripture and a prayer.
I
recommend this book to women who feel overwhelmed. (Well, men can
read it too but they are asked to skip the sagging body parts
section.) You'll get some laughs but you will also be presented with
wisdom and insight on living life well.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Jessie
Clemence is a writer, blogger, and church secretary based out of
Kalamazoo, Michigan. She has also been a social worker in the foster
care system, a children's ministry coordinator, and a lunch lady. She
is the author of two previous books. You can find out more at
http://jessieclemence.com/.
Kregel,
216 pages.
I
received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
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