One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are Audiobook

" I appreciated the authors experiences that she shares but she wrote with too many descriptive words for me. "

" Well written, beautiful prose, full of inspirations to awaken you to becoming better at living every day, every moment. "

" I admit I haven't finished this book yet. I am having a tough time. The subject matter is good. Gratitude is something we all need to be reminded to practice; however, I find her style of writing and vocabulary a little too descriptive and unusual for me. It's a book that you have to concentrate on what she is saying due to the verbage she uses. This is written more like a poetry book perhaps, so you don't read large experts in one sitting, but sit and enjoy the "beauty" of what she is trying to create. "

" Ok so I didn't actually finish this book. First time I can say that in years. I got about 2/3 of the way through and quit. I kinda hated it. But I hate poetry. I hate her writing style and I am already pretty thankful for my life and gifts and live it pretty fully. "

" I'm on fire for this book! It is changing lives. "

" I liked this book but it was a slow read. Takes time to absorb. "

" This book transformed my thinking. It's a book I underlined and plan to read over and over again. "

" A must read for anyone. Simply stunning. Eat in small bites. Chew thoroughly. Very satisfying. "

" the first chapter is hard to get through, but hang in there, you have to red for the rest to make sense, and it is well worth it! Has some powerful truthsin it that can be life changing! "

" Ann writes in a beautiful, simple & delighted style that piqued my interest with her exploration of thanks. I found that as I was reading this book, thankfulness became a part of my life through greater attention to the world around me and the little things God places in our lives. "

" The poetic form of writing takes a little while to get used to but it just compliments the entire theme of the book. This book helps & challenges you to find gratitude for even the simplest of things and to find God's grace & beauty in every aspect of our earthly life. "

" Flowery writing but the message packs a punch! "

" I'd give this book more than 5 stars if I could...superb, life-changing read for me. "

" Good book. A bit too flowery/poetic for me. A reminder to always be thankful for each and every blessing. There are some great quotes! "

" I know I'm late to the party but I am a few chapters in. Mourned through the first 2 chapters, then the tears turned to joy and haven't stopped. Taking it slow and letting the truths sink in. GREAT READ so far... "

" Hard book to read, but a book that meant so much in a time of my life when it was so hard to be thankful. I loved it. "

" struggled with this a lot. too preachy/poetic for my tastes. "

" So encouraging!! Written very descriptively and artisticly, Ann allows us an intimate view of her family and her relationship with God. She is able to set aside herself (though it is largely biographical) and keep the book's focus on God and his daily benefits through a heart of gratitude. "

" Lifechanging. Started my own list of thanks! "

" I love love LOVE this book! I love Ann's quirky, artsy writing style. She makes me think. She speaks to the depths of my spirit! I am moved to become MORE after reading even a few pages. So much to love! "

" My counselor recommended this book. I was pretty skeptical at first but by the time I finished it I wanted to immediately read it again. I don't really enjoy her writing style, but her insights were refreshing. "

" Ann Voskamp is a poet. Well chosen words cause the heart to see what precious few have been so able to do: touch the deepest part of me that brings a new and more intimate connection with the life, with love, with God. A book I will read many times! "

" Fantastic book, so uplifting, a true treasure!! "

" A good reminder to be thankful in everything and to look for joy in the small dailies of life. More poetry than I'm used to reading which made it a bit sluggish at times but overall a good read, probably on the "should be re-read" list. "

" Great at the start. Inspirational. But as one friend put it, "very flowery writing" which seemed excessive and after a while- you were only inspired to sleep as you read her amazing use of multiple adjectives. "

" Read it! I read it for the first time last week. I read it for the 2nd time this week. Honest and enchanting. "

" I would recommend this to a friend. It is a gut wrenching look at how to change your life with gratitude. Nice. "

" Ready to be challenged? Ann, farmers wife, mother of 6, homeschooler was challenged to write down 1000 things she was thankful for... this was the beginning of her journey... A book to be read slowly and savored. I underlined many of her thoughts. Best read this year for me... "

" This book was amazing. It profoundly affected my thinking and inhabited my thoughts for days. Even now, 4 months later, I think though and remember gratitude throughout my day. She is a gifted writer. I love this book! "

" A bit overly flowery and poetic (sometimes less is more...) but a worthwhile read. She didn't shrug away pain, and never tried to paint an easy picture. A life of gratitude is HARD. This is no quick fix. "

" At times this was difficult to get through because my life is so very different from the author's life, but the overall message I took from it was hugely inspiring. I found myself looking up books and authors she cited to, going through scripture to get more information, etc. "

" Words cannot express how much I loved this book. I'd give it more than 5 stars if possible. Thought-provoking, convicting, emotional. Her style of writing is as if the thoughts are pouring straight from her head and heart down to the paper, no editing necessary. "

" Absolutely life changing! I would recommend everyone read it! "

" I cannot say enough about this book. It is amazing. I love the way she writes, poetic, thoughtful, introspective. I highly recommend reading it! "