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I wish I would have been able to read A Life of Lovely about twenty years ago. Given that this book was published only this year, and the author, Annie F. Downs, is in her 30’s, I realize this is impossible. However, I think my 20 year old self would have really benefited from the advice Down gives to young women. The subtitle, “The Young Woman’s Guide to Collecting the Moments That Matter” shows the reader how God can be found in both the extraordinary and ordinary moments of life. Downs has a gift for seeing and hearing God and showing others how to do the same. Even though this book is directed at “young women”, I also found it interesting and inspirational.
The book is divided into three sections:
- When Lovely Is Lost
- Collecting Lovely
- When I Found Lovely
Throughout these different sections, Downs shares personal stories from her life. She is not afraid to be open and honest with her readers about her fears and doubts as well as her triumphs. Because Downs’ journey to find “lovely” is based on Biblical truths, it is a journey to which we should all aspire.