Download You Who Why You Matter and How to Deal With It Rachel Jankovic 9781947644885 Books

Product details Paperback 246 pages Publisher Canon Press (January 15, 2019) Language English ISBN-10 1947644882

You Who Why You Matter and How to Deal With It Rachel Jankovic 9781947644885 Books Reviews

• I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Like Rachel Jankovic's other books, You Who? is engaging, often funny, and written in very short, readable chapters that pack a lot of punch and give you a lot to think over, reminiscent of the writing of Elisabeth Elliot. But moreso than her books on mothering, this book delves surprisingly deeply into philosophy and theology in a down-to-earth, practical way.
  
  Perhaps the most notable thing about this book, and the thing that most commends it, is how thorough Christian it is. Unlike a lot of books put out by Christian publishers or Christian authors right now, that have a lot of the world's advice about living your best life (believe in yourself! make time for yourself! prioritize yourself! you go, girl!) with just enough references to Jesus thrown in to make Christian readers feel good about reading the book but not so many that a non-Christian reader couldn't just skip them or shrug them off, You Who? is a book that is rooted entirely in the story of God's redemptive work in the world and in our lives. It is realistic but hopeful and joyful. And while Rachel may not think she is writing encouragement for women, you will walk away from the book encouraged and inspired to obey your God and through that be the best and truest version of yourself.
• Great HONEST book about identity. Finally, some solid, REAL help for the self in a world full of lies! I love what she writes here. 💗
• I've never purchased books specifically to give away, but I am now. This book is life changing. I'll probably read it several times within the next few weeks. I needed someone to tell me the unvarnished truth, and Rachel did. She's kind, funny, smart, and blunt. I don't feel beat up by her writing, nor I don't feel talked down to. She's simply rolling out biblical truths in a way that I can understand and apply to my life. I don't have children at home anymore, I wasn't a stay-at-home mom, nor have I been a lifelong Christian like Rachel has. However, her ideas resonate with me. This book will remain on my bookshelf for life.
• In a culture (even among believers) where everyone seems to be having an identity crisis, it is of utmost imporance that we get back to the basics of why we are all here. The “you are enough” movement along with the idea that we can write our own stories is leaving humanity striving, depressed and self-focussed. Rachel did a masterful job showing us how we got to where we are in our culture today as well as real, biblical answers to help us move forward in truth. I believe all believers (and humanity for that matter) would greatly benefit from reading this book. This would be an excellent book to read with your teen as well—boy or girl! Thank you, Rachel, for allowing God to use you to lead us back to these foundational truths.
• I don't think I've ever done so much underlining in my life! There are maybe 10 pages where I DIDN'T underline something. This is an important and timely message on Christian identity and view of self, especially in light of our current culture and social media influences - same destructive philosophies, new packaging. The Christian community is getting a lot of false teaching from popular mommy-bloggers turned 'influencers.' While the author does not call any out by name, her message stands in direct contradiction to their teachings. Her writing is conversational, and she has a teacher's gift of explaining intellectual, philosophical and biblical concepts. I'm thankful for any teaching that points me away from myself and back to Christ, and I want to get this book in the hands of every believing woman I know!
  One criticism, which I imagine is more for the editor/publisher than the author I would love to lead groups of teen girls/women through this book, but wish it were a little better organized. It has 26 short chapters, which could have been 10-12 longer ones, easier to break up for weekly study/discussion. Here's hoping a study guide will be published - maybe an 8-10-week study where you read 3-4 chapters each week. Also, while I love the book title, a different subtitle could have done a better job of explaining what to expect.