Friday, January 22, 2010

I Wish You Enough by Bob Perks

Author Bob Perks has a new gift book available. It is called I Wish You Enough. This is a book that will challenge you to be content with the life God has given you and to live it to the fullest. He talks about eight special wishes that will have you recognizing the gifts that God gives you everyday. He has included real-life inspirational stories that are similar to the Chicken Soup For The Soul books, although not as tearjerking, as well as scripture after each story to reinforce the truth in God's word. I chose to read this book with my mother-in-law in mind. You see my father-in-law passed away on Christmas Eve after almost 52 years of marriage. Even though she knows he is in Heaven, I thought of this book as a comfort for her as well as a challenge for her to keep living her life to the glory of God. Life isn't easy and this book shows you how you can learn from Sun/Rain, Happiness/Pain, Gain/Loss and Hellos/Good-Byes. Sometimes you can find happiness in sadness, or in just living a grateful life. Anyone from teenager on up would enjoy this book. I love having the verses there for each topic; they are helpful to say to a friend you know that may be going through this particular challenge in their life. The pages are colorful and it truly looks like a gift book. I plan to give it to my mother-in-law tomorrow!