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Something More: Living Well in a Broken World
Why am I alive? What is the meaning of life? How can I live well in a broken world?
Have you ever pondered the meaning behind life's twists and turns? Yearned for fulfillment beyond the mundane? Felt a hunger within that is never satisfied? Something More offers a refreshing take on practical living, blending personal anecdotes with the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes.
Something More is not a book about getting into heaven—it's about navigating the here and now with resilience and grace. It weaves memoir with the ancient book of Ecclesiastes to explore the answers to humanity's most profound questions. Powerful and personal, it takes on life's deepest concerns with humor, depth, vulnerability, and a refreshingly modern relatability. Something More offers joy amidst life's uncertainties.
Drawing from decades of triumphs and trials and enriched by the wisdom of scholars and storytellers, with a special nod to C.S. Lewis, Something More offers a roadmap to fulfillment that transcends clichés.
Whether seeking solace in a sea of uncertainty or craving a deeper understanding of life's purpose, Something More promises to illuminate your path.
Dig in and discover Something More.
Have you ever pondered the meaning behind life's twists and turns? Yearned for fulfillment beyond the mundane? Felt a hunger within that is never satisfied? Something More offers a refreshing take on practical living, blending personal anecdotes with the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes.
Something More is not a book about getting into heaven—it's about navigating the here and now with resilience and grace. It weaves memoir with the ancient book of Ecclesiastes to explore the answers to humanity's most profound questions. Powerful and personal, it takes on life's deepest concerns with humor, depth, vulnerability, and a refreshingly modern relatability. Something More offers joy amidst life's uncertainties.
Drawing from decades of triumphs and trials and enriched by the wisdom of scholars and storytellers, with a special nod to C.S. Lewis, Something More offers a roadmap to fulfillment that transcends clichés.
Whether seeking solace in a sea of uncertainty or craving a deeper understanding of life's purpose, Something More promises to illuminate your path.
Dig in and discover Something More.
403 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 11, 2024
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About the author
Daryl Potter
5 books2 followersDaryl Potter has been a cornet player, carpenter, nurse, emergency room assistant, chicken catcher, medical genetics lab technician, IT manager and banking product manager. He has explored Egypt's pyramids, Israel's deserts, and Turkey's archaeology. In addition to studying Alexandrian Greek and ancient Hebrew poetry, he has been bitten by a wolf in northern British Columbia and attacked by a western diamondback rattlesnake in California. He and his wife share their home outside Toronto, Ontario, with their two teenage children.
His first novel, Keziah’s Song, explores the tumultuous 135-101 BCE period, focused on the Seleucid Empire and Israel. Further novels in the series will explore the period 135 BCE to 135 CE with a reach that expands to include Egypt, Rome, Nabataea and the Parthian Empire. This is a period of history full of little-known stories that are as dramatic as anything found in most popular fantasy novels and whose effects continue to shape Western Civilization and three of the world’s major religions.
His first novel, Keziah’s Song, explores the tumultuous 135-101 BCE period, focused on the Seleucid Empire and Israel. Further novels in the series will explore the period 135 BCE to 135 CE with a reach that expands to include Egypt, Rome, Nabataea and the Parthian Empire. This is a period of history full of little-known stories that are as dramatic as anything found in most popular fantasy novels and whose effects continue to shape Western Civilization and three of the world’s major religions.
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July 31, 2025
As a mother, one of my greatest joys—and biggest challenges—is guiding my children through the big questions about life: Why are we here? Why do bad things happen? How can I help my kids build a relationship with God when I don’t always have the right answers?
"Something More" by Daryl Potter made me smile as his children reminded me of my own. His children ask similar questions to which I have struggled to answer for my own children. The way he weaves his memoir with biblical insight and wisdom makes this book feel relatable for any parent!
My favorite part is straight out of the introduction! The personal story about the author’s conversation with his nine-year-old son in the hardware store. I often find myself struggling to explain God's purpose to my kids, especially when their questions do not have a definitive answer and require faith, like “Why are we alive?” or “Why does God let bad things happen?” We want to have all the answers for our children especially when it comes to ensuring that they have a good and loving relationship with God, but the fact of the matter is when it comes to faith we do not have all the answers and that can be difficult. It's important to learn that it's okay not to have all the answers as long as I continue to point my children toward the ultimate truth: that God loves us and desires a relationship with us now, in the midst of life's uncertainties, and to always have faith!
I spent a long time reflecting on Ecclesiastes. I learned a lot here. Though the final goal is to get into heaven, we must not forget the importance of navigating the here and now with resilience and grace. I do not have to know everything to teach my children that life’s struggles and joys are part of a larger story, and that even in brokenness, there’s beauty and purpose. We all want to shield our children from pain but the unfortunate truth is that pain and suffering are integrated into humanity. My role isn’t to shield my children from pain but to help them find joy and meaning amid it, teaching them to trust that God is present in both. I want my children to grow up knowing they can come to God with their questions, doubts, and fears, and that life, with all its brokenness, still holds something more—something that sustains us through it all.
This book has given me language and perspective I didn’t always have. It’s encouraging, honest, and deeply relatable—exactly what I need as I seek to lead my children toward an eternal relationship with God, helping them see His presence in both the broken and beautiful parts of life.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
"Something More" by Daryl Potter made me smile as his children reminded me of my own. His children ask similar questions to which I have struggled to answer for my own children. The way he weaves his memoir with biblical insight and wisdom makes this book feel relatable for any parent!
My favorite part is straight out of the introduction! The personal story about the author’s conversation with his nine-year-old son in the hardware store. I often find myself struggling to explain God's purpose to my kids, especially when their questions do not have a definitive answer and require faith, like “Why are we alive?” or “Why does God let bad things happen?” We want to have all the answers for our children especially when it comes to ensuring that they have a good and loving relationship with God, but the fact of the matter is when it comes to faith we do not have all the answers and that can be difficult. It's important to learn that it's okay not to have all the answers as long as I continue to point my children toward the ultimate truth: that God loves us and desires a relationship with us now, in the midst of life's uncertainties, and to always have faith!
I spent a long time reflecting on Ecclesiastes. I learned a lot here. Though the final goal is to get into heaven, we must not forget the importance of navigating the here and now with resilience and grace. I do not have to know everything to teach my children that life’s struggles and joys are part of a larger story, and that even in brokenness, there’s beauty and purpose. We all want to shield our children from pain but the unfortunate truth is that pain and suffering are integrated into humanity. My role isn’t to shield my children from pain but to help them find joy and meaning amid it, teaching them to trust that God is present in both. I want my children to grow up knowing they can come to God with their questions, doubts, and fears, and that life, with all its brokenness, still holds something more—something that sustains us through it all.
This book has given me language and perspective I didn’t always have. It’s encouraging, honest, and deeply relatable—exactly what I need as I seek to lead my children toward an eternal relationship with God, helping them see His presence in both the broken and beautiful parts of life.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 3, 2025
Something More is the most interesting of hybrids: an in-depth study of Ecclesiastes, perhaps the Bible's most practical AND inscrutable book, written by King Solomon, interwoven with Potter's own story of finding purpose, meaning, maturity, and wisdom in his most unusual life. If you enjoy following a creative and curious thinker as he wrestles with each verse and concept and its practical applications, you will love this book. Potter's life has not been easy, but he uses every bit of it to illustrate and bring insight to life's common struggles and dilemmas. Midway through, he shares a personal story of family discovery and reunion that gave me goosebumps and renewed my faith in the power of connection (and God, of course!). From its opening pages, with Potter's insightful interpretation of the "vanity of vanities" or "everything is meaningless" phrase repeatedly used by Solomon, to its pithy summary statements from every chapter that closes the book, this is a keeper. It's taken me far beyond the lyrics of "Turn, Turn, Turn", borrowed from the third chapter of Ecclesiastes, to a deeper appreciation of the entire book. Highly recommended for thoughtful readers!
November 1, 2024
The author shared an ARC copy of his book in exchange for an honest review. This book is part biblical study, part philosophy and part personal narrative. Daryl manages to weave all 3 deftly into a piece of work that is relevant for a variety of audiences. Whether you are a student of the bible, searching for meaning and purpose, or interested in existential answers to the crisis that is our world, this book will impact you. I especially enjoyed Daryl sharing about his personal life's journey in an authentic amd vulnerable manner.
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