It's More Fun to Believe: Finding God When Faith Gets Complicated

by Julie Taylor

One woman’s spiritual odyssey from belief to unbelief to understanding how belief invites us to learn how to sit in uncertainty and face our doubts.

 

In this candid, refreshingly honest exploration of faith and grief, Julie Taylor takes us on her transformative journey of walking away from belief—and choosing to come back on her own terms.

 

With a blend of science and storytelling, Taylor reveals how our beliefs act as the ultimate gatekeepers of our brains, determining how we process every single stimulus. Through both heartbreak and hope, she shows how these gatekeepers shape not just our thoughts, but our experience of reality itself.

 

From cynical skeptic to reluctant believer, Taylor’s spiritual ping-pong match will resonate with anyone who’s ever

“I don’t fit in this faith box anymore.”“How do I find hope when everything feels hopeless?”“Can I believe without dismissing all my doubts?”“Is it possible to find peace even when nothing is okay?”

 

With humor, science, and surprising vulnerability, Taylor navigates both faith transitions and grief with uncommon wisdom, showing us that our beliefs can be our greatest source of strength when facing life’s most painful challenges.

 

Whether you’re firmly planted in faith, happily doing your own thing, or somewhere in the messy middle, this book offers refreshing permission to examine where you are and where you want to be. Like Julie, maybe you’ll discover that making room for questions is actually your secret superpower!

Genres: Audiobook, Nonfiction, Religion, Self Help, Christian, Spirituality, Lds

211 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 7, 2026

About the author

Julie Taylor is a writer, thought leader, and firm believer in the magic of believing. Through her candid reflections on faith, loss, and living in the messy middle—both in her writing and on Instagram (@thejulietaylor)—she inspires others to embrace the unseen and trust in life’s twists and turns. She loves to teach about the power of belief, proving that even in our darkest moments, hope and joy are always possible.

Reviews

[Lauryn Hixon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honestly I am not sure how I want to rate and review this book. One part of me loved it. Especially the beginning chapters and the talk of belief. Another part of me felt like some chapters or topics rubbed me the wrong way. But I don’t know if that’s just because of where I am at spiritually. That being said I think I would recommend it to anyone no matter where you are at in your spiritual journey though because I think there are some great thoughts in it!!

[Grayce Andersen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did not expect to identify so strongly with Julie’s experiences but man did this book shake me (in the best day). Someone else voicing what it feels like to quantify your worth by all the things you are accomplishing felt so validating

Her ability to hold nuance with religion and talk about having faith without pushing a certain view or rhetoric was so so comforting and warm

Will be listening to this again and again

[Lily · Rating 4 out of 5]

There were some parts that really made me think deeply and opened my eyes to some things in my life. I wouldn’t say I agreed with everything in the book and that’s ok, I still felt like it made me really ponder some of my actions and gave me new ideas on the future and my perspective.
I absolutely sobbed my eyes out with chapter 4😭
Ok I sobbed my eyes out in so many parts of this book because it hit so close to home for me!
This book will have you rethinking things you thought you knew and gives a whole new perspective on others. A great read and definitely worth checking out!

- “You are enough today, exactly as you are.”
- “You are worth prioritizing, you are worth investing in, and providing for your basic needs is where this starts.”
- “As soon as you can, you will”
- “Comparing suffering is never helpful for anyone. Whatever you are facing, you are worthy of divine assistance.”
- “As you get deeper and more honest with yourself you will discover that nothing is worth pretending in order to stuff yourself into a role that you aren’t meant to play.”
- “Our joy will be greatest when we are able to give freely and willingly without making it about us.”
- “Faith is not shame, control, or a misuse of power. Faith is not fear. Faith is not only for eternity-faith is for now! It is hope and joy and resilience and trust and personal power. It is safe and expansive.”
- - “Don’t let your present inability to see a path forward convince you that there isn’t one.”

♥️Self Help
✨LDS
♥️Christianity
✨Non Fiction

🌶️: None
🤬: 3 uses of h*ll
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[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love her perspective on life, loss, faith, faith transitions etc. She often voices things I have been struggling to articulate. She’s also hilarious and such a breath of fresh air. I think one of my favorite lines was when her grandma said that instead of a hard life she had a beautiful life with hard things in it. Loved the audio and will be buying a physical copy to highlight..and bedazzle.

[Laurel Larsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Faith is pretty complex for her, and it didn’t feel as “fun” as the pink cover and title might suggest. I do think this book will be helpful for many people.

[Lucy Sommer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Went into this book with an open mind since I’ve stepped away from religion and wasn’t sure where it was headed. I was willing to hear it out after following Julie on social media for so many years. I was pleasantly surprised by the openness of the conversation, the willingness to see it from both sides, and the raw experiences to go along with it. I hesitantly started with the audio book from the library but then committed and paid for the physical copy to read through and annotate after. I felt like it finally put words to a lot of what I have been thinking around faith and religion and this will be an avenue to share, more eloquently, with others. I liken it to a what the millennial perspective on the faith and religion is.

[Jessica Bischoff]

I couldn’t give this book a rating. I am grateful for Julie and her vulnerability. She has been such a good source for me in the most difficult time of my life. So much resonated with me and some didn’t. But she gives us grace in differing opinions. Not purely religious, just about “believing” overall. Even if you’re of differing beliefs I think this read has value. Thanks Julie

[Abbey Chatelain · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

The last three chapters were my favorite part. Wish I could have a heart-to-heart with Julie!

“Faith is not only for eternity—faith is for now! It is hope and joy and resilience and trust and personal power. It is safe and expansive. When I say it is more fun to believe, this is what I am talking about. It is more fun to use my brain, energy, capacity, and resources building something rather than tearing it down. It is more fun to create. It is more fun to love. It is more fun to cheer for each other. It is more fun to keep trying. It is more fun to live through the perspective of more.”

[Emily Frame · Rating 5 out of 5]

So comforting, empowering, actionable, and refreshing. She can speak on so many things because she has so much lived experience. The first time I’ve read many of my own beliefs from someone else’s mouth. I loved this!!

[Hayley Sorensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really enjoyable and warm, like you’re talking to a friend. I really love her nuanced perspective. We tend to talk about everything like it’s black and white when really most of life is lived somewhere in the gray. I especially loved her comments about Thomas- “blessed are they that have not seen, and have yet believed.” Our church puts so much emphasis on knowing that it sometimes unintentionally discounts choosing to believe, or makes it sound less worthy than knowing, but choosing to believe is like… the whole point. “If you only ever believe what you know, you won’t get to believe very much.”

[Elaine Guthrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s hard to rate books like this… how do you not give a memoir 5 stars? And I legitimately thought “I would totally be friends with this girl.” I found myself whole heartedly agreeing with so many ideas, which felt validating. And then in the middle I was finding myself wanting to push back on other things, and just feeling like it fell into the “self-help” style and I couldn’t see how it could continue when I was only halfway through. Ultimately, I think anyone who is going through their own faith journey can find notions to relate to.

[Alyssa McClellan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Julie spoke so much to how I feel about spirituality and things that have been on my mind. I loved that it felt like I was just sitting with someone as we spoke about the things of our heart with no judgement. This book was real and raw and I really needed that.
Very grateful for an inspired friend who gave me this book to read🤍🤍
It is more fun to believe… but dang can it be hard sometimes!

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great read! The fun, whimsical cover had me expecting more of a jaunty, pep-talk, self-help sort of book. And there’s some of that for sure. But this book has real depth. I laughed, and I also bawled my eyes out. One I will read again.

[Ashley Jane Barlow · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has given me a lot to think about and I truly appreciate Julie’s willingness to be so vulnerable about something so personal. This is a must read for everyone, especially those struggling with their faith. This book is full of love and understanding.

[Julie]

been slowing reading this one over a couple months, and i absolutely loved it. the insight was wonderful and i saw myself frequently in her words and experiences.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars! I like her outlook on belief. It was interesting to hear her story!

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best. Book. EVER! 💖

[Mary Jefferson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really loved some concepts presented in this book. But Julie is basically saying believe whatever resonates with you, which makes this book sort of feel directionless and unimportant. It felt pretty self fulfilling and preachy.

[Kara · Rating 5 out of 5]

**5/20/26 Listened to the audiobook over the last few days and enjoyed hearing Julie read. This is a book I want to come back to because there is so much good.

I love books like this but they take me time and quiet to absorb so this took me too long to finish. I’ve been listening to Julie’s podcast “Get Ready with God” for almost a year now. I found it not long after it started and the short daily devotionals are such a highlight in my day. Julie is real and relatable and I loved getting more of her story through this book. I love her perspective and I agree that it’s more fun to believe. I want to listen to the audiobook version soon.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. “If you only ever believe what you know, you won’t get to believe very much.” This book was a joy to read. Julie shares her journey of faith (in and out of the church multiple times) with nuance, humor, and reason. She is genuine and relatable—someone I would love to be friends with because she has my favorite combo of inspiring and humorous. She shares her lessons learned both in and out of religion, and offers insight to both sides, helping increase understanding and empathy. Her experiences have taught her beautiful truths that have led to view herself and others with more love and compassion, and taught her that faith is personal journey that is strengthened by choice. She lives and speaks in the gray area, so if you are black and white, you might not like this book (but you also might need it the most).

My favorite thoughts of hers (so many great one-liners):

Chapter 1
-Her grandmas response after Julie told her that she’s had a really hard life (single widow after husband died in house fire with 13 children) “Oh Julie no, I’ve had a beautiful life with some really hard things in it.”
-“Researchers found that our beliefs are what determine how our brain processes any stimulus…Beliefs are the gatekeepers of our brains. They scientifically determine how we experience everything.”
-But with the power of beliefs, we must take ownership of them
-Our experience is controlled by our beliefs and we need to optimize our beliefs to positively impact our perception
-The power of faith over knowledge; I like how she says she refuses to give knowledge the moral high ground … Jesus backs this up by teaching more blessed, are them that believe without seeing
-The dream and reality of her son Simon … her act of faith in believing and being prepared

Chapter 2
-“When we require knowing, we dismiss the believers. When we demand knowing, we stop believing. You don’t have to know to believe.”
-After leaving the church she realized she couldn’t get to a place of knowing on that side either. There is uncertainty on both sides of faith.
-Terryl Givens – “God chooses to affirm agency above all else. You are not free to believe or disbelieve the law of gravity. The evidence is so abundant that you are intellectually compelled to accept it, so there is no virtue that attaches to your belief in that law. Faith is what operates or unfolds in the middle ground between the compulsion to confirm or deny. I believe that God has structured our lives here on earth in such a way that when it comes to those issues of eternal import, we have to be free to affirm or deny, and therefore there has to be a balance of evidence for and against the veracity of the gospel. It is essential to God's purpose and the flowering of freedom itself that there has to be compelling reasons to reject the existence of God. But they have to exist alongside compelling reasons to affirm those things. Only in those circumstances can we call upon our will and choose to believe or not to believe. In those moments, our choices reflect the most important things about ourselves, what we love, and what we choose to affirm.”
-“Faith demands more from me and I like that. I like who I am, how I show up, and how I prioritize my life better when I choose to believe.”
-“I am not trying to convince you to believe what I believe. Sincerely. That defeats the whole purpose of belief. Belief is meant to be personal, unique, and individually experienced. No two people live it the same way. It is like our own private universe we get to shape, full of nuance and contradiction. A forest only you get to explore.”
-“If you only ever believe what you know you won’t get to believe very much.”
-“I claim to know very little, but I choose to believe in a lot.”
-“If we can’t find faith in the ordinary, we will never be converted by the extraordinary”

Chapter 3
-Self-care vs self-indulgence
-“The more we learn to trust and believe that our own worth is nonnegotiable, the more we are able to love other people. It isn’t only about loving ourselves. The only point of loving yourself is to set you up to love other people better.”
-“Worth is not found, it is remembered. Worth is not earned, it is fixed. Worth is not proven, it is believed.”
-“Building an unshakeable foundation rooted in knowing your worth and understanding nothing can touch it is the very thing that facilitates limitless capacity for growth.”

Chapter 4
-“I knew” and Ryan responding “I know”
-The words coming to her “I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you”; “I understood those words at that moment as an oath
-Strengthened from choice and the evidence came after
-Grief is something we are meant to learn to hold …
-Adjacent hope
-“My faith wasn’t strengthened from getting the miracle or because I felt saved and delivered from pain and hopelessness. It was strengthened through choice. Even the biggest miracle doesn’t have the conversion power that choice welds. As I have chosen it the evidence has come.”
-“If I believe divinity mourns with me, then I believe divinity mourns. If I believe God weeps with me, then I believe God weeps. If I believe divinity has been sitting next to me in the most impossibly dark moments, if I believe divinity never leaves me, then I believe divinity grieves. Joy is not an absence of sorrow. Peace is not an absence of sorrow. Godliness is not an absence of sorrow. Grief is not something we are exalted out of. It is something we are meant to learn to hold, I believe, because we will be holding it for ourselves and others for eternity.”

Chapter 5
-“If we’re all going to be delusional then let’s be delusional in a way that serves us.” (Instead of believing negative self-talk—choose to believe in the opposite)
-Flexible prioritization depending on your season
-If you want a “village” you have to be willing to be a villager

Chapter 6
-If you want to keep your own beliefs in check, diversify your circles; lean in with curiosity and you’ll gain understanding
-Establishing what your personal values are will help you be less critical, motivate you, inform what to put your time into, and help you stop comparing yourself to others actions (who have different values)

Chapter 7
-“Desperation brought me back to God. Community brought me back to church.”
-“Instead of asking God to change me to fit into the box, I would start asking what new boxes he needed me to create.”
-You don’t have to fully align with everything to practice and receive benefits of certain aspects
-“God is not afraid of your doubts and He is not threatened by your wandering.”

Chapter 8
-“How do I not lose God in this?”
-We can leave God, but God never leaves us.
-Worthiness is readiness.
-“I don't see it as a reward for good behavior. I see it as gaining access and being able to receive things that were already there but remained out of reach because I wasn't ready for them.”

Chapter 9
-“Believing doesn’t come naturally to me. I’ve had to fight for it. I’m a choose-to-believer.”
-Practicing the skill of believing “What we have to work the hardest for we tend to appreciate the most, and often it’s what we become best at.” Sacrifice

Chapter 10
-“It never was the result that would heal me, it was the effort all along.”
-Power of sacrifice, even if we don’t get the results we want
-“Our experiences are limited. God is not.”

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ All the stars to Julie Taylor for her vulnerability in sharing and her ability to nail an issue on the head. She put herself out there to share her experience in how religion feels black and white, one is either in or not in. But in reality the best way to live faith is in color. In living faith through a black and white lens, and even just shades of grey, we lose our agency to be who we are and often take away from the agency of others. I don't believe God intends for us to do that to ourselves or to each other. In embracing who we are we live faith to the fullest. It can be done and I love it. Framed in my living room for over 25 years has been the following quote:

"Be believing, be happy, don't get discouraged. Things will work out." -Gordon B. Hinckley

What comes through loud and clear is that life IS discouraging, sometimes deeply so, but being believing in ourselves, in each other, in God, is what makes the difference. It is more fun! Taylor's experiences and mine are not the same, but the needs are and while some of what she had to say was already familiar to me it was good to hear her perspective because our experiences have been different. I got a big kick out of the backstory for the title of this book and the connection to St. Louis.

Julie Taylor is indeed a thought leader. Also, I love the cover and I believe a lot of thought went into it conveying the message the author intended to share. Well done!

[Kelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Why don't people just say the hard thing? I feel like this book was fine, but the author doesn't a lot of time tip-toeing around stuff that could have just been said outright.

[Maddie Christensen · Rating 2 out of 5]

There were a lot of nice messages and insights, especially for women and people of faith, but I couldn’t get through it. The conversational writing style really threw me off, and I often couldn’t follow the authors train of thought. Maybe the audiobook would’ve been easier to digest?

[Julie Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok, I wasn't for sure what I was going to think about this. It sounded good, wholesome, uplifting, thought provoking, and look at that cover!!! It's pink! It's adorable!!! It's eye catching! So I said why not, I'm going to grab it and read it. Then as it was moving its way up my reading schedule list I was having some hesitancy, but then I'd tell myself to not judge it until I've read it. And that's the best advice I'm going to give everyone else! Don't judge it until you try it!

As you can see I gave it 5 stars. I loved it! I was on a long drive with family and thought I'm going to read it now. I actually put my air buds in, turned on the accessibility feature on my phone and had it read to me (yes, AI voice, but there are so many I can choose from that sound fairly realistic). I was completely engaged from the beginning to the end. I cried! Like a lot! My husband at one point was like what is going on? What are you listening to that's making you cry? I just looked at him and just wiped the tears and shrugged like how can I explain this. He just laughed and kept on driving while I told him I'd tell him more about it later. I saw a different perspective and had some aha moments of understanding. I just loved how much it all made me think and loved how it is so important that we don't know what each other are going through and to have compassion and love for each other, friends, family, and strangers alike.

I loved how the author kept it to just a whatever you believe in, find something. She kept her religious beliefs very basic/vague and really focused on science and showing how those who believe in something bigger than themselves were happier. It was so interesting. She does talk a little bit about her religious affiliation but nothing that was pointed and telling people to believe as she does.

I loved her vulnerability is sharing her own journey of belief and faith from when she was younger, a teenager and throughout her adult life. Especially with the struggles and heartbreaks of life, and even the joys and healing! And let me tell you there are some hard struggles she had. But oh my heart, how she shared about it, how she showed searching for healing and help and love, it was beautiful. Heartbreakingly beautiful!

This next part is definitely a spoiler for one such heartbreak that hit really close to home and brought on a lot of the tears that I shed. She touches on it in different spots of the book and connects it all together. So read on if you want to know. Skip it if you don't. Read the book first then come back and read this if you really want to know. She writes a lot about her pregnancies and the postpartum depression she experienced-some very debilitating-and she also talks about the death of one of her sons right before he was born. It was so heartbreaking. Yet how she wrote about it and the knowing(you'll have to read to understand me saying that) just was so beautiful and amazing! It also was very emotional for me to read about it because just a few days before I read it I had been helping at a friend's daughter's baby boy's funeral services. That was my first baby funeral I'd attended and there were a few moments where I came across the young mom and dad with no one else around and saw them grieving. It completely gutted me! The cemetery tore open my heart. All I could do was hug them and offer love and support. After I helped clean up and was heading out to my vehicle, I just started sobbing and couldn't stop! It brought back emotions of a miscarriage I had had a few years prior. So reading her story and what she shared from her son's pregnancy and funeral were so powerful, inspiring, healing and heartfelt!

My thoughts are going on a lot more than I had planned for this review but I really just loved this one! I think it will definitely resonate with many readers, no matter what your own personal beliefs are, religious or not. I loved where she pulled the title for the book from.

While I was reading(listening) to it, I wrote down some initial thoughts, as in just a couple of words to describe the book and writing of the author. The words that I used were; Snarky. Funny. Real. Raw. Emotional. Encouraging. There were several other similar words that I thought but as I looked at other readers' reviews I loved seeing them using these same words that I had jotted down in their thoughts about the book and writing. I hope if you pick this one up that you enjoy it. That you find answers to your questions or just in shaping your own personal ideas of belief and faith, whether that be in God or something else. And that you come away inspired that life is messy and complicated and hard, but through all of that, it's beautiful and wonderful, and joyful, and meant to be lived and journeyed on and ventured through with our loved ones and friends by our side!!!

Content: Talk of Faith and Belief. The author talks about postpartum depression, a stillbirth, and healing.

I received a copy from the publisher, Shadow Mountain Publishing, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Happy Reading!!!

[Marie Westbroek · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s More Fun to Believe is not your typical book to help you find happiness in life. The author does not have all the answers and will not claim that her way is the only way to find happiness. It is not research-based. The book is more of a memoir of different experiences Taylor has had personally to shape what/how she believes and how she can have peace not knowing all the answers in life. Although the book is loosely organized, the author writes in a conversational way that is engaging. Nothing she said was new or earthshattering, but her insights were interesting and really thought provoking.

I like that Taylor acknowledges that life is hard, but belief and hope do make life more bearable. I also like how she taught that we don’t need to prove our worth. As we find peace in who we are we can decide what we value most. This will help us work to become who we really want to be without feeling the guilt of not being perfect or always making excuses. I especially liked her pendulum example of avoiding extremes of both perfection and victimhood. Instead, it is important to strive to be realistic in life, but hopeful.

In all, Taylor wrote a wonderful compilation of thoughts to share with others. Unlike other “happiness” books, I didn’t feel the guilt about trying to do or be better. It’s More Fun to Believe is definitely worth a read.

I received this book as an ARC from the publisher, Shadow Mountain Publishing. These thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Melissa’s Bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s More Fun to Believe was such an inspirational read. Julie Taylor shares her unique, personal experience with raw honesty, humor, insight, & relatability. I felt a full range of emotions while also gaining a deeper understanding & compassion for those who struggle to believe.

Through stories from her own life, she walks us through her journey from belief to non-belief & back again, touching on profound loss, anxiety, perfectionism, & self-acceptance. I loved how open she was about her doubts & struggles, and how she ultimately found peace with God, religion, & believing on her own terms. I enjoyed her engaging humor that shines throughout, making even the heaviest topics feel approachable & relatable.

While I may not share her struggles, her portrayal of anxiety felt especially spot-on. Her experiences gave me new insight into the fears my loved one has faced. I also appreciated her thoughtful suggestions for loving, supporting, & accepting those navigating anxiety, loss, or faith struggles.

This is a must-read for anyone struggling or who loves someone who is struggling with faith, anxiety, or loss. Highly recommend! I received an advanced copy with no expectation of a positive review. All opinions are completely my own and provided voluntarily.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the title and cover I thought this book would be more sparkly feel good. In actuality it was a bit heavy but in a good way. I loved her raw honesty and perspective. It did feel loosely organized but she has a great way of saying things for the most part. I loved how she talked about religious faith and also examining our little beliefs/values such as what we worry about, how we spend our time, and how we react to life. She makes it clear she is not trying to convert anyone to anything and I feel like that is a really important aspect of her argument yet at the same time it made me a little sad because that was where the lack of “sparkle” came for me. I wished she would have testified of the Holy Ghost and spent more energy on the joy that Jesus Christ brings us. I believe that you can do that without trying to convert someone. But as I read I definitely had people close to me come to mind who I think would strongly resonate with the book exactly the way she wrote it. We are all different! It felt a little lecture-y at times. Overall though I would definitely recommend it to others and I think she is great. A much needed perspective in a world that doesn’t like gray or even compassion for black and white. ✨

[Kass Rob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Julie Taylor has written a beautiful book on Finding God When Faith Gets Complicated! This book was really such a refreshing and honest read! Julie opens up about her own spiritual journey, from questioning belief to stepping away and eventually finding her way back The book feels real, raw, and deeply personal, and I loved how she shared her struggles with doubt, faith, and the messy middle of life in a way that made it feel like she was right there talking to me, not preaching at me!

Julie was so open and vulnerable about the complications of faith! She blends tough stuff, with storytelling, and a bit of humor to explore how belief shapes the way we experience life! She doesn’t shy away from the tough questions many of us wrestle with! Whether you’re firm in your faith, questioning everything, or somewhere in between, this book offers encouragement and plenty of honest reflection! And I agree, it is ‘more fun to believe’ :)

Thank you SO MUCH to the author and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the advanced copy of this book! All opinions are my own.

[Leann Arave · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was intrigued with the title and topic of this book. I found it to be a little bit like a memoir-self help book. A book of dealing with and healing after trials and tragedy. Finding what you are taught as a youth may not be what you choose or not to choose to believe in as an adult. A spiritual journey between doubt and faith. There were parts that resonated strongly with me. I have always been a believer, but I have grown children that have fallen into doubt and disbelief. I appreciated the authors candid insight into her journey. I often ask myself where would I be if I didn’t believe? Where would I be if I was raised differently? I think everyone could glean something from this book. It is not preachy, it is an honest perspective of one person’s journey. I received a complimentary copy of this book, and a positive review was not required.

[M Summ · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

The cover does not fit the book at all. Random pinball all over the place book but I like what she had to say mostly. Stop judging others and yourself so harshly and be grateful that God is always there, whether we choose to see His hand or not. Life is hard either way, why not choose to believe thru the hard.
I love the part where she tells of lies she tells herself, then says let’s go the other way and tell ourself lies in the other extreme too.
Could I be friends with the author? I love how honest she is. Her vulnerability in this book is beautiful and raw, but my own rawness right now says a friendship with her would probably be painful as well as joyful. Isn’t that every friendship though? Every relationship?