This Isn't the Life I Signed Up For: ...But I'm Finding Hope and Healing, A 10-Week Journey by Donna Partow

by Donna Partow

Donna Partow shares stories from her life and solid Bible teaching to show women that no matter how life has disappointed them, God can bring new life and hope where there was destruction, unforgiveness, or suffering. The audiobook, condensed to three hours, is read by the author. An accompanying Growth Guide provides a related Bible study for individuals or groups.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christianity, Spirituality

Paperback

First published February 28, 2003

About the author

Are you longing to Do What Matters?

To live a life that actually counts for the Kingdom?

Do you read the great stories of how God worked throughout church history – and think: YES, that’s what I want to be part of!

I write books to empower women to Do What Matters - for their personal well-being, to strengthen their key relationships and most of all, to make a difference in this world.

Many people have been blessed by my free Make Today Great Daily Planning Form - you are welcome to grab a copy at www.donnapartow.com/great

My current mission is raising up an army of Kingdom-minded digital nomads. I keep scratching my head, wondering when the church is going to figure out that the greatest opportunity in history is right here, right now. It’s called location independence and it means you can live and work anywhere in the world you feel called to make a difference.

If you’re ready to combine your love for God, the thrill of travel and the skill required to build an online presence, then I invite you to come away with me to be trained at the annual Lifestyle Freedom Event.

Learn more at www.7daystofreedom.com

You can find me on Facebook.

Reviews

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is written by a woman who went through a lot in life also has great belief in christianity. It has some humors in it as well. I really enjoyed reading it when I did some soul-searching and needed spiritual up-lifting reading. This book did the job. :-)

[Amy Mahoney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is one of my all time favorites. I found encouragement, laughter, and healing. I highly recommend this book if you have any area in your life that you "didn't sign up for."

[Deidre · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I was going through my divorce after 28 years of marriage this book helped me to remember who I was. Even though this wasn’t the life I signed up for; it was still my life and I still had a lot of Living to do!

[Mama · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were just too many topics touched upon to be of much help to me. If you have deep wounds or chaos a more specific devotional would be more helpful. If you are just facing the “normal” stresses of life this might be a great resource.

[Andrea Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

My views and perspectives have changed. I found this book on a whim at a library book sale while I was feeling very upset about my marriage and life. Since reading it, in 3 weeks instead of 10, I hope to carry on the messages with my day to day life.

[Darcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had this on my TBR shelf for a long time! Why did it take me so long to read it?! I found so many helpful nuggets of truth.

[B Shelton · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very catchy title since most people have thought this at one time. I found it a quick read. Some chapters I identified with more than others.

[Jackie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sorry, but this book is not my cup of tea.

All she does is whine about her life. I don't recall God asking me for things I want (or don’t) in my life. Life is what you make it. You can sit and cry and have pity party after pity party about things that are hard. Because of those hard times, which I refer to as my 'desert wondering', I am now in the promised land. If I had not had my years in the desert, I'd not be the person I am today.

Besides God can turn a mess into a message, a test into a testimony, a trial into a triumph, and a victim into a victory. So quit griping and complaining and give it all to God and have a glass a lemonaid!

[Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I worked through the first chapter of this book and then I stopped. I really enjoyed the first chapter - but the following chapters didn't seem as relevant to my life and concerns right now so I didn't want to spend my time on them currently. It's definitely a study I'd like to go back and work through sometime in the future. It's great at referring you to verses that are helpful at certain times in your life.

[Englandjennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

An in depth bible study. I really liked how the author summarizes that even though it may not be the life you signed up for it's God's will to give you a message for others so they can have hope and healing, all in his glory.

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book provides comfort & reinforcement. I found it extremely helpful in softening the everyday blows of life. It constantly reminded you of the importance of using your life's obstacles to strengthen others.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book made me realize how all of us have such high expectations about "the good life" but that our struggles are essential to not only discovering God's grace but discovering our true selves...

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for my Real Women's Bible Study. The author is a little all over the place, but the book made for good discussion.

[Colette Walters Walden · Rating 4 out of 5]

About ten years ago, I read this entire book. Then, after I'd finished, I soon read it a second time. It was that good.

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great author for women and a liberal Christian.

[Stacie LeDuff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Very candid and honest. A refreshing read as someone that has had some unexpected turns in the road.