Bittersweet: Thoughts on Change, Grace, and Learning the Hard Way (Hardcover)

from jdy

This book didn't capture me the way her first story-telling book did. I found Bittersweet to be a tad more preachy and self-centered focused. I know this is a story-telling book, but found myself irritated more throughout the book than anything else. I appreciated some of her stories, and her hon...

from LaughingLioness

Niequist is a very good writer and this series of essays regarding her coming to terms with difficult situations is well written and engaging. She writes with humor and at times wisdom. And, while Niequiest makes the point that life is bittersweet very well, what one is left with at the end of th...

from dcstarr

Reading this book was like eavesdropping on a deep, candid conversation between my wife and her best friend. The the effectiveness of the book comes in the "everydayness" of her personal stories, and the ways that forms connections with the reader. The author's personna is that of someone who is ...

from jd234512

While I believe this book was more directed towards women I still found much it enjoyable as a male. Shauna touches on so much in this short book and draws the reader in and helps them relate(although again for me this did not happen as naturally.) Overall, pretty good but not great.

from SisAmanda

In this book, Bittersweet, the author, Shauna Niequist, writes about growing through her struggles as she experiences the natural occurrences that most of us experience as we begin our journey in adulthood. Shauna Niequist speaks openly about her experiences and thoughts as she shares her journey...