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Present over Perfect
- Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living
- Narrated by: Shauna Niequist
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
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Summary
New York Times best-selling author Shauna Niequist invites you to look at the landscape of your own life, consider what it might look like to leave behind the pressure to be perfect, and begin the life-changing practice of simply being present in the middle of the mess and the ordinariness of life.
A few years ago, Shauna found herself exhausted and isolated, her soul and body sick. She was tired of being tired and burned out on busy. It seemed like almost everyone she talked to was in the same boat: Longing for connection, meaning, and depth, but settling for busy.
But then something changed: She learned a new way to live. She decided to trade the hustle and bustle for grace, love, stillness, and play, and it changed everything. Shauna offers an honest account of what led her to begin this journey and a compelling vision for an entirely new way to live: Soaked in rest, silence, simplicity, prayer, and connection with the people who matter most to us.
As you witness Shauna's journey, you'll be inspired to embark on one of your own. She gives you the encouragement you need to:
- Put an end to people-pleasing tendencies
- Embrace moments of simplicity, quiet, and stillness
- Accept that you are worthy of love, belonging, and joy
Written in Shauna's warm and vulnerable style, this collection of essays focuses on the most important transformation in her life, and maybe yours too: Leaving behind busyness and frantic living and rediscovering the person you were made to be. Present Over Perfect is a hand reaching out, pulling you free from the constant pressure to perform faster, push harder, and produce more while maintaining an exhausting image of perfection.
Join the over 500,000 others who have already started walking this new path away from frantic pushing and proving and toward their true selves.
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- Evie
- 17-10-16
Great lessons to be learned but too religious
This book was great in regards to the overall message. It was beautiful written too. Unfortunately i started to disconnect when it started being too God-centric. As an atheist i found it off putting to have everything referred back to God. Rather than a chapter, it's a theme that is persistent throughout which stopped me really enjoying the book.
It reminds me of R Brown's Power of Vulnerability - which i LOVED!
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- YS
- 07-02-18
excellent
excellent read particularly for mums working hard as Superwoman. transparency of this story is inspiring
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- mrs K.
- 28-11-16
Playing over and over
So loved this book I've been playing it over and over in my car letting it's powerful yet gentle message wash over my weary soul. Thank you Shauna for penning such a honest and personal journey to a different life. I am grateful and forever changed.
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- Katie
- 10-07-18
A must-read
I adored this book. I think it should be compulsory reading for Christians!
I love that she is honest but without being preachy - she is just sharing her story and what she has learnt.
There were so many ‘Yes!! You are so right!’ moments.
I have been recommending this to everyone.
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- Paula
- 13-10-18
Genuinely life changing
For most of this listen, I felt that Shauna had jumped in my mind and read it; and in the same vein I know that it is to be the key that unlocks the battles that I face.
I have purchased the paperback copy so that I can spend more time with its contents and also researched other resources to support my personal development.
I cannot recommend highly enough.
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- carrie
- 20-08-16
Life changing
This book I believe was Beautifully written. Such poetic but truthful words that Shauna uses. It was food for my soul and I'm inspired by it!
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- Amazon Customer
- 29-09-22
Loved it
Absolutely loved it, from start to finish!
Honest and thought provoking. Can't wait to readmore from Shauna.
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- Sharon Treharne
- 08-01-19
Simply beautiful.
My favourite quote: I'm creating a soul, and a family. Loved listening to this book!
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- Christine
- 09-02-22
An honest look at the deep beauty of freedom
The gospel brings freedom and I love how the breath of this book is steady with the truth of Jesus’ story. Read this book if you’re having trouble catching your breath.
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- Debz88
- 07-04-18
beautiful and life changing
A story of the triumph of letting go in a world which tells us that identity is found when i live out of anxiety and fill my time and my space with stuff.
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