Peter and Kelli Worrall’s 20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomething Selves was primarily meant for those who are in their 20s and are seeking to understand this often challenging life phase.
What they actually produced is a material that offers information and inspiration not just to the twentysomethings but even to those in their thirties and fourties (or even their golden years) and are still unsure about what to do with their lives.This is not the do-this-do-that-and-you’ll-be-happy kind of book. It’s also not one those click-bait articles which dishes out motherhood statements we already know. The Worrall couple dissected each advice – all 20 of them – with a spiritual and faithful slant and gets right to the bottom of things with practical, real-world pieces of advice.
This book is not to be read in a rush. Take the time to read one chapter every day – perhaps the moment you wake up or before going to sleep – and let the words grow within you. Do not be in a hurry to finish this book; it’s the kind that requires brewing and steeping like good coffee and great tea.
Chapter 3 says to “dig deeper than your doubt” and Peter wrote realistic and practical advice on what to do when you doubt your faith or are confused about it. On page 53, he wrote:
Our faith needs to catch its breath sometimes. Sometimes we receive so many truths in quick succession that we don’t have time to sort them out. When it happens, it is common for doubt, or even outright rejection, of the beliefs to occur — simply because truth can take time to properly digest.
Some books can be very preachy about doing the right thing that it feels uncomfortable to even flip your way to the next page. I sure have encountered a number of those self-help and inspirational materials. This book is not one of them.
Although 20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomething Selves talks a great deal about faith and life, it did not limit the discussion to pure Biblical verses. The Worrall couple lived out these lines and shared stories of the individuals they’ve mentored. What really hit me is their sharing of personal experiences including doubting their faith, finding the loves of their lives, adopting a baby, and taking care of their sick parents. The tone they used in this book is that of a friend, willing to listen and to talk. They are not authoritative and imposing, rather they are nurturing, open-minded, and down to earth.
There is much to be learned about patience and determination from this book and how a strong faith help you get through life’s roughest moments. I’m giving this book nine out of 10 stars.
The last chapter is a fun survey of the couple’s friends providing their answers to the main question this book answered. Stay on to read those answers: they’re fun, insightful, and based on real life experiences.
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