GIVEAWAY and Book Review of Unbound

Posted: 7 years ago

GIVEAWAY and Book Review of Unbound

I met Jamie Sumner in a writing group. Jamie and I have at least a few things in common: we are writers, we have three kids and one of our kids has special needs. When Jamie offered to send her book for a review, I could not wait to crack it open.

Unbound—Finding Freedom from Unrealistic Expectations of Motherhood takes the reader on Jamie’s unconventional path to motherhood. After years of infertility and a miscarriage, Jamie takes us through her tumultuous journey of getting to motherhood. Once she arrives, more unexpected hardships await her through multiple diagnoses.

Jamie’s writing is real, authentic and will touch your soul. But she doesn’t just tell her own story; through each chapter of her book she ties her trials to a female character of the Bible, allowing the reader to gain a biblical perspective of their own trials. Every chapter ends with questions for personal reflections, making it an ideal book to do in a small group or for your own personal quiet time each day.

Unbound is an important read for anyone who has experienced heartache on the path to or through motherhood. Which is really all of us, isn’t it? We’ve all dealt with shattered expectations at one point or another. It’s a journey of heartbreak, transformation, and hope.

Want a copy of Unbound for free? First like my Facebook page, then comment on the Facebook post about this book with what unrealistic expectations you’ve had to overcome on your path to or through motherhood for your chance to enter the giveaway and win. While you’re at it, follow Jamie on her Facebook page. Buy the book, here.

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The Gift of the Unexpected

What if the unexpected is the beginning of becoming your truest self?

Jillian Benfield was living life in the spotlight as a TV journalist, but after receiving a life-altering diagnosis for her unborn son, she realized no camera-ready outfit could dress up her grief. Overcoming this unexpected circumstance wasn’t an option. She would have to undergo it instead. In doing so, she discovered who she was and who God wanted her to become.

In this riveting story filled with grit and grace, Jillian helps you break down the false constructs you’ve built around God and your identity. You won’t avoid your pain, but you’ll learn to feel it, in a healing way. And you’ll discover how your internal transformation leads to external purpose.

No matter what you’re going through, you’re invited to open this gift: The Gift of the Unexpected

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