Since my autoimmune diagnosis back in September of last year, I've been eating gluten free and it's made a big difference in how I feel. Then we got Zach's diagnosis in October and sure enough, we found out that a gluten free diet is beneficial for him as well so I got rid of #allthegluten in the house and now everyone is feeling much better. I've read some other books on the topic but they were more from a holistic standpoint.
If you want a light and practical introduction to GF living and it's benefits, this is a good book to start with.
For years, Elisabeth Hasselbeck couldn't figure out what was making her sick. She asked doctors and consulted nutritionists, but no one seemed to have any answers. It wasn't until spending time in the Australian Outback, living off the land on the grueling Survivor TV show, that, ironically, her symptoms vanished. Returning home, she pinpointed the food that made her sick -- gluten, the binding element in wheat. By simply eliminating it from her diet, she was able to enjoy a completely normal, healthy life. But that wasn't all. Hasselbeck discovered the myriad benefits that anyone can enjoy from a gluten-free diet: from weight loss and increased energy to even the alleviation of the conditions of autism.
This is a book that I don't know if I would have ever picked on my own but because my sweet friend, Holly recommended it to me, I read it and I'm so glad I did.
I Dared to Call Him Father is the true story of a prominent Muslim woman and her unusual journey to a personal relationship with God and the danger she faced because of it.
She traded her life as royalty and everything she knew because she found the King of kings.
Intriguing and courageous!
I read this book aloud to the girls this month and the whole time I kept thinking, every parent and child should read this important book! Although fictional, it's told from the perspective of Melody Brooks, an 11 year old girl with cerebral palsy. She cannot walk, talk, feed herself or do most things that a typical child can do... but she has a brilliant mind. And soon, everyone will learn what she is capable of and what she has to say. This book teaches us about compassion, understanding, and acceptance.
A great read that inspired some wonderful discussion with my girls. Can not recommend enough!
Last but not least, Here, Now.
This might be the most important book I read this year, other than God's word.
From the very first chapter, I was captivated.
It's a beautiful wake up call for anyone who might feel like life is just passing them by. If you're feeling stretched thin, depleted, and unfocused, you need this gentle and beautiful reminder of what really matters. Only when we have the courage to live truly present do we receive the gifts of God found in all of life’s seasons—the painful ones, the big and beautiful ones, and even the ordinary ones. I feel like I could read this book again and again. I loved her writing style, her sense of humor, and the hard-earned grace and wisdom she found amidst life's hardest seasons.
#favoritebookof2020sofar
I read 4 very different books this month and loved each one.
7/50
What should I read next?
