The Way Of Abundance by Ann Voskamp – Book Review
If you are like most people, you would probably prefer to live an entirely happy, joyful, pain-free life. But, New York Times best-selling author Ann Voskamp says that if you want to live a life filled with meaning and depth – a cruciform life that God can use:
Do not ever be afraid of broken things – this is the beginning of abundant things.
In her new book, The Way Of Abundance: A 60-Day Journey Into A Deeply Meaningful Life, Ann invites us to explore the broken places in our lives. In her signature story-telling, emotionally evocative style of writing, Ann explores six questions in a series of devotions and invites us to go deeper with thought-provoking questions at the end of each day’s readings.
The questions Ann explores (which mark the sections of the book) are:
- How can the brokenhearted keep going?
- How do we live like the brokenhearted, cruciform Christ?
- How do you let your broken heart receive?
- How can the brokenhearted receive real communion?
- How can the brokenhearted release control?
- How do the brokenhearted get to love?
The Way Of Abundance is a book full of takeaways – here are a few of my favorites:
What would happen if the scars you carry are what God uses to carry Christ to a scarred and broken world?
Die to pride, die to self, die to agendas, die to comfort, die to ease – and our life explodes with abundant life. Unexpectedly, the secret to abundant life is not about self – but about dying to self.
Out of the greatest brokenness, you can most greatly experience God’s nearness.
Fans of Ann Voskamp will want to add The Way Of Abundance to their reading lists.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love her writing! She is so talented. What a gift she has! Thanks for sharing this!
Such a wonderful book. Need to check it out 🙂
I have never read anything by Ann but this does sound like something I need to read.
Ann is an amazing writer – hope you have a chance to check her out!
I am a big fan of Ann Voskamp. I love how she writes and she shares such a powerful message. Coincidentally, she lives not far from where I was born! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful book with us at the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Wishing you a blessed weekend!
How cool is that April – so glad to hear you are also an Ann Voskamp fan!
Glad to be reminded of this one! Wonderful review!
Thanks Joanne – so glad you enjoyed my review 🙂
I haven’t read this yet, and am so happy to stumble across your review today! I’m sure I’m going to enjoy it when I get the opportunity!
Sure you’ll enjoy it Michelle – Ann is such a beautiful writer!
This looks like it would make a wonderful gift! Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
Tina