Although she talks about the killing of her sister, Voskamp's book is about seeking gratitude. She is using this tough situation of dealing with her sister dying to start off the book by telling readers that you still can find peace out of something so tragic. I predict that she will use other stories and situations that readers can relate to throughout the book to teach us how to find gratitude and happiness. I also predict that I will find myself asking more questions like the ones from before. However, I think what she writes and teaches me as I read this book will help me be content with not having all the answers. I think that this book will impact how I deal with certain situations in my life and I am excited to continue reading!
Below is a link to the Goodreads site telling you about the author, Ann Voskamp:
I really enjoyed reading this blog post. Voskamp poses great questions when she asks why bad things happen to good people. This sounds like a very interesting book that I'd love to read.
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ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy One Thousand Gifts as much as I did! It sounds like you've made some quality predictions about the rest of the book and how it will follow suit with the introduction. You have a great list of questions as well as an insightful perspective on seeking the answers. This book will definitely challenge and inspire you!
This post was awesome! It really got me thinking. I am a very religious person and I think that everyone, no matter how deep your relationship is with God, has questioned why he lets bad things happen to good people. I have come up with many valid answers for that question but I like to know other people's opinions so I will definitely have to read this book. This book looks like a very emotional touching book and I like a good book that makes you cry. I'm looking forward to your future posts about this book. Great post, Alana!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job describing what this book is about. I also liked your predictions about the rest of the book. One Thousand Gifts sounds like a very interesting and thought provoking book. It seems like the book gives everyone a very important message. I hope you enjoy reading it!
ReplyDeleteI really like how you can connect to the book. This sounds like an amazing book that actually a lot of people can connect with. I also like how you have some questions about the book so that you can be focused in finding them in the reading. Can't wait to hear more about the book!
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