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Do you ever feel left out, lonely, or less than? Today, learn the secret of belonging which will help you keep rejections in perspective and be better equipped to foster healthy connections in your relationships.

In Uninvited, Lysa shares her own deeply personal experiences of rejection from the perceived judgment of the perfectly toned woman one elliptical over to the incredibly painful childhood abandonment by her father. She leans in to honestly examine the roots of rejection, as well as rejection's ability to poison relationships from the inside out, including our relationship with God. With biblical depth, gut honest vulnerability, and refreshing wit, Lysa will help you:

  • Stop feeling left out by believing that even when you are overlooked by others you are handpicked by God.
  • Change your tendency to either fall apart or control the actions of others by embracing God-honoring ways to process your hurt.
  • Know exactly what to pray for the next ten days to steady your soul and restore your confidence in the midst of rejection.
  • Overcome the two core fears that feed your insecurities by understanding the secret of belonging.

Uninvited reminds us we are destined for a love that can never be diminished, tarnished, shaken, or taken—a love that does not reject or uninvite.

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Discover more titles from Lysa: Lysa shows you what to do with your skepticism and distrust so you can heal from past betrayals and move forward with strength and resilience. In Forgiving What You Can't Forget, join bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst as she helps you discover how to move on, make peace with painful memories, and create a life that's beautiful again. In Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Lysa helps you stop the dysfunction of unhealthy relationships by showing you biblical ways to set boundaries--and, when necessary, say goodbye--without losing the best of who you are. What do you do when God’s timing seems questionable or hurtful? In It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Lysa unveils her heart amid shattering circumstances and shows you how to live assured when life doesn't turn out the way you expected. Do you ever feel left out, lonely, or less than? We've all been there. Join Lysa in Uninvited as she teaches you how to keep rejections in perspective and foster healthy connections in your relationships. In this six-session video Bible study Lysa helps women to explore the roots of rejection; the lies we believe as a result; and the truth about who God is, who we are, and what it looks like to live loved.
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"TerKeurst doesn't just share empathetic anecdotes for readers in a rut; she focuses on digging down to the roots of anxiety and providing tools for overcoming self-doubt and handling the pain of rejection." - Publisher's Weekly

"Lysa is one of my favorite people. It's not because she's smart or deep or caring, although she's all of these things. Lysa impresses me because she's real and transparent and honest. She's got plenty of guts and grit to get through difficult times, but what she has even more of is this--Jesus. She's learned what dazzles Him isn't our successes, but our faith. This book will point you back toward Jesus when it feels like you've lost your way." --Bob Goff, New York Times bestselling author of
Love Does

"Lysa has done it again! You absolutely won't be able to put down this book. It's compelling from the first page to the last. With her trademark vulnerability, Lysa lays out a heartfelt means to managing the fears, rejections, insecurities, and unsteadiness we all experience. Trust us when we tell you that you've never read a book like this before. Don't miss out. We simply can't recommend Uninvited enough." --Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, #1 New York Times bestselling authors of
Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

"Lysa TerKeurst has an undeniable gift for sharing her heart's struggles in ways that strengthen and equip the lives of others. I can't remember the last time I read a book with so many insights into human nature and even more gold nuggets of biblical truth. Don't miss this book--it will bless you more each time you read it!" --Chris Hodges, Senior Pastor, Church of the Highlands; author of
Fresh Air and Four Cups

"This book is a must read. Lysa speaks beautifully yet prophetically to a culture that uniquely is able to see what our friends are eating, playing, doing, and planning at any moment with the little device in our pocket. My favorite part is that Lysa turns our eyes to what's most important though, and that is the great invitation we have to sit at the table with the Living God who has been for us from the beginning." --Jefferson Bethke, bestselling author of
Jesus>Religion and It's Not What You Think

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Lysa TerKeurst is president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of six New York Times bestsellers, including Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, and It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. She writes from her family’s farm table and lives in North Carolina. Connect with her at www.LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson; First Edition (August 9, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1400205875
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1400205875
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.85 x 8.4 inches
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Lysa TerKeurst is president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of more than twenty-five books, including It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way and the #1 New York Times bestsellers Forgiving What You Can’t Forget and Uninvited. She writes from her family’s farm table and lives in North Carolina. Connect with her at www.LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.

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Customers find the book insightful and helpful. They praise the writing style as well-written and easy to read. The heartfelt content helps them feel loved and soothed. Readers appreciate the author's honest and relatable approach to addressing past rejection or trauma. Overall, they describe the book as an important read for women.

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Customers find the book relatable and enlightening. They appreciate the author's knowledge and wisdom of God's word. The book helps them reflect on their lives and feelings, giving hope. It applies scripture to everyday situations and provides a reassuring reminder when they feel insecure. Readers find the book informative and use real-life examples to explain scripture and God's love for them.

"...pain and rejection I've experienced but this book has helped to start the healing process and encouraged me to open my eyes and see that sometimes..." Read more

"...It helps you to take a deep dive into your life and feelings and gives you hope with the work you’re putting in." Read more

"...(9) There is something wonderfully sacred that happens when a girl chooses to realize that being set aside is actually God’s call for her to be set..." Read more

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396 customers mention "Writing style"373 positive23 negative

Customers appreciate the book's writing style. They find it well-written, easy to read, and relatable. Readers enjoy the author's creative use of rhymes and phrases. The writing is described as thoughtful, easy to understand, and approachable.

"...It is beautifully-written, honest, and will leave you feeling more peaceful, loved, and able to enjoy the beautiful lives God has planned for us." Read more

"...With biblical depth, gut-honest vulnerability, and refreshing wit, Lysa helps readers:..." Read more

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"...Sounds easy, but I hungrily read that material several times...." Read more

140 customers mention "Heartfelt content"133 positive7 negative

Customers find the book's content touching and soothing. They say it helps them feel loved when experiencing loneliness. The author writes with compassion and a Godly love for this group of women. They find comfort in the author's words and her ability to point to scripture. The book feels personal and the author's approach feels like a good friend.

"...Uninvited is a Christian-based book meant to help women feel loved when they experience loneliness and rejection...." Read more

"...Lysa writes this book with great Godly love for this group of women in our broken world. She writes with wise patience...." Read more

"...I also find it so reassuring that she binds everything back to the word of God and she truly gives Him all the glory through it all. Great book!" Read more

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Customers find the book helpful in understanding their feelings of rejection. They say it's an easy read yet profound, dealing with past hurts and trauma. The author is real about the struggle with rejection, no matter how strong you think you are. The main focus is on rejection and the feelings that come up when it happens. It covers many feelings that women young and old are feeling or have experienced, including life events, funny stories, sad experiences, and Biblical perspectives on acceptance as the antidote for rejection.

"...It appeals to our emotions and we all want a healing band-aid for our hurting emotions...." Read more

"...and hilariousness, Lysa takes readers through her raw and heartbreaking stories and speaks into ours as well...." Read more

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"...She gave real and practical tools, deep in truth, to combat negative self talk and of feelings of not belonging." Read more

"...The advice the author gives is heartfelt and genuine. This book really helped change my perspective of myself and of others in a good way...." Read more

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Customers find the book helpful for women of all ages. They say it's an important read for young women wanting to deepen their relationships. The author is described as a fantastic teacher to women. Many readers recommend the book especially for women in their twenties.

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"...it seemed, in her willingness to be vulnerable, merciful, and truthful about women who long to have a void filled by something/one other than the..." Read more

"Love this! So on point for most Christian Women I know! Helped me understand why some are so nasty or manipulative and what I can do about it...." Read more

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Nearly every woman has, or will, experience loneliness and rejection at some point in her life, be it from a relationship, friendship, career, school, etc. Sadly, it's a fact of life and it's an area where many of us have a hard time because we seek answers and sometimes we don't get them. I've had my fair share of loneliness and rejection and, a few years ago, I experienced a devastating end to a friendship. I had no idea why and kept going over and over it in my head, trying to get answers even though my husband kept telling me that I needed to let her go and move on. The thing is, I didn't know how to move on. It seems a lot easier said than done. Over the last several months, I've purchased some Christian inspiration books and Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst showed up as a recommended purchase. I knew nothing about it but had heard of the author from when I listened to K-LOVE. I was unsure if I wanted to buy this book but I saw it in a local store, paged through it, and liked what I saw so I came home and ordered it right away.Uninvited is a Christian-based book meant to help women feel loved when they experience loneliness and rejection. It is divided into 16 chapters which include anecdotes from Lysa TerKeurst's life from when she, or someone close to her, felt rejected or unloved. In each chapter she talks about how she handled the situation, be it positive or negative. She references stories and verses from the Bible and applies them to her thinking about how to handle each issue. She also uses her life experiences to enhance her discussions. In addition to the 16 chapters, there is a bonus chapter, Assessment and Corrective Experience Chart (both of which can be printed from the book's website as well), a section on the Scriptures she uses which are organized by chapter, along with main points and ideas she would like us to remember, which are also organized by chapter.When I set out to read this book, I figured I would read it within a couple days like I usually do. However, after I finished the first couple of chapters on that first day, I realized there is a lot to process in each chapter. A good portion of the book encourages some deep, self-reflection and, for me at least, to read it in a couple days wouldn't have been beneficial. I ended up reading a couple chapters each day and spent some time afterwards thinking about what I'd read so this book took me about a week to read. I enjoyed Lysa TerKeurst's wit and the way she drew me into her writing. I wouldn't say this is a funny ha-ha book and it doesn't necessarily make light on the topics of loneliness and rejection; rather, her personality and writing caused me to snicker once in awhile and that made her that much more relatable. I was actually able to put myself in her shoes more than once and look at the situations in a different, and more positive, light.If you are considering purchasing this book, please don't buy it thinking it will have all of the answers to your questions and problems. It doesn't say in order to feel loved after this type of situation, you need to do this, and bam, it's fixed. Uninvited is a book that requires some reflection and self-analysis as well as some time to process the readings. Even after spending a week with this book, I still don't feel like I've fully utilized all of the wonderful ideas and thoughts included in this book so I'm glad I purchased it so I can read it several more times. I ended up purchasing the paperback copy and the one thing I wish I would've done from the start is to use my journal while I read it so I could write down some important thoughts and Bible verses that stuck out to me. During my college career, I discovered the most effective way I learn is to write something down and that would've benefited me greatly to do that with this book. If you purchase the Kindle edition, you could either highlight and make some notes on your Kindle or use a journal and if you purchase the paperback copy, you may want to journal as well. There are important thoughts to remember noted in the back of the book but I prefer to write them down separately and, if you are the same way, I'd recommend grabbing a journal while reading this.I cannot tell you how grateful and happy I am to have discovered this book. I loved the way Lysa TerKeurst writes and she inserts Bible verses and God to support her points. Obviously I'm not fully healed from some of the pain and rejection I've experienced but this book has helped to start the healing process and encouraged me to open my eyes and see that sometimes those bad experiences can be blessings in disguise. The next time I read this, and it will be soon, I will be grabbing my journal because, for me, that will more effectively help me process some of the thoughts and points made in this book. I highly encourage any woman, young or old, who has ever felt the pain of rejection, to pick up this book. It is beautifully-written, honest, and will leave you feeling more peaceful, loved, and able to enjoy the beautiful lives God has planned for us.
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    Nearly every woman has, or will, experience loneliness and rejection at some point in her life, be it from a relationship, friendship, career, school, etc. Sadly, it's a fact of life and it's an area where many of us have a hard time because we seek answers and sometimes we don't get them. I've had my fair share of loneliness and rejection and, a few years ago, I experienced a devastating end to a friendship. I had no idea why and kept going over and over it in my head, trying to get answers even though my husband kept telling me that I needed to let her go and move on. The thing is, I didn't know how to move on. It seems a lot easier said than done. Over the last several months, I've purchased some Christian inspiration books and Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst showed up as a recommended purchase. I knew nothing about it but had heard of the author from when I listened to K-LOVE. I was unsure if I wanted to buy this book but I saw it in a local store, paged through it, and liked what I saw so I came home and ordered it right away.

    Uninvited is a Christian-based book meant to help women feel loved when they experience loneliness and rejection. It is divided into 16 chapters which include anecdotes from Lysa TerKeurst's life from when she, or someone close to her, felt rejected or unloved. In each chapter she talks about how she handled the situation, be it positive or negative. She references stories and verses from the Bible and applies them to her thinking about how to handle each issue. She also uses her life experiences to enhance her discussions. In addition to the 16 chapters, there is a bonus chapter, Assessment and Corrective Experience Chart (both of which can be printed from the book's website as well), a section on the Scriptures she uses which are organized by chapter, along with main points and ideas she would like us to remember, which are also organized by chapter.

    When I set out to read this book, I figured I would read it within a couple days like I usually do. However, after I finished the first couple of chapters on that first day, I realized there is a lot to process in each chapter. A good portion of the book encourages some deep, self-reflection and, for me at least, to read it in a couple days wouldn't have been beneficial. I ended up reading a couple chapters each day and spent some time afterwards thinking about what I'd read so this book took me about a week to read. I enjoyed Lysa TerKeurst's wit and the way she drew me into her writing. I wouldn't say this is a funny ha-ha book and it doesn't necessarily make light on the topics of loneliness and rejection; rather, her personality and writing caused me to snicker once in awhile and that made her that much more relatable. I was actually able to put myself in her shoes more than once and look at the situations in a different, and more positive, light.

    If you are considering purchasing this book, please don't buy it thinking it will have all of the answers to your questions and problems. It doesn't say in order to feel loved after this type of situation, you need to do this, and bam, it's fixed. Uninvited is a book that requires some reflection and self-analysis as well as some time to process the readings. Even after spending a week with this book, I still don't feel like I've fully utilized all of the wonderful ideas and thoughts included in this book so I'm glad I purchased it so I can read it several more times. I ended up purchasing the paperback copy and the one thing I wish I would've done from the start is to use my journal while I read it so I could write down some important thoughts and Bible verses that stuck out to me. During my college career, I discovered the most effective way I learn is to write something down and that would've benefited me greatly to do that with this book. If you purchase the Kindle edition, you could either highlight and make some notes on your Kindle or use a journal and if you purchase the paperback copy, you may want to journal as well. There are important thoughts to remember noted in the back of the book but I prefer to write them down separately and, if you are the same way, I'd recommend grabbing a journal while reading this.

    I cannot tell you how grateful and happy I am to have discovered this book. I loved the way Lysa TerKeurst writes and she inserts Bible verses and God to support her points. Obviously I'm not fully healed from some of the pain and rejection I've experienced but this book has helped to start the healing process and encouraged me to open my eyes and see that sometimes those bad experiences can be blessings in disguise. The next time I read this, and it will be soon, I will be grabbing my journal because, for me, that will more effectively help me process some of the thoughts and points made in this book. I highly encourage any woman, young or old, who has ever felt the pain of rejection, to pick up this book. It is beautifully-written, honest, and will leave you feeling more peaceful, loved, and able to enjoy the beautiful lives God has planned for us.
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017
    Nearly every woman has, or will, experience loneliness and rejection at some point in her life, be it from a relationship, friendship, career, school, etc. Sadly, it's a fact of life and it's an area where many of us have a hard time because we seek answers and sometimes we don't get them. I've had my fair share of loneliness and rejection and, a few years ago, I experienced a devastating end to a friendship. I had no idea why and kept going over and over it in my head, trying to get answers even though my husband kept telling me that I needed to let her go and move on. The thing is, I didn't know how to move on. It seems a lot easier said than done. Over the last several months, I've purchased some Christian inspiration books and Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst showed up as a recommended purchase. I knew nothing about it but had heard of the author from when I listened to K-LOVE. I was unsure if I wanted to buy this book but I saw it in a local store, paged through it, and liked what I saw so I came home and ordered it right away.

    Uninvited is a Christian-based book meant to help women feel loved when they experience loneliness and rejection. It is divided into 16 chapters which include anecdotes from Lysa TerKeurst's life from when she, or someone close to her, felt rejected or unloved. In each chapter she talks about how she handled the situation, be it positive or negative. She references stories and verses from the Bible and applies them to her thinking about how to handle each issue. She also uses her life experiences to enhance her discussions. In addition to the 16 chapters, there is a bonus chapter, Assessment and Corrective Experience Chart (both of which can be printed from the book's website as well), a section on the Scriptures she uses which are organized by chapter, along with main points and ideas she would like us to remember, which are also organized by chapter.

    When I set out to read this book, I figured I would read it within a couple days like I usually do. However, after I finished the first couple of chapters on that first day, I realized there is a lot to process in each chapter. A good portion of the book encourages some deep, self-reflection and, for me at least, to read it in a couple days wouldn't have been beneficial. I ended up reading a couple chapters each day and spent some time afterwards thinking about what I'd read so this book took me about a week to read. I enjoyed Lysa TerKeurst's wit and the way she drew me into her writing. I wouldn't say this is a funny ha-ha book and it doesn't necessarily make light on the topics of loneliness and rejection; rather, her personality and writing caused me to snicker once in awhile and that made her that much more relatable. I was actually able to put myself in her shoes more than once and look at the situations in a different, and more positive, light.

    If you are considering purchasing this book, please don't buy it thinking it will have all of the answers to your questions and problems. It doesn't say in order to feel loved after this type of situation, you need to do this, and bam, it's fixed. Uninvited is a book that requires some reflection and self-analysis as well as some time to process the readings. Even after spending a week with this book, I still don't feel like I've fully utilized all of the wonderful ideas and thoughts included in this book so I'm glad I purchased it so I can read it several more times. I ended up purchasing the paperback copy and the one thing I wish I would've done from the start is to use my journal while I read it so I could write down some important thoughts and Bible verses that stuck out to me. During my college career, I discovered the most effective way I learn is to write something down and that would've benefited me greatly to do that with this book. If you purchase the Kindle edition, you could either highlight and make some notes on your Kindle or use a journal and if you purchase the paperback copy, you may want to journal as well. There are important thoughts to remember noted in the back of the book but I prefer to write them down separately and, if you are the same way, I'd recommend grabbing a journal while reading this.

    I cannot tell you how grateful and happy I am to have discovered this book. I loved the way Lysa TerKeurst writes and she inserts Bible verses and God to support her points. Obviously I'm not fully healed from some of the pain and rejection I've experienced but this book has helped to start the healing process and encouraged me to open my eyes and see that sometimes those bad experiences can be blessings in disguise. The next time I read this, and it will be soon, I will be grabbing my journal because, for me, that will more effectively help me process some of the thoughts and points made in this book. I highly encourage any woman, young or old, who has ever felt the pain of rejection, to pick up this book. It is beautifully-written, honest, and will leave you feeling more peaceful, loved, and able to enjoy the beautiful lives God has planned for us.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
    This book was a life-changing experience that revealed a brokenness I didn’t even know existed. Through its profound message and the emphasis on healing with scripture, God gently brought to light deep-seated feelings of past hurts and trauma I had long buried.

    With an outpouring of tears and a silent scream from the depths of my soul, I confronted and healed the hidden secrets that had laced my heart with pain for years. The author’s invitation to embrace this journey of spiritual restoration was a gift I didn’t know I needed. Thank you for offering a path to wholeness and renewal that has forever changed me.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2016
    The enemy wants us to feel rejected . . . left out, lonely, and less than. When we allow him to speak lies through our rejection, he pickpockets our purpose. Cripples our courage. Dismantles our dreams. And blinds us to the beauty of Christ’s powerful love.

    In Uninvited, Lysa shares her own deeply personal experiences with rejection—from the incredibly painful childhood abandonment by her father to the perceived judgment of the perfectly toned woman one elliptical over.

    With biblical depth, gut-honest vulnerability, and refreshing wit, Lysa helps readers:
    -Release the desire to fall apart or control the actions of others by embracing God-honoring ways to process their hurt.
    -Know exactly what to pray for the next ten days to steady their soul and restore their confidence.
    -Overcome the two core fears that feed our insecurities by understanding the secret of belonging.
    -Stop feeling left out and start believing that "set apart" does not mean "set aside."
    -End the cycle of perceived rejection by refusing to turn a small incident into a full blown issue.

    As you walk through the up and downs of life and end up feeling rejected yet again, Lysa leads you to ask three simple questions:

    Is God good?

    Is God good to me?

    Do I trust God to be God?

    This was a book that I deeply needed to read. I think every woman has felt the pain of rejection at some point in her life. God is the only one who we can get our identity from. Uninvited deals with the enemy's way of trying to make you feel like you're the only one who feels left out, how he tries to isolate you in your own head. Rejection delves deeper into the roots of our self doubt, insecurities, and so much more. Lysa gives scripture to show how to handle these feelings and to show that you're not alone in this. God is prepared for all of it.

    Favorite quotes:
    1) Honesty isn’t trying to hurt me. It’s trying to heal me
    (2) Rejection steals the best of who I am by reinforcing the worst of what’s been said to me
    (3) Acceptance is like an antibiotic that prevents past rejections from turning into present-day infections. The need for belonging runs deep
    (4) If you want to know what’s really inside a person, listen carefully to the words she speaks
    (5) When a man is physically present but emotionally absent, a girl’s heart can feel quite hollow and helpless
    (6) The mind feasts on what it focuses on. What consumes my thinking will be the making or the breaking of my identity
    (7) The beliefs we hold should hold us up even when life feels like it’s falling apart
    (8) Live from the abundant pace that you are loved, and you won't find yourself begging others for scraps of love
    (9) There is something wonderfully sacred that happens when a girl chooses to realize that being set aside is actually God’s call for her to be set apart
    (10) People who care more about being right than ending right prove just how wrong they were all along.

    *This book was provided to me for my honest review by BookLook Bloggers
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
    This book spoke to what I needed when I needed it. I love how it went over rejection, breakups, and comparison, things we all deal with. How to overcome insecurities and live to our full potential. It helps you to take a deep dive into your life and feelings and gives you hope with the work you’re putting in.
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
    This book spoke to what I needed when I needed it. I love how it went over rejection, breakups, and comparison, things we all deal with. How to overcome insecurities and live to our full potential. It helps you to take a deep dive into your life and feelings and gives you hope with the work you’re putting in.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing book.
    Reviewed in Germany on December 11, 2022
    I finished the book and just wanted to start reading it again from the beginning. It's so good. Even if you haven't faced huge rejections in your life, I would still recommend reading this book.
  • MillGirlEntre
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome faith-based book for the modern woman!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2018
    I am a total Lysa TerKeurst fan after reading this book.
    The book speaks a lot on finding your joy and meaning in God which trumps whatever anyone else's opinions may be of you.
    I think this is a staple in the Christian woman's book collection.
    I've already shared this book with a friend who is reading it right now.
    I'll probably also buy the Audible version of the book so I can listen to it while I work.
    Another recommendation: If you like this book, you'll probably also enjoy Lara Casey's Cultivate.
    It's a totally different writing style but it's really good and the Audible version is even better!
  • Gabrielle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bueniiiiiisimoooo
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 19, 2017
    Necesito leerlo y leerlo está increíble y súper práctico con un lenguaje muy sencillo. La autora escribe desde el corazón.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on February 4, 2018
    A must read !!
  • LH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Invite healing
    Reviewed in France on May 12, 2017
    I've been recommending this book to all my gal pals. Someone asked me who the audience was for this book and I said WOMEN! All women. We so easily create stories in our heads about what so and so meant by that comment or why some other person hates us because they didn't smile at us. Invite healing and live loved.