A Book Review and Giveaway!

So, you all know I’m a reader. A few months ago, I preordered Jeff Goins’s book, The Art of Work, because… well… he was running a great deal on it. 😉 <sheepish grin>

To be honest – the title is what originally struck me. And the fact that, as writer (read: wanna-be Stephen King or Lysa TerKeurst), I knew Goins had some sound advice for writers, so I figured I’d order it to see what it was all about.

(Besides, another book would help me reach my reading challenge on Goodreads. And who doesn’t like a good challenge? #confessions)

When I first started reading, I was sort of hesitant. He was sharing a lot of stories about people following their “callings.” I thought it was turning out to be a book full of narratives. And to be honest – I didn’t care to read about other people’s work. If I wasn’t going to be entertained, I wanted hard, sound advice/enlightenment – not fluffy, feel good stories of people I didn’t know.

But Jeff uses those stories for a purpose. He digs into and dissects them, enlightening his reader of his own twist on the idea of a “calling.”

For me, he changed the idea that our callings are “what we do” (our jobs, volunteering, etc.) but is actually a combination of those things PLUS who we are – how & where we grew up, our morals, families, interests, etc…

Then, it was easy to relate and apply his exercises to my own life.

(I especially like his idea of a portfolio life… because oh-em-gee… that’s me!! Thank you for finally giving my lifestyle a name, Jeff. It’s the little things in life, right? Like clarity. You are appreciated. 😉 )

Anyway, The Art of Work is a great read for anyone, but could especially be great for those who are in a stage of unsettlement and concern in their work (or just life).

So guess what??? I am giving away copies of his book!!

I have two… that’s right TWO… brand new copies of the Jeff’s book, The Art of Work, I am ready to give to YOU!

In order to win, all you have to do is subscribe to my blog via the space below! That’s it! You’ll be automatically entered to win a copy!

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You are ALSO eligible to win, all you have to do is comment below about your thoughts on the topic/book or why you wish to win a copy! (If you are not a current subscriber, your comment is welcome, but you also must subscribe above!)

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Winners will be announced via the blog June 1st!

Good luck!

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