Live in Love, Lauren Akins
Live in Love, Lauren Akins
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Live in Love
Growing Together Through Life's Changes

Bestseller

Author: Lauren Akins, Mark Dagostino

Narrator: Lauren Akins, Thomas Rhett

Unabridged: 9 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/18/2020


Synopsis

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this refreshing and inspiring memoir, Lauren Akins, the wife of country music star Thomas Rhett, shows what it’s really like to be “the perfect couple” fans imagine, and reveals what it actually takes to live in love, stay in love, and grow together.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY PARADE

When country music star Thomas Rhett won the ACM Award for Single of the Year with “Die a Happy Man,” his wife, Lauren Akins, was overjoyed. Her childhood best friend and now husband was being anointed the hottest new star in country music—for a song he had written about her. He was living his dream. Lauren was elated, but she was also wrestling with some big questions, not the least of which was, How can I live my own life of purpose?

Lauren Akins never wanted to be in the spotlight, but as Thomas Rhett made his relationship with Lauren the subject of many of his hit songs, she was tossed into the role of one of America’s sweethearts. Revered by fans for her down-to-earth ease and charm, her commitment to humanitarian work, and the pure love she exudes for her family, Lauren has never shared her side of their story—full as it’s been with deep love, painful loss, tremendous joy, and a struggle to stay grounded in faith along the way—until now.

In Live in Love, Lauren shares details about her childhood friendship with Thomas Rhett, explaining how they reconnected as young adults. She offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of being married to her best friend, who just happens to be a music star, and the struggle to find her own footing in the frenzy of her husband’s fame. And in heart-wrenching detail, she opens up about her life-changing experiences doing mission work in Haiti, and then in Uganda, where she met the precious baby who would become their first daughter. From sharing the romance of their handwritten wedding vows to the challenges they faced as they adjusted to the reality of becoming first-time parents, Live in Love takes an intimate look at one couple’s life—and opens a window into all of our journeys on the path to self-discovery.

Live in Love is a deeply personal memoir that offers inspiring guidance for anyone looking to keep romance alive, balance children and marriage, express true faith, and live a life of purpose.

About The Author

Lauren Akins is a devoted mother, wife, and philanthropist who live in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband, country superstar Thomas Rhett, and their three little girls, Willa Gray, Ada James, and Lennon. Lauren has worked as a missionary nurse for years and is enthusiastically continuing to support children in Uganda through her efforts with Love One International. Mark Dagostino is a multiple New York Times bestselling co-author who is dedicated to writing books that inspire and uplift.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen on September 26, 2020

This is going to be a longer review because, well, I have a lot of opinions about this one. Particularly because the author claims to have the same world views as me (Protestant Christian) and I am always just a bit more critical of Christian authors (not because I’m mean or naturally a critic — qui......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on September 10, 2020

Full review: [URL not allowed] Live in Love by Lauren Akins is an excellent book. You get to learn more about her life and hear the other side of your favorite Thomas songs. This was my first approval from NetGalley.......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on February 26, 2020

5 STARS. I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH MORE THAN I EXPECTED TO! And y'all, I had high expectations. As soon as I heard about it on Lauren's IG I felt like I needed it and then low and behold it was on Netgalley and I was offered the chance to read and review it. I am a country music FAN but I didn't wan......more

Goodreads review by Caitlan on December 12, 2020

I am sure Lauren Akins is a sweet, sincere woman. She came off that way in the book. But this just lacked depth to me and was full of cliches. She says she doesn't have a perfect life, but she sure made it sound like the first 18 years of her life were just that. I loved hearing about the adoption o......more

Goodreads review by Claire on October 06, 2024

3.5 stars - I especially loved the second half of Lauren’s story and reading about her mission work, their adoption, and their marriage.......more


Quotes

­“Akins’ first book is an intimate glimpse into her relationship, her work in Uganda, and balancing motherhood and adoption.”—Parade