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Dale Hanson BourkeThomas Nelson / 2010 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$9.494.1 out of 5 stars for Embracing Your Second Calling: Find Passion and Purpose for the Rest of Your Life, Revised and Updated. View reviews of this product. 22 Reviews
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kdmom02Hartselle, ALAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5July 21, 2010kdmom02Hartselle, ALAge: 45-54Gender: femaleI chose to review Embracing Your Second Calling by Dale Hanson Bourke from Booksneeze because I feel that I am in the second half of my life now. Upon beginning this book I could tell right away it was meant for me at this time in my life. This is a well written book about the second half of our lives as women. The author uses the story of Naomi in the book of Ruth as a parallel.This book would be a great for any woman entering that time in her life when everything seems to change. There is a point in our lives as women when we are busy raising our family and trying to do everything we are expected to do. But as we get older and our children grow up and move out, it seems that our passion seems to change. We are not so worried about the things in life that really doesnt matter anymore. This book helps us embrace this time in our life and shows us that God can use us in a tremendous way.I would highly recommend this book to any woman that is beginning that second phase in life. This book would work great for group study as well. I was given this complimentary copy to review and this is my honest opinion of the book.
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Amy Laird5 Stars Out Of 5July 26, 2010Amy LairdI am reviewing this book for Thomas Nelson. I am not quite in the second half of my life but have been going through some pretty challenging times. I have been homeless, penny-less and in a state of desperation, much like some of the women the author has come into contact with. I feel I too am being prepared for something great and feel that God has something amazing planned for my life...later. This book is an encouraging read to those who are also going through a transition in their lives.
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Darlene Messenger5 Stars Out Of 5July 20, 2010Darlene MessengerReview of Embracing Your Second Calling by Dale Hanson Bourke I received this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers as a complimentary copy to be reviewed. I spent several weeks reading and journaling this timely book. Using the biblical text of the book of Ruth, the life of Naomi is paralleled with the changing lives of women today. I recommend this book to all who want to understand the middle years of a womans life. their dreams, hopes for the future and the emotional and spiritual growth that has brought them to this point. With wit and practical advice, Dale Hanson Bourkes book is best read chapter by chapter following the prompts and answering the few scattered questions. The biblical book of Ruth is included in the back of the book to follow the storyline of Naomis life. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be recommending it to all my girlfriends. I will also be recommending that it be offered as a study at my church. I found it to be a fresh outlook on midlife and the wonderful promises God has yet in store for us.
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Randi M5 Stars Out Of 5July 9, 2010Randi MEmbracing Your Second Calling by Dale Hanson Bourke really hit home with me as I journey into the very aspects of life that she highlights in her book. As I open my arms to the Lord and ask Him to use me and send me where He wants me to use my gifts to best serve others and glorify Him and as He sends me on adventures I never thought to find myself, Ms. Bourkes book speaks of a similar challenge to women to respond to Gods call for the different seasons of our lives. If you are a woman who has reached her middle years and is asking the question Now what? you may find some help and guidance by reading Embracing Your Second Calling and help finding a "passion and purpose for the rest of your life!" Ms. Bourkes book is also an in-depth study of the book of Ruth and a comparison between her journey and challenges and ours in modern times. I especially enjoyed her description on page 187 of What is a woman of vision? Like Ms. Bourke, my purpose is being revealed every morning, as I pray and follow Gods lead. Another aspect I enjoyed while reading this book was her advocacy for World Vision and sponsoring and saving the children. I am equally passionate of doing all we can to save the children and trying to get everyone involved in sponsoring children or sending usable gifts to help promote their health, welfare and safety. If you arent already sponsoring a child, please consider it. Whether it is through World Vision, Watoto, International Child Care Ministries or any of the other legitimate sponsorship programs, you along with the child you sponsor will benefit from your actions! You can help change the world for the better, one child at a time!! I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their book review bloggers program.
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Mary hessSummerville, SCAge: 35-44Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5July 9, 2010Mary hessSummerville, SCAge: 35-44Gender: femaleEmbracing Your Second Calling is a wonderful book written especially for women who are entering the second half of their lives. The author, Dale Hanson Bourke takes the story of Naomi, and parallels it with walking through the second half of your life with a different outlook.I really enjoyed this book. Dale really gives insight into how she changed the way she viewed life, her goals, her priorities and her calling as she entered into a new phase of life. She delivers her message in a clear, concise yet warm and personal way. If you are an empty-nester, or about to be one, you should really pick up a copy today!Thomas Nelson has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book but the thoughts expressed in this review are my own.
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