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I Want to Trust You, But I Don't by Lysa TerKeurst
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it was amazing
bookshelves: advanced-reader-copy, from-publisher, netgalley, nonfiction, self-help

This is yet another book that I didn’t know I needed (wait, yes I did), by Lysa TerKeurst. This woman gets it. She doesn’t deny or sugarcoat her pain and struggles, which makes her stories and books so relatable. I often feel that I am alone in my struggles, feelings, and thoughts and then along comes a book like this to let me know there are others feeling just like me. Also, after each chapter in this book there was a reflection and prayer given- which was so nice because it really made you sit and think about what you just read.

Of course this book is about trusting again, and using our own discernment and wisdom. Each chapter goes into great detail about regaining trust in others and what we should be watching for to keep ourselves safe. I loved every chapter in this book, but Chapter Three on identifying red flags 🚩 really hit home, and I feel that Chapter Seven, “How Can I Trust God When the Person Who Hurt Me Got Away With It?� was written especially for me. I loved every word written in that chapter, and in this book.

I was lucky enough to receive a digital copy of this book through NetGalley, but this is one book that I do need a physical copy of because I needed to highlight many sentences and quotes. This is also a book that I would like to pick up from time to time just to reflect on when I am going through a difficult time, or might be getting triggered by a situation.

I would also like to add that there was a Bonus chapter included in this book, and it was definitely a bonus! Lysa TerKeurst gave us some personal news of her own, and some more spiritual prayers and reflections were included. I really enjoyed this chapter as well!

I highly recommend reading this book, especially if you are already a fan of TerKeurst. I think this may be her best book to date.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Nelson Books, and the author for a digital copy of this book which I had the pleasure to read. This book was published on October 8th, 2024- and is available now!
Genre~ self-help, nonfiction (adult), Christian
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Reading Progress

September 26, 2024 – Shelved
September 26, 2024 – Shelved as: to-read
October 22, 2024 – Started Reading
October 25, 2024 –
page 59
28.37% "Another fantastic read by Lysa TerKeurst, in which I want to read in small doses so that I can savor each word."
November 2, 2024 –
page 157
75.48%
November 6, 2024 – Shelved as: advanced-reader-copy
November 6, 2024 – Shelved as: from-publisher
November 6, 2024 – Shelved as: netgalley
November 6, 2024 – Shelved as: nonfiction
November 6, 2024 – Shelved as: self-help
November 6, 2024 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Tina (new)

Tina A wonderful review Rachel! Love the " books we didn't know we needed!" ❤️


Rachel Hanes Tina wrote: "A wonderful review Rachel! Love the " books we didn't know we needed!" ❤️"

Thank you so much, Tina! 💗


message 3: by Cara (new)

Cara Beautiful and heart touching review, Rachel💕!!!!!!!!!!


Rachel Hanes Cara wrote: "Beautiful and heart touching review, Rachel💕!!!!!!!!!!"

Thank you very much, Cara!! 💗🤗


margje james love Lysa Terkuerst book. Found this profoundly profitable


Rachel Hanes margje james wrote: "love Lysa Terkuerst book. Found this profoundly profitable"

Glad you loved this book too, Margje! I want to gift this book to many of my friends as well.


Margaret M - (having a challenging time and on GR as much as I can) Superb review Rachel 💖


Rachel Hanes Margaret M - (trying to catch up. It doesn't wrote: "Superb review Rachel 💖"

Thank you so much, Margaret! 💗


message 9: by Kat (new)

Kat Lovely review, Rachel! It's the best feeling when we feel seen and understood. I'm glad you had that experience with this book! 💕


Rachel Hanes Kat wrote: "Lovely review, Rachel! It's the best feeling when we feel seen and understood. I'm glad you had that experience with this book! 💕"

Thank you so much, Kat! 💝 It is the best feeling to be seen and understood. I really did enjoy this book.


message 11: by Maureen (new)

Maureen Lovely thoughtful review Rachel, so glad it helped you 💜


Rachel Hanes Maureen ( Wants email notifications Restoring) wrote: "Lovely thoughtful review Rachel, so glad it helped you 💜"

Thank you very much, Maureen! 💗


Shelley's Book Nook Lovely review, Rachel. 🤗💕


Rachel Hanes Shelley's Book Nook wrote: "Lovely review, Rachel. 🤗💕"

Thank you so much, Shelley! 💗


message 15: by Barbara (new)

Barbara Oh Gosh! I could use this book. Thank you Rachel for letting me know....


Rachel Hanes Barbara (sad about notification changes) wrote: "Oh Gosh! I could use this book. Thank you Rachel for letting me know...."

You’re so welcome, Barbara! I hope you love this book as much as I did! 🤗


message 17: by Beverly (new) - added it

Beverly Wow, Rachel! Great review! I’m putting this on my want to read list and may in it find a new author to follow. Thanks


Rachel Hanes Beverly wrote: "Wow, Rachel! Great review! I’m putting this on my want to read list and may in it find a new author to follow. Thanks"

Thank you so much, Beverly! I hope this book resonates and helps you, like it did for me. I also hope that Lysa TerKeurst is a new author for you to follow as I have enjoyed many of her other books. 🤗


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