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, the newest book from New York Times bestselling author and popular social media presence Sadie Robertson, addresses life's weightiest matters and choices in fun, practical, and biblical ways and leads readers to engage with God's truth and light in a world that is growing more and more confusing.
There's a big difference between being alive and knowing how to truly live. To be alive is something that happens to you. But to truly live is something you get to choose each day. As Robertson says, "When you truly learn to live the life God offers, your whole existence becomes a verb."
In Live, Sadie Robertson inspires us to thrive in the life God gave us by making choices that will lead us into the fullness He has for us, not into the emptiness the world offers. With photography and captivating design, Live shows us how we can find a rich and rewarding life when we choose to wholeheartedly embrace God's ways and God's truth. Moments of decision greet everyone, sometimes on a more-than-daily basis. Some of those decisions are minor and others are life altering, but all serve as stepping-stones to peace, joy, and fullness or to disappointment and emptiness. Sadie is passionate about inspiring a generation to live in that fullness every day.
The book includes material on overcoming jealousy, finding confidence, dealing with haters, waiting on God, living in the moment, discovering the power of words, and knowing how to tell the difference between what leads to life and what leads to death--so young people can make the best choices.
Whether you have a long-time relationship with God or are new to faith, Live is a joyful encouragement to make the most of each moment, to make wise decisions, and to always seek the truth of God's Word. Filled with stories and biblical principles, Live celebrates what everyone has in common--the opportunity to not simply be alive but to truly live.
There's a big difference between being alive and knowing how to truly live. To be alive is something that happens to you. But to truly live is something you get to choose each day. As Robertson says, "When you truly learn to live the life God offers, your whole existence becomes a verb."
In Live, Sadie Robertson inspires us to thrive in the life God gave us by making choices that will lead us into the fullness He has for us, not into the emptiness the world offers. With photography and captivating design, Live shows us how we can find a rich and rewarding life when we choose to wholeheartedly embrace God's ways and God's truth. Moments of decision greet everyone, sometimes on a more-than-daily basis. Some of those decisions are minor and others are life altering, but all serve as stepping-stones to peace, joy, and fullness or to disappointment and emptiness. Sadie is passionate about inspiring a generation to live in that fullness every day.
The book includes material on overcoming jealousy, finding confidence, dealing with haters, waiting on God, living in the moment, discovering the power of words, and knowing how to tell the difference between what leads to life and what leads to death--so young people can make the best choices.
Whether you have a long-time relationship with God or are new to faith, Live is a joyful encouragement to make the most of each moment, to make wise decisions, and to always seek the truth of God's Word. Filled with stories and biblical principles, Live celebrates what everyone has in common--the opportunity to not simply be alive but to truly live.
210 pages, Hardcover
First published February 25, 2020
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March 26, 2021
3 stars
I love Sadie Roberston and her podcast is one of the few I listen to. When I saw this on my library’s audio page I thought I’d give it a try. I liked it, but I honestly prefer her podcasts. I think if she would have narrated it, it would have made it better, but overall just okay for me.
I love Sadie Roberston and her podcast is one of the few I listen to. When I saw this on my library’s audio page I thought I’d give it a try. I liked it, but I honestly prefer her podcasts. I think if she would have narrated it, it would have made it better, but overall just okay for me.
Audio book source: Hoopla (library borrow)
Story Rating: 3 stars
Narrator: Haley Cresswell
Narration Rating: 3 stars
Genre: Non-fiction
Length: 4 hours and 51 minutes
July 26, 2020
I listened to this as an audiobook. It’s the first Christian I’ve read in quite some time. I’ve heard Sadie Robertson has written great books. This is the first book I’ve read by her. It was an amazing book. I recommend it to any teenager or young adult.
Key points covered: awareness of negativity on social media, worthiness, negativity from others, and self growth
Key points covered: awareness of negativity on social media, worthiness, negativity from others, and self growth
February 16, 2024
I love Sadie. This book feels like reading a really long blog post though.
March 1, 2020
Live⭐️
This book is all about reconnecting with yourself and figuring out the best way live fully to not just live but to thrive.
From the princess diaries, to conversations with five year olds, waiting periods to haters and family. Sadie covers it all beautifully. I really enjoyed all the pictures as well. It gave the story more life!
(Never in my life has I had so many people ask what book im reading and i almost always have a book under my arm. But today I had 6 people, both strangers and friends ask me about my book. And what a great book to tell them about.)
This book is all about reconnecting with yourself and figuring out the best way live fully to not just live but to thrive.
From the princess diaries, to conversations with five year olds, waiting periods to haters and family. Sadie covers it all beautifully. I really enjoyed all the pictures as well. It gave the story more life!
(Never in my life has I had so many people ask what book im reading and i almost always have a book under my arm. But today I had 6 people, both strangers and friends ask me about my book. And what a great book to tell them about.)
April 10, 2021
this book is truly eye-opening. it taught me SO many lessons to apply to my own life.
here are a few of my favorites:
- when you are waiting for something good to happen, don’t put your life on hold. live in the season of waiting.
- only Gods opinion of you matters
- your life starts when you face your fears
- your whole life doesn’t need to be posted on social media. just live in the moment
here are a few of my favorites:
- when you are waiting for something good to happen, don’t put your life on hold. live in the season of waiting.
- only Gods opinion of you matters
- your life starts when you face your fears
- your whole life doesn’t need to be posted on social media. just live in the moment
May 22, 2020
"No matter what your waiting season looks like, no matter how dead your dreams may feel right now, and no matter how awkward it may feel to start dancing, worshiping, and praising God, I encourage you to do it.
I am very picky about nonfiction, but after striking out with several fiction books I tried and worrying I was headed for a slump, I decided to give this a try. I'm very glad this is one of the way-too-many books I checked out from the library right before it closed for quarantine because I loved it. Sadie is someone who I have admired and looked up to for years now. This is actually the first of her books that I've read, but I can't wait to read the other two now. What she wrote was very applicable to my life right now, but I felt it was very timely for the world we live in as well. I didn't get the patronizing, "do this and everything will be perfect!" vibe that some books have. It was just honest advice from her heart and her experience. I definitely recommend it.
May 21, 2020
Amazing! Everyone needs to read this book!
October 25, 2020
I know Sadie has great intentions with this book but it was hard to get through the whole thing. The photography and design of it was so cute but the content was super cliche.
May 21, 2024
“The very place where fear is found is the very place that fear will be conquered”
Wow this book was so beautiful. It really opened my eyes to how the world views us vs how God views us and how to truly live. I really enjoyed listening to it as an audiobook and I think I enjoyed it more than I would have reading it. I would highly recommend this book.
Even if you don’t relate or agree with everything, something I can relate to, it is highly imperative in understanding and benefiting your walk through life with God. It has helped me think and act more positively in my day to day life as well!
I am hoping to read her Live Fearless book sometime soon too!
Content warning: mention and discussion about suicide
Wow this book was so beautiful. It really opened my eyes to how the world views us vs how God views us and how to truly live. I really enjoyed listening to it as an audiobook and I think I enjoyed it more than I would have reading it. I would highly recommend this book.
Even if you don’t relate or agree with everything, something I can relate to, it is highly imperative in understanding and benefiting your walk through life with God. It has helped me think and act more positively in my day to day life as well!
I am hoping to read her Live Fearless book sometime soon too!
Content warning: mention and discussion about suicide
January 24, 2024
My second time reading this book, and it’s still so full of truth and lessons. I absolutely love Sadie Rob-Huff. Her books, especially this one and Live Fearless, have helped me through some really hard and dark times. God has really given her a gift and I am so thankful for that. I totally recommend this book to anyone who’s fallen out of love with life and is just at a really low point.
February 12, 2021
A sweet reminder to live life to the fullest because of the One who is life itself! Such an encouragement for my life right now.💗
June 21, 2021
so so good
February 11, 2022
There are many great life lessons to learn from this book, it was really good!!
June 10, 2024
After nearly 2 years I finished it😭 But this book was extremely helpful and uplifting.
June 24, 2021
super practical and really good!
April 30, 2024
LOVED THIS!!! So inspiring and uplifting. Easy to apply concepts. Each chapter was almost like a weight lifted.
Couldn’t recommend more!
Couldn’t recommend more!
April 14, 2021
While this wasn't particularly powerful for me, it was a very good book! And I would recommend it to many people.
Pros:
--> Easy read.
--> Short chapters that make for great daily devotionals.
--> Sadie's fun, honest writing style.
--> Such optimism and hope and cheeriness!
--> Nuggets of truth - some of which hit me hard.
Cons:
--> Not very deep or profound, especially for someone like me. (But this wouldn't be a con for someone who was newer in their faith, younger, etc.)
--> Somewhat repetitive, but not badly.
Content: A few mentions of drugs and such (definitely as negative). A mention or two (possibly more, but I don't remember exactly) of sex (not ever discussed or portrayed from an unbiblical view, though).
Recommendation: 13+.
Pros:
--> Easy read.
--> Short chapters that make for great daily devotionals.
--> Sadie's fun, honest writing style.
--> Such optimism and hope and cheeriness!
--> Nuggets of truth - some of which hit me hard.
Cons:
--> Not very deep or profound, especially for someone like me. (But this wouldn't be a con for someone who was newer in their faith, younger, etc.)
--> Somewhat repetitive, but not badly.
Content: A few mentions of drugs and such (definitely as negative). A mention or two (possibly more, but I don't remember exactly) of sex (not ever discussed or portrayed from an unbiblical view, though).
Recommendation: 13+.
August 7, 2021
I don’t think that it is a coincidence that I read this book at this time in my life. I’ve read Sadies other books but this is the one that hit me hard. It seemed like she hit on almost all the issues I’ve been struggling with and it was a great reminder to live; and not just live life but to live life for God because He is constant and never-changing.
I would 10/10 recommend this book to everyone. We all need a little reminder now and then that even on our worst days, life is still worth living because of God.
I would 10/10 recommend this book to everyone. We all need a little reminder now and then that even on our worst days, life is still worth living because of God.
March 16, 2020
10/10! 100% Sadie’s best book so far, and now one of my favorite books of all time. This book is literally A LIFE CHANGER! I encourage and hope that everyone reading this, no matter your age, no matter what you’re going through because it will change your life.
June 12, 2020
Super encouraging!
May 10, 2021
Not a lot of original thoughts.
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November 4, 2023⭐️no rating⭐️
The good.
Sadie Robertson is an amazing storyteller! I love how she takes story’s that she went through and tells her audience what the LORD got her through!
The bad.
Nothing super bad, but we don’t share the same biblical views, so every now and then I disagree with her on a topic.
Overall, this book was pretty good, I don’t know if I would really recommend this book, but if you have been wanting to read it, I say “Go for it!”
The good.
Sadie Robertson is an amazing storyteller! I love how she takes story’s that she went through and tells her audience what the LORD got her through!
The bad.
Nothing super bad, but we don’t share the same biblical views, so every now and then I disagree with her on a topic.
Overall, this book was pretty good, I don’t know if I would really recommend this book, but if you have been wanting to read it, I say “Go for it!”
February 5, 2021
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January 15, 2024
i LOVED the princess diaries comparisons 🩷
July 5, 2021
It took me a long time to finish since I was trying to soak up the advice, but I would recommend it to anyone who just wants a little extra advice and lift in life. I agreed with most of what she said as well
January 12, 2023
Really good book
November 15, 2022
Loved this book, I really felt connected to Sadie and what she was saying
June 20, 2020
I was brought up, and raised as a catholic. As I got older, I lost faith. Nothing truly bad or horrifying happened in my life for me to lose faith, I just didn’t believe that to believe in God, I had to go to church. This book has helped me regain the faith that I lost. It puts so many aspects of life into perspective and Sadie is truly an inspiration. I hope to continue to trust in my faith, and to really truly live.
April 11, 2021
I listened to the last part of this book on audible. I loved this story but wish that Sadie read the entire book herself.. I felt like it would have been better if she read it. The book still spoke to me but I wish she would have been the one to read it. I felt like at points there was some toxic positivity
July 15, 2021
This book has some really good life lessons in it and helped me to shift my perspective from how the world sees me to how God sees me. It has definitely helped me to not conform to the standards of the world and social media but instead seek Gods approval. Really easy read too - and I like how Sadie adds stories from the bible too. I read a chapter a night like a devotional. 5 stars!
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