"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven"
-Ecclesiastes 3:1
I have always considered my life to be like chapters in a book, or seasons if you will. Right now my season is shifting as my boys are becoming teenagers (my oldest turned thirteen a few weeks ago) and I am beginning to prepare myself for a life of an empty nester.
The unknown is always hard but we can always learn from those that have gone before us, which is the motivation behind Courage for the Unknown Season by Jan Silvious.
The unknown is always hard but we can always learn from those that have gone before us, which is the motivation behind Courage for the Unknown Season by Jan Silvious.
Each chapter is filled with stories either from the author herself or close friends who have went through whatever season that chapter focuses on which I found very personable and relatable. I do feel like this book is written for those that are a little older than myself, so there was quite a bit that I skimmed over, but there is still a lot of wisdom to be gleamed from this book at this stage of my life. I personally liked the chapters on fighting fear, not forgetting to laugh, and asking yourself, "Why not?" These are helpful reminders no matter what your age is.
Jan Silvious has a wonderful writing style that makes you feel like you're listening to your friend tell stories and the entire book has a wonderful flow to it. I highly recommend this book for those that are a little later on in their lives: those that have grown children and are managing aging parents. I plan on holding onto this book and reading it when I'm a bit older. I have a feeling it will speak to me more than it does now.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Tyndale House Publishing in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.
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