The Grace of Yes: A Review

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The cover appropriately displays a fish out of water. Ever felt like that? Like you were in over your head? Like you were way outside of your comfort zone? Then this book is for you!

Part spiritual memoir/part advice book, like many of Lisa Hendey’s writings, it takes you to the heart of a life well-lived and helps you to look at your life in a different way. She lays her heart bare so you can relate to and learn from her experiences. It has definitely helped me think about some of the ways I’ve been called to graciously sacrifice, listening to God’s call.

This brief book can be read in a couple of days (initially I did), but it would be best to read slowly. Take a break between chapters to ruminate on the questions. It would work great for group study. I can imagine the questions leading to great conversations and a deeper spirituality for all involved. I mean, here’s an example:

What logical and emotional constraints keep you from fully trusting God?

That’s definitely not a question I’d feel comfortable answering publicly. Perhaps that says something about my own constraints.

The story in the book that has stuck with me the longest is a description of her visit to Rwanda. I won’t go into too much detail, because I don’t want to take away from the powerful impact it’ll have on you. Just trust me that it’s something you won’t get out of your head easily, prompting a lot of reflection on the suffering you’ve seen in your own life. Hopefully any suffering you’ve endured or witnessed will pale in comparison.

I recommend this book to anyone, but especially to women and book groups. Reading it on my own, I found myself wishing I had someone to share it with. Grab a friend or two and pick it up this November!

The Grace of Yes will be published in November 2014. I have been given the opportunity to read this book in advance in exchange for an honest review. I thank Ave Maria Press for this opportunity.

I was able to do this through my membership with NetGalley

Bethanie Ryan

Bethanie Ryan

Bethanie Ryan is a housewife, mother and writer. She recently graduated with a MA in Pastoral Studies from Aquinas Institute of Theology. Originally from Missouri, she currently calls upstate New York home. She writes for several websites including her own, True Dignity of Women.

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