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A review by kendranicole28
The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith by Gretchen Saffles
3.75
esus promises that He will satisfy us with water that never runs dry. But many Christian women find themselves languishing, spiritually parched and lifeless. It’s easy to turn to the world for validation and refreshment, but true hope, purpose, and abundance come from surrendering to the Lord, bringing Him our empty cups and allowing Him to fill us with His flowing water of life. In this inspirational book, Gretchen Saffles—a young wife, mom, and Bible teacher—shares stories from Scripture and her own life as she expands upon what it means to be a well-watered woman, rooting ourselves in Christ and trusting Him to work within us. She offers guidance on studying God’s word and making it the foundation of our lives, and she outlines a path towards spiritual living for disciples of Christ.
I have to admit that I’m a little baffled by the enthusiasm for this book that has excellent reviews on Goodreads and Amazon, and was endorsed by several well-known women in the Christian world. I picked it up for a book club with church, which was what kept me reading after the first third of the book left me feeling underwhelmed. Parts Two and Three are much stronger and actionable, and less cliché-heavy, so I’m glad I saw the book through to the end. However, I don’t know that I am the right reader for this one: the theology is solid, but the themes are predominantly a repackaging of Biblical truisms familiar to anyone who has spent time as part of God’s family.
Granted, The Well-Watered Woman is a very attractive repackaging: the cover is gorgeous, and there are beautiful floral illustrations throughout. I’m not a plant lady, but I really liked the numerous plant metaphors, and I enjoyed Gretchen’s writing style and found her very relatable. But I wanted more from this book that didn’t measure up to the hype. Still, I could see a new believer really appreciating this, and with the lovely cover it would make a nice gift.
My Rating: 3.75 Stars // Book Format: Print
I have to admit that I’m a little baffled by the enthusiasm for this book that has excellent reviews on Goodreads and Amazon, and was endorsed by several well-known women in the Christian world. I picked it up for a book club with church, which was what kept me reading after the first third of the book left me feeling underwhelmed. Parts Two and Three are much stronger and actionable, and less cliché-heavy, so I’m glad I saw the book through to the end. However, I don’t know that I am the right reader for this one: the theology is solid, but the themes are predominantly a repackaging of Biblical truisms familiar to anyone who has spent time as part of God’s family.
Granted, The Well-Watered Woman is a very attractive repackaging: the cover is gorgeous, and there are beautiful floral illustrations throughout. I’m not a plant lady, but I really liked the numerous plant metaphors, and I enjoyed Gretchen’s writing style and found her very relatable. But I wanted more from this book that didn’t measure up to the hype. Still, I could see a new believer really appreciating this, and with the lovely cover it would make a nice gift.
My Rating: 3.75 Stars // Book Format: Print