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True stories that illustrate the profound impact that focusing on a single word—such as balance, surrender, or believe—for a whole year can bring you, from award-winning, perennially bestselling writer Debbie Macomber.
In a world overwhelmed with meaningless words, the simplicity of one perfect word becomes profound. In One Perfect Word, Debbie shares stories of how her life changed for the better when she took the time to intentionally focus on a single word for an entire year. Words like “surrender,” “believe,” and “purpose” took on new meaning for Debbie when she tried to live by them.
Learn how Debbie discovered that the word she chose often foreshadowed the crisis she would face in a particular year. For example, the year she chose the word “balance,” her career moved to a whole new level. The pressures on Debbie to be speaking, promoting, and mostly living on the road were overwhelming. It was her yearlong focus on that all-too-difficult word balance, and a plea from a lonely granddaughter, that helped her refine her schedule.
You’ll be encouraged to find your own word to guide you, and see how one perfect word can make all the difference in a spiritually fulfilling life. In the tradition of One Simple Act and God’s Guest List, One Perfect Word is full of inspiring stories about how just one word can change someone’s world.
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"Although Mrs. Macomber is known for her many, many novels she has also written a few other books on cooking, hospitality and her faith. I am not quite finished with this book, but love the concept. Years ago, she decided to choose a particular word to focus her prayers. For example, at one point she used the word hunger. We often first think of hunger because of our need for food; but in this case, she also prays over her hunger for God, her hunger for meaning, etc. Each year she chose (or was led to) pray with a new word and the results are inspiring and fascinating. Would definitely recommend this to my Christian friends."
— Julie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“This book contains many heartwarming stories, both personal and passed on, that reveal what a difference words and faith can make.”
— Booklist
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" This book has a very good message about the importance of word choice, however I did not like the added religious element. "
— Rebecca, 2/12/2014 -
" This book is a treasure! I found Debbie Macomber's personal accounts inspiring and the anecdotes and stories she included fascinating. I wish the book had been a bit longer. I want to read more! "
— Carol, 2/4/2014 -
" I liked the concept of this book better than the actually book. "
— Cori, 2/2/2014 -
" I enjoyed this book. Debbie Macomber gives us food for thought. Would never have thought about the importance a word can be and how we can use it to shape our lives. "
— Glenette, 1/28/2014 -
" She certainly gives me something to think about doing. Love how she describes her adventures with each word. "
— Carol, 1/20/2014 -
" Great book. Debbie offers insight into how she finds one word for a year to study, reflect upon, pray to God about,change and understand things about herself. "
— Diana, 1/15/2014 -
" Absolutely one of the best books I have read in a very, very long time. It made me think, as well as inspired me to be more focused in my thoughts and plans. Highly recommend this to everyone. "
— Margo, 1/13/2014 -
" In this book Debbie Macomber tells hows she took one word and studied it for a year (she told how it made her life better through her journals). I am going to try it "
— Debbie, 1/2/2014 -
" I love the idea of choosing a word to focus on for a year and discovering how your life is changed. "
— Susan, 12/26/2013 -
" Nice review of how focusing on one word each year as a part of personal time with God can be very meaningful. "
— Susan, 12/22/2013 -
" LOVED it! Great stories, great ideas, great truths. I will definitely look into her other books. God really did bless her with the talent to write. "
— Cristy, 11/13/2013 -
" Debbie Macomber chooses one word each year, and she spends the year discovering and reflecting on that word. This book describes how she does that, but it also includes interesting personal stories and anecdotes. It has given me much to think about. "
— Laura, 6/26/2013 -
" Loved this book. Debbie talks about how she would choose a word for the year and write about it in her journal and search for it in her readings and in the Bible. Loved this idea. "
— Mary, 5/29/2013 -
" A very inspirational book. Loved how she quoted from her prayer journal. Gave me encouragement to keep moving forward in my spiritual walk. "
— Carolyn, 4/9/2013 -
" An interesting look at the like of Debbie Macomber and how she studies on word every year to become a better person. It's a fascinating idea. "
— Kami, 3/24/2013 -
" Loved this book. Very inspiring and thought-provoking. "
— Maria, 10/22/2012 -
" Loved this book so very much. If you believe in the power words and faith can have, then you must read this book. It is very Christian (in case you are not). "
— Jules, 9/28/2012 -
" Choosing one word to carefully consider, journal about and include in your prayer life can be inspiring and bring postive growth...a great way to start the new year. "
— Cindy, 7/4/2012
About Debbie Macomber
Debbie Macomber is a leading voice in women’s fiction. Her novels have hit the number one on the New York Times bestsellers list as well as making the USA Today and Publishers Weekly lists. Her novels Mrs. Miracle and Call Me Mrs. Miracle inspired the Hallmark Channel’s top-watched movies for the year when they were released. There are more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide.
About Beth DeVries
Karen White is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and currently writes what she refers to as “grit lit”—Southern women’s fiction—and has also expanded her horizons into writing a mystery series set in Charleston, South Carolina. She is a graduate of the American School in London and has a BS in management from Tulane University. When not writing, she spends her time reading, scrapbooking, playing piano, and avoiding cooking. She has two grown children and currently lives near Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two spoiled Havanese dogs.