Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Unglued (Book Review)

I'm not a voracious reader like my friend, but I'm trying to read more as part of my #bucketlistproject. One of the assignments I gave myself was reading a self-help book. I already had Unglued by Lysa TerKeurst, so I made that my goal. I recently finished it, and here's my word cloud and review:


Bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 ministries Lysa TerKeurst examines emotions and their outflow in her book, Unglued. She approaches emotions from both scientific and spiritual aspects, explaining how both science and faith play into feelings. She explores expectations, corrupt motives, emptiness, stress, lost joy, and the survival mentality as causes for unglued emotions, but also gives grace to women who come unglued. TerKeurst doesn't tout herself as above becoming unglued, either, and instead cites numerous personal stories to show how she, too, struggles with overwhelming emotions. TerKeurst points to unglued emotions as opportunities to learn, to grow, to bring emotions under Jesus' authority, and to make plans that prevent unglued emotions from damaging others. All in all, this is a solid and accessible read. I'd recommend it for any woman, but especially for those who shame themselves for how they feel.

Has anyone else read this book? If yes, what did you learn from it? Please share in the comments section.

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