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It's Not About Me: Rescue From the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy Audiobook
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There really is more to this life than you've been told.
We've been demanding our way since day one ...
"I want a spouse that makes me happy and coworkers that always ask my opinion."
"I want weather that suits me and traffic that helps me and government that serves me."
Self-promotion. Self-preservation. Self-centeredness ...
"It's all about me."
They all told us it was, didn't they? And we took them up on it. We thought self-celebration would make us happy ...
But believing that has created chaos -- noisy homes, stress-filled businesses, cutthroat relationships. We've chased so many skinny rabbits, says Max Lucado, that we've missed the fat one: the God-centered life.
If you want to shift into high gear with purpose, this is it: life makes sense when we accept our place! Our pleasures, our problems, our gifts and talents ... when they're all for the One who created us, we suddenly gain what we've been missing and find what we've been seeking.
Let Max Lucado show you how to make the shift of a lifetime. How to bump your life off self-center. How to be changed and experience the meaning-charged life you were meant to have. Your discovery starts here.
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"Several of these chapters were especially helpful to me. The author helps a person to stop focusing on self or the problems in one's life and focus on the broad picture. Focusing on God and His glory gives me the freedom to love and serve others and opens each day to positive experiences."
— Nancy (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Lucado says: it is time to understand that life revolves around God, not ourselves…Lucado brings this concept to life with his trademark breezy style, good humor, homey anecdotes, and passion. His fans may be surprised by this new emphasis, but they will not be disappointed.”
— Publishers Weekly
It's Not About Me Listener Reviews
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" great book............RECOMMEND !! :) "
— Elies, 2/10/2014 -
" Inspired me to really think how I live my faith in Jesus Christ. "
— Annetta, 2/9/2014 -
" This book was pretty good. Started off slow but had a great ending. It really is NOT ABOUT ME! "
— Michele, 2/7/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book. He has some great thoughts and ideas. I like a book that makes me think. "
— Dacia, 2/2/2014 -
" what a great reminder this book is of the "bigger picture" and the things that really matter (and no, it's not about you!) "
— Shauna, 1/30/2014 -
" I wasn't really blown away by this book. It was just ok. Not as profound or prolific as some of his other books. "
— Jocelin, 1/24/2014 -
" ok...sort already knew it wasn't "
— Marta, 1/17/2014 -
" very thought provoking. I got a lot out of this publication and it made me re-evaluate my life and thinking. "
— Joel, 1/16/2014 -
" This book should be a good discussion for book group at Church on Wednesday, looking forward to talking more about it. "
— Pis4Piglet, 1/12/2014 -
" Excellent One of his best "
— Jean, 1/7/2014 -
" Its all about God, and we constantly need that reminder "
— Subha, 12/28/2013 -
" I had to read this book for my book club. Tried to remain open to his ideas, I just can't support his overall philosophy... "
— Stephen, 12/20/2013 -
" Good read but not as engaging as some of his other books. "
— Sandra, 12/7/2013 -
" Just a great Christian book that helps keep everything in perspective.... "
— Marissa, 12/6/2013 -
" God alone deserves the glory. "
— Aileen, 12/4/2013 -
" Probably my favorite of Max Lucados. Its really such a freeing message to be reminded of. I read this right out of high school and it was such a learning experience for me. Lucado writes so simply, but in a powerful way. I recommend for a great devotional. "
— Kelli, 9/28/2013 -
" Another Excellent Lucado book! "
— Sharon, 7/16/2013 -
" I know he's supposed to be a great author, but for some reason this book just didn't click for me. "
— Elaine, 6/10/2013 -
" Points us in a new direction where it's not all about me, but it's all about Jesus! Excellent. "
— Kitty, 12/10/2012 -
" The message is pretty simple, and once again Max makes this a delightful read. "
— Lindsey, 11/9/2012 -
" This book helped me realize a lot about selflessness. "
— Marwin, 9/5/2012 -
" This book clearly present how stupid we are for thinking that life is about us. Read this book and know that there's something more to life than finding a job, living life to the fullest and dying. "
— Jeth, 8/22/2012 -
" I found this to be very inspiring and I am even reading it a second time! "
— Anna, 6/30/2012 -
" Excellent easy read with reminders about what our purpose as Christians in this world is to be...great analogies about us being mirrors reflecting the love of Christ for others to see - love Max Lucado "
— Marsha, 5/5/2012 -
" This received a two star rating simply because I had to refer to google multiple times for historical facts and events. I couldn't relate to his references because they simply were not interesting to me. Hoping that Facing Your Giants will be much better! "
— Kara, 4/6/2012 -
" great book! ! "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you! .this is the key to living! "
— Leng, 1/9/2012 -
" This received a two star rating simply because I had to refer to google multiple times for historical facts and events. I couldn't relate to his references because they simply were not interesting to me. Hoping that Facing Your Giants will be much better! "
— Kara, 11/5/2011 -
" Points us in a new direction where it's not all about me, but it's all about Jesus! Excellent. "
— Kitty, 8/17/2011 -
" one of the best christian books i've ever read... <br/>A hard beat to our self-ness "
— Elijah, 6/15/2011 -
" I am re-reading this one. I really like to 'experience' Lucado time after time. "
— Hope, 2/26/2011 -
" Interesting perspective! The author makes some doctrinal errors but on the whole has a wonderful take on how we should view our lives. I especially liked the story told by a Rabbi at the end. "
— Ger, 1/3/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this book. He has some great thoughts and ideas. I like a book that makes me think. "
— Dacia, 9/10/2010 -
" Amazing book!!! A must read for everyone. This is my favorite Max Lucado book I've read so far. We all need to be reminded of the truth..."It's Not About Us". "
— Heather, 8/2/2010
About Max Lucado
Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is America’s bestselling inspirational author with more than 130 million books in print.
About Max Lucado
Ben Holland is an audiobook narrator who won the prestious Audie Award in 2015 for best narration in the inspiration/faith-based nonfiction category.