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Title: Simple Secrets to a Happy Life: 50 Ways to Make the Most of Everyday
Author: Luci Swindoll
Format: trade paperback
Genre: Christian, General Life Reflections
Source: BookSneeze book review bloggers program through Thomas Nelson
Published: Thomas Nelson / 2012 / ISBN: 978-1-4002-0353-6 / 208 pages / $15.99
Buy the Book: Amazon / Thomas Nelson / Luci's Store
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Why I Read this Book: I attended the Women of Faith Conference last October and Luci Swindoll was one of the speakers there. She has been single her entire life and has a vibrant zeal for living every day and has a very artistic perspective. I bought her book Doing Life Differently while I was there and it really resonated with me, so I've been "book stalking" her ever since.
What I Liked: I love the fact that Luci begins with her childhood and discusses lessons learned from her parents in her youth. Having grown up with my grandparents for most of my life, I love to hear stories about what their youth was like and how things have changed, whether for good or bad and why.
I also love how each chapter title concerns the "lesson she has learned" and what we will be reading. Even glancing over the titles of the chapters made me excited even before I started reading the book. After all, "Keep Your Word Every Time" and "Celebrate the Life You're Given" intrigued me to find out what she learned and how she learned it.
All of the stories that Luci tells, and the illustrations she pens, contain wisdom that only a lifetime of rich and full experiences can give. I hope that I am able to learn and pass on my knowledge the same way she has in this book.
What I Didn't Like: The book ended too soon! Yes, it's 50 chapters, but there's so much wisdom packed into the short chapters that I hungered for more.
Overall Impression: I love the honesty and transparency that Luci displays in her words. Reading her books makes me feel like we're sitting down for a cup of tea and having a conversation. If you're ready to have a heart-to-heart conversation about a life well-lived, I suggest you grab hold of Simple Secrets to a Happy Life. You will not be disappointed.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Let me know what you think! Happy Reading!
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