patricguzman's review against another edition
5.0
I am grateful for Darlene’s life. Reading this has made me realize how gentle and kind the soul that she has. I have learned of digging through and making the relationship with God more intimate. It’s a wonderful ride and it takes a lifetime. I am glad I met this book at this age because for sure, I will re-read this as I also walk through the seasons of this life.
chelseavk's review
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
2.5
This book just didn’t do anything for me. I struggled with the writing style and format. Even at 25 percent of the way through the book I wasn’t able to define what I thought Zschech was trying to say or teach. It felt like she hopped around a lot without the solid thread of the theme pulling the book along.
I also found the amount of quoting problematic. I do enjoy and appreciate when authors use scripture to support their teaching and refer to other leaders of the faith and quote them; however, not to this extent. It feels like around 1/3 of her book is quotes (only 2/3 her own content, if that).
To be honest, I am also not the biggest fan of authors using different versions of the Bible for most of their quotes. If they are comparing the same verse in say two or three version, I don’t mind; but that isn’t what is done here. I especially disapprove of using a paraphrase as a reference. Not to mention the few places when no version is mentioned at all. I found all of this to be very distracting while reading.
I do think Zschech has something important to say here and was quite disappointed that it just seemed to get lost in everything else.
cillybilly85's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to the Audible version and I could not recommend it highly enough. Listening to Darlene tell her story with her own voice made it all the more special. I will read again and again when I come against times my hope falters. Well done
stevielynne's review against another edition
5.0
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
"Choose to worship-even when you just don't feel like it. That's the whole point."
Darlene Zchech was always my mom's favorite worship singer. Before I even knew what worship was, there was Shout to the Lord. So I was very excited to read this book.
Darlene doesn't say anything revolutionary in this book. All of her main points come straight from the Bible. But that's what made it so good. Reading it felt like listening to a sermon.
The only bad thing is that I had a digital version and it was not formatting properly which made reading a little difficult.
"Choose to worship-even when you just don't feel like it. That's the whole point."
Darlene Zchech was always my mom's favorite worship singer. Before I even knew what worship was, there was Shout to the Lord. So I was very excited to read this book.
Darlene doesn't say anything revolutionary in this book. All of her main points come straight from the Bible. But that's what made it so good. Reading it felt like listening to a sermon.
The only bad thing is that I had a digital version and it was not formatting properly which made reading a little difficult.
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