Book Review - "You're Loved No Matter What"

As women, we tend to think that if we could only get our act together, life would be perfect. But you're not supposed to be perfect. You're supposed to be human. And humans are messy, flawed, glorious, and deeply loved. It's time to lay down those unrealistic expectations that exhaust you. It's time to embrace who you are--even the messy parts. It's time to start living fully instead of just trying not to fail. Let's do this. Together. ----------------------------- How would your life be different if you truly believed you're loved just as you are? Bestselling author Holley Gerth shares how God wants to set our hearts free by revealing the lies we believe as well as the scandalous grace and acceptance offered to us instead. She helps us lay down our unrealistic expectations so we can embrace who God created us to be, pursue his purpose for our lives, and offer others the love we've been freely given. "I often say it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. Holley Gerth shows women that's just as true for our hearts as it is for every other area of our lives."--Myquillyn Smith, The Nester, author of The Nesting Place "Holley Gerth shares a breathtaking promise. She's not asking you to try to be better but inviting you to receive what's already yours. That's a message that will not only heal your heart but set you free."--Suzanne Eller, international speaker and author of The Unburdened Heart "If your heart feels entangled by the critical voices of perfectionism, sit down with this book full of encouraging gems of wisdom and let Holley's words guide you to a new beginning, to set your heart free to run in one direction: toward God's love for you."--Bonnie Gray, author of Finding Spiritual Whitespace Holley Gerth is a bestselling writer, certified life coach, and speaker. She loves connecting with the hearts of women through her popular blog and books like You're Already Amazing, You're Made for a God-Sized Dream, You're Going to Be Okay, and more. She's also cofounder of the popular website (in)courage and a partner with DaySpring. Learn more at www.holleygerth.com. My Review: I am a huge fan of Holley Gerth's books and her latest, "You're Loved No Matter What," may just be my favorite.  Holley has such a way of writing that it is as if she is  speaking right to me and having a conversation with me, just a couple of girls sharing their hearts over mugs of coffee.  This book focuses on the pressure we feel to be perfect in all areas of our lives and the guilt that results when we fall short in various areas.  I love the layout of the book as it is very interactive with self-reflection questions, areas for taking notes in, and ways to apply this to my life. If you have not read any of Holley's books, do not hesitate to and dive right in.  *Thanks to the Revell Reads Program for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.*