Present Over Perfect, Shauna Niequist
Present Over Perfect, Shauna Niequist
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Present Over Perfect
Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living

Author: Shauna Niequist, Brene Brown

Narrator: Shauna Niequist

Unabridged: 4 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 08/09/2016


Synopsis

OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD!New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist invites you to look at the landscape of your own life, consider how it might feel to leave behind the pressure to be perfect, and begin the practice of simply being present in the middle of the mess.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 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 tendenciesEmbrace moments of simplicity, quiet, and stillnessAccept 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 one million others who have already started walking this new path away from frantic pushing and proving and toward their true selves.

About Shauna Niequist

Shauna Niequist is the New York Times best-selling author of seven books, including I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet and Present Over Perfect. Shauna and her husband, Aaron, and their sons, Henry and William, live in New York City. Shauna is an avid reader and traveler, and a passionate gatherer of people, especially around the table.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Maureen on December 03, 2017

This was so great as well as so convicting. I loved all of it, and the audiobook is fantastic!......more

Goodreads review by Keri on January 27, 2017

I've been really torn on how to rate this book. I really enjoyed parts of it & I related to certain chapters, but others, not at all. It was an easy read and really encouraging at times but I wish she would have addressed some of the things she did with more Gospel truths & practicalities. Apart of......more

Goodreads review by Myla on November 22, 2018

Yes, 5 stars...crazy huh? I started this because a dear friend of mine really liked it, but I knew I wasn’t going to (low expectations are always a win since you can only go up from there). And although the author and I are VERY different, the principles are the same and I found myself completely re......more

Goodreads review by Dee on November 28, 2017

I listened to the audio version of this book. Admittedly, I didn't really know of Shauna Niequist before reading this book so I had no idea she was a Christian author from a high-profile Christian family. Therefore a lot of the Christian undertones were not something I had anticipated, and that wasn......more

Goodreads review by Samantha on September 20, 2019

3.5 stars// This was my first Niequist book and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this read. I was a bit weary after reading some (harsh) reviews. After finishing the book I thought that a lot of the reviews are quite nit picky and honestly, a bit legalistic. Nevertheless, I do agree......more