Confessions of a Raging Perfectionist
By Amanda Jenkins
Change, real change, like real
life, is hardly ever easy and almost always messy. The path to transformation
can be costly, is rarely efficient, and like most renovations can take a lot
longer than estimated. Curious? Just ask
Amanda Jenkins’ about her own crazy journey to perfection and what she learned along the way.
If you’re stuck replaying a past
filled with personal failures or have too many goals on your to-do-list you might
enjoy reading the confessions of an avowed list maker and stat keeper. Ms. Jenkins has found a better path by questioning her own goals and seeking God's advice.
A dozen worthwhile themes are
addressed in here (goals need to be both flexible and thoughtful). The book is divided
into chapters (Vanity, Money, Recognition, Pride are a few titles) and is based
on her own experiences and journal entries. Written from with a Christian
viewpoint (she is the daughter-in-law of multimillionaire and New York Times
Best Selling Author Jerry Jenkins ) the book contains page after page of long
biblical passages from a number of different translations. While not my
favorite approach perhaps some readers will find the answers they are looking
for among the different voices.
The final chapter, New Chapter, contains questions for Bible
Study groups, book clubs, private reflection and offers real tools to help the
active participant embrace growth.
Thanks to Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. for the review
copy.
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