Books like Never Give Up!: Relentless Determination to Overcome Life's Challenges

4 1/2 STARSThe perfect book for embarking on a new year or new endeavors. A fresh start. Now, whatever the day or time of year, it's the perfect time for making resolutions and being bolstered by Joyce Meyer's encouraging words and God's truths. God's mercies are new every day!"You will never get where you want to be in life, without being willing to sacrifice and push through the obstacles and adversities that stand in your way."No matter the circumstances of our past mistakes and/or present trials and tribulations, with "Relentless Determination" we can overcome any challenge, pass every test, endure relentless trials, make great strides toward reaching our goals, and stand victorious - stronger, wiser, kinder, more peaceful and productive than ever before! "I want you to know there is a way. It may not be easy; it may not be convenient; it may not come quickly. You may have to go over, under, around or through. But if you keep on keeping on and refuse to give up, you will find a way." Joyce Meyer includes several mini bios about people from all walks of life, some quite famous such as Andrew Carnigie, and others of little known fame such as Bessie Coleman - the first African American female pilot. Each overcame seeming insurmountable odds, or bucked status quo, or went the distance despite adversity to accomplish great things. In addition to many encouraging bios and anecdotal stories, there are oodles of quotable truths and life-refreshing affirmations:~ "Freedom is not letting your yesterday affect your today."~ "The highest reward for a man's toil is not what he gets for it but what he becomes by it." - John Ruskin, as quoted by Joyce Meyer.~ "God does not want us living under the tyranny of the past. Every day can be a new beginning if we allow it. God's mercy is greater than yesterday's mistakes."~ "Difficult situations, ones that are hard to bear, are the ones that give you strength to soar, so do not run away from them." ~ "Without change there is no growth, and anything that is not growing is dying." ~ "If you're determined enough nobody - no evil force from hell, no person on earth - can stop you from being successful. If you will obey God and do what He tells you to do, and if you will be determined to outlast the devil every single time he comes against you, then nothing will be able to keep you form reaching your goals." All the way around, with but one exception, Never Give Up! is an outstanding, inspirational faith-based book. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a fresh start, or needing victory over challenging circumstances, or those looking for encouragement to keep on keeping on. The only thing lacking was a bibliography for additional reading of noteworthy persons mentioned throughout the book. A couple of the stories inspired me to read more in-depth. A bibliography would have been considerably helpful. Not to mention, some people might question validity without documented research notations. FOUR **** Encouraging and Affirming **** STARSOther recommendable Joyce Meyers titles: Battlefield Of The Mind: Winning The Battle In Your MindBeauty for Ashes: Receiving Emotional Healing