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Life is a journey in which the story of our life unfolds – a page at a time. Much like a good mystery, those very pages of our lives contain circumstances and events which are completely unexpected. No time is given to prepare, we just roll on through holding on hoping to survive it all.

I recently had the joy of reading Michele Cushatt’s memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace With an Unexpected Life.

Michele’s life is a complicated one which includes divorce, remarriage, the challenges of a blended family, and a cancer diagnosis. She honestly and transparently tells of days and experiences which will make you laugh, cry, and scratch your head. Through it all, in the midst of it all, she will always point you to Jesus.

I never doubted I would enjoy this book. However, I was not prepared for how it would touch my heart and buoy my faith ….

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A boat anchored to itself is not anchored at all.

Shoring up your faith in the right place is far more important than simply claiming to have it. If I believe only in what I can see, manage, and control, sooner or later something will come along to rock my boat. When that happens, I’ll scream into the wind, “I’m going to drown!”

Instead, I must secure my faith where it cannot be unmoored.

Faith is choosing the anchor of your focus. It’s about turning your eyes away from the questions that lead to fear, and instead locking eyes with the one who knows the answers.
(excerpt taken from pages 201-202)

This book truly was my companion the last few weeks in my own unexpected journey. It came with me everywhere I went and at this point, I have read it several times through. During those moments when I thought I would come undone, I found Michele’s words infusing me with courage to continue on.

This is a book for everyone, no matter where life may find you. Michele has written in the middle of her own mess. It therefore, speaks right into the middle of any mess breathing life back into that very mess. And it it right there, in the middle of it all, when we are undone, that we discover His Presence is with us – loving us, holding us, leading us.

We may feel undone, but Jesus is never done with us.

This book quickly touched my heart and became one of my favorite memoirs. This is a book in which the pages will become worn as I turn to its pages again and again. Trust me – it will quickly become a favorite of yours as well.

AD-TWOI was given an advanced copy of this book to review in exchange for my honest opinion. It was a joy to read this book. An even greater joy to share about it with you all.

You can order this book on Amazon or Barnes & Noble .

Also, you can connect with Michele at her website … www.MicheleCushatt.com .

 

I am going to give away 2 copies of this book because it is just that good. Simply leave a comment answering this question … Has life ever found you in an unexpected place? On Monday 3/16, I will randomly choose 2 people to bless with this book.

** PLEASE NOTE: The giveaway closed and I have contacted the 2 winners which were picked using random.org.

Today I am joining … Testimony Tuesday and Unite and Titus 2 Tuesday and The Book Nook and True Story and RaRa Linkup and Teaching What Is Good and Motivate & Rejuvenate Monday and Booknificent Thursday .