Reviews by Susan Lawrence
The Vertical Self
On 3/6 Susan Lawrence wrote: In the foreword, Leonard Sweet says, "Christian truth is built on paradox, on bringing the vertical and the horizontal together...Christianity asks you to be who you are and who you aren't at the same time." Sayers' book is an exploration of the tension we feel between the vertical and horizontal relationships ... Excellent for Discussions
Where is God?
On 1/20 Susan Lawrence wrote: When I first glanced at this book, I thought, "Great. Yet another self-help-based book sprinkled with Scripture so it can be marketed as a Christian book. I was wrong. I like to dig deep, so of course, I prefer challenging word studies, etc. But there are some gems in this book that will speak to many ... God is Here
Derailed
On 12/28 Susan Lawrence wrote: I'm not sure which I like best about this book...the examples of leadership through failure, or the reminder of others' failures as leaders! In some twisted way, I have to admit looking at others' failures is encouraging to me. Think about it. We have many, many books telling us of leadership successes, ... A Must-Read for Leaders
Find Your Strongest Life
On 10/26 Susan Lawrence wrote: Find Your Strongest Life: What the Happiest and Most Successful Women Do Differently by Marcus Buckingham - I have to admit I find the title a bit cheesy. The cover didn't grab me, either, because it just looked like a typical self-help book. And it's odd to me that a man is writing a book to help women ... Find Your Strongest Life
Let Go
On 9/7 Susan Lawrence wrote: When I read the back cover, I saw one of my favorite verses: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 This book will speak to every woman no matter where you are on your spiritual journey. Feeling excessive guilt and don't know what to do with it? Curious ... Something for Every Reader
Everyday Greatness
On 8/15 Susan Lawrence wrote: Everyday Greatness: Inspiration for a Meaningful Life, compiled by David K. Hatch (Insights and Commentary by Stephen R. Covey) - When I first glanced at this book, I thought "Chicken Soup for the Soul." I was apprehensive about the quality of a book compiled from Reader's Digest stories. I'm not much ... Great for Every Day
The Hole in Our Gospel
On 7/18 Susan Lawrence wrote: This book caused me to question how I think about some things and how I respond. And it spurred me to action. To start with, it's a great story, but what makes stories impactful and memorable is their underlying substance, and this is real life-changing stuff. I highly recommend The Hole in Our Gospel ... The Hole in Our Gospel