cjdawn236's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great book for the Christmas season. I’m really looming forward to reading it again next year at the start of the season and trying to keep it mind throughout.
jessicalittle's review against another edition
4.0
The “7 days” piece is a little confusing—I definitely thought this was something you could do in 7 days or something like that, but really it’s just 7 things to get rid of or do better instead of commercializing Christmas. And if I had to guess, it’s a springboard from her 7 book.
I like Jen Hatmaker’s writing, so I enjoyed reading this book, and I feel like she had some insightful things I’ll plan to revisit next November to cherish Christmas a little more.
I like Jen Hatmaker’s writing, so I enjoyed reading this book, and I feel like she had some insightful things I’ll plan to revisit next November to cherish Christmas a little more.
aublar's review against another edition
4.0
This is a short Christmas centered follow up to the author’s longer book about her experiment against excess. Having read that book a number of years ago, this was a good refresher and reminder of what I still need to work on (ie stop buying clothes). I enjoyed seeing the principles applied specifically for Christmastime and being a Christian book it didn’t stop at preaching that Christmas is about family time and giving but actually talked about Jesus.
coatsy44's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVE JH. When I met her, she hugged me and thanked me for reading her stuff. Girl. It’s my freaking pleasure. I love this book and how she challenges us to be generous with our time, resources, and prayers. If you want to go into the uncomfortable where growth happens, read this book and allow yourself to receive the challenges. It challenges our consumerism and pushes us closer to the heart of Jesus. Highly recommend.
blink614's review against another edition
5.0
While I can’t say this is her best book or even her most well written, time spent with Jen always feels like a coffee date with a friend. If you need a gentle shake from a friend who loves you and sees what holiday stress and expectations are doing to you, then this is a great read! :)
glittergwyneth's review against another edition
5.0
This book is now one of my all time favorite books! I picked it up from my mom’s desk because the cover caught my eye and then I couldn’t put it down. Until I finished reading it, it went everywhere with me just in case I might have 2 minutes to spare. It reminded me why we even celebrate Christmas at all! It helped me open my eyes to the gift, the greatest gift of all that Jesus gave to us. I would recommend this book to anyone hoping to find a deeper meaning this season
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