Jamy Whitaker/ Get Real: Stop Hiding Behind the Mask
ISBN-10: 1449764045 | ISBN- 13: 978-1449764043 |
List Price: $11.99 Softcover, $3.99 Kindle |Format: Soft cover and Kindle | Page Count: 122
Synopsis: The author writes: "As a wife and mother of five, I know all too well how destructive building a facade that everything is fine can be. Tearing down this wall and letting people see the real me - the pain, the struggles, the tears, and the triumphs has been difficult but rewarding. Get REAL: Stop Hiding Behind the Mask examines how to do just that. It delves into discovering a person's true identity, centered on God's view of each of us, letting go of the insecurities that so easily entangle our lives and finally, living with eternal perspective - keeping our focus heavenward
instead of inward.
instead of inward.
My review: In this wonderful journey we call life, we have probably all had those moments where we think, or say, or even act a certain way that we want others to perceive us to be. We put on that smile even though inside the pain, betrayal, hurt, frustration, exhaustion or just plain 'ol need to 'save face' are just too much to bear and we brave it all with that mask. There. No one else can see anything more than what we want them to see! Except, the problem with that?
WE KNOW.
It's tough on the soul, it's tough on our guilt, it's tough on our faith because God commands our honesty, integrity and full witnessing.
When I first started to read Get REAL: Stop Hiding Behind the Mask, I felt as if Jamy Whitaker was a close personal friend - the book is that spot on! She writes from a place of great intelligence, gentle prose and thought-provoking passages that HIT HOME.
This book is for each and every one of us.
This book is divided into three sections: Identity (Discovering who you truly are), Insecurities and Perspective, with 12 chapters and a bible study section for each chapter.
One analogy that was beautifully portrayed in this book was the author's description of our lives as picture frames, given to us by the graciousness of God. Each one of us designed to go around God's artwork. We should never cover up that frame or mask it , rather embrace the gift of God's gift!
Another key point that was remarkable for me and spoke volumes was the feeling of having to 'dig deeper.' Just as the woman in the bible searched for her lost coin (Luke 15:8-9), it's easy to relate to those lost car keys, lost remote control, all things misplaced (even temporarily!)
While we are scrambling around looking for that which is lost, the same holds true for God's Word: dig deeper, look further, so not only can you find it and use it, but share it with others!
The bible study section is another one of my favorite parts of this book.
For each chapter, there are a series of questions that follow that further explore the topics discussed. It is thought-provoking and gives a great way to exercise the mind and soul and further explore the impact that hiding and putting on a facade can affect our faith. It lets you see in writing that you just might need to Get REAL!
5 Stars for Get REAL: Stop Hiding Behind the Mask. I'm so impressed with Jamy Whitaker's writing style and how this book is written to the level for each of us. With a bible in hand for cross referencing scriptures if needed, this book is essentially a how-to guide for becoming a "more real" christian. More than that, it's a deeper grasp of how being true to one's own self and taking the faith one step further so that we may truly honor God!
Jamy Whitaker graduated with a degree in English from
WE KNOW.
It's tough on the soul, it's tough on our guilt, it's tough on our faith because God commands our honesty, integrity and full witnessing.
When I first started to read Get REAL: Stop Hiding Behind the Mask, I felt as if Jamy Whitaker was a close personal friend - the book is that spot on! She writes from a place of great intelligence, gentle prose and thought-provoking passages that HIT HOME.
This book is for each and every one of us.
This book is divided into three sections: Identity (Discovering who you truly are), Insecurities and Perspective, with 12 chapters and a bible study section for each chapter.
One analogy that was beautifully portrayed in this book was the author's description of our lives as picture frames, given to us by the graciousness of God. Each one of us designed to go around God's artwork. We should never cover up that frame or mask it , rather embrace the gift of God's gift!
Another key point that was remarkable for me and spoke volumes was the feeling of having to 'dig deeper.' Just as the woman in the bible searched for her lost coin (Luke 15:8-9), it's easy to relate to those lost car keys, lost remote control, all things misplaced (even temporarily!)
While we are scrambling around looking for that which is lost, the same holds true for God's Word: dig deeper, look further, so not only can you find it and use it, but share it with others!
The bible study section is another one of my favorite parts of this book.
For each chapter, there are a series of questions that follow that further explore the topics discussed. It is thought-provoking and gives a great way to exercise the mind and soul and further explore the impact that hiding and putting on a facade can affect our faith. It lets you see in writing that you just might need to Get REAL!
5 Stars for Get REAL: Stop Hiding Behind the Mask. I'm so impressed with Jamy Whitaker's writing style and how this book is written to the level for each of us. With a bible in hand for cross referencing scriptures if needed, this book is essentially a how-to guide for becoming a "more real" christian. More than that, it's a deeper grasp of how being true to one's own self and taking the faith one step further so that we may truly honor God!
About the Author:
Jamy Whitaker graduated with a degree in English from
Indiana State University. She lives in Indiana with her husband
and 5 children. Visit www.jamywhitaker.org to learn more
about Jamy, her writing and speaking.
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