Present over perfect Leaving behind frantic for a simpler, more soulful way of living

Shauna Niequist

Large print - 2017

"A collection of essays that focuses on the journey from frantic and tired to connected and free and encourages readers to experience the unconditional love of God in a way that sets them free from the pressure to perform and to maintain an image of perfection"--

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Published
Thorndike, Maine : Center Point Large Print [2017]
Language
English
Main Author
Shauna Niequist (author)
Edition
Large Print edition
Physical Description
254 pages ; 23 cm
ISBN
9781683242338
  • Foreword / by Brené Brown
  • Introduction: Ship to wreck
  • Sea-change. Sea-changed ; Stuffed ; Running laps ; Dethroning the idol ; You put up the chairs ; The word that changed everything ; On disappointing people ; What the lake teaches
  • Tunnels. Tunnels ; Vinegar and oil ; A wide and holy space ; Daughter ; Yellow sky ; On stillness ; Stars
  • Legacy. Agency ; Legacy ; It's all right here ; The man in the tuxedo ; The spring of the basketball hoop ; When brave looks boring ; Present over perfect
  • Walking on water. Walking on water ; Baptism ; Must be nice ; Your mess is mine ; The narrowing ; Good fruit ; On Jesus
  • Living in time. Clearing away ; Learning to play ; Morning and evening ; Simplicity ; Happy medium ; On snow
  • Throwing candy. Throwing candy ; Essential self ; Heart and yes ; Ballard locks ; New fuel ; And the soul felt its worth ; Bring in the love.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Returning to the theme of decluttering everyday life and concentrating on what is truly important, Niequist (Savor) weaves together a series of essays concerning her personal experiences overcoming a life overwrought with busyness, stress, and feelings of inadequacy. After years of frantic living, Niequist has come to the realization that she's missing out on the beauty of everyday life with her husband and children-that it will all speed past her if she doesn't slow down and simplify, learn how to say no to demands on her time, and stop worrying about others' opinions of her. "Present over perfect living is real over image, connecting over comparing, meaning over mania, depth over artifice," she writes, explaining along the way that she's found a new "strength" in embracing quiet surroundings and in spending time alone. To emphasize her points, she quotes Scripture, but does so sparingly and intentionally-more often than not, her included references to her faith are intended only to bolster her own experiences of mindful living. Her style is conversational, friendly, inviting, and never heavy-handed, making the book accessible to people of all faiths. Women will find the advice hits closest to home. Niequist's latest book is her most satisfying blend of mindfulness, scripture, and self-help to date, offering readers the blueprint for a life lived in the real instead of the ideal. (Aug.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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