Made For These Times

I was very intrigued to review this book because let's be honest with ourselves that the times that we live in are not the easiest of times. Neither for our nation or for a lot of people personally. A start up guide in those and these kinds of times, seems like the most perfect of thing. But I have a few issues with this book with how it is marketed- but more on that later. I know for me that with me going through divorce, it has been hard to be honest. So I was attracted to this book to be able to be inspired to find that fire, or that light forward. 

To be honest, though, it doesn't read the way I would have anticipated so having to adjust my reading expectations for it is a little bit tough. It's more like a novel. 

The chapters are short and sweet making it an easy read. This is important for especially reading between things-- either as a parent or as a worker. You can read it on the bus on the way to work. Or between school lessons. Or chores. Especially chores. LOL

I like that at the end of the book there is notes in it. They break it down by chapter even, to note their references with the chapter. Totally adds credibility, right?

I definitely feel like the tag line of the book title, "a start up guide to calling, characther, and work that matters" is very deceptive as it reads like it is a self help book, but it is most definitely not. At least not the way that you define self help books. 

What I will say though is that it's more in the style of learning through his experience and process. Which is helpful and important. It is written well enough that you feel like you are sitting next to him or watching him talk about his experience. 

Through his experience, he gives you tips and stuff but not like in a self help book-- it is more through his experience that he tries to enlighten what is going on around the world, what he has done, what he has learned and the like. 

So, I like it as a reading book. A well written personal account of the authors' growth in their life, that they happen to be sharing with you. 

Because this book isn't what I initially expected and felt it was mis-marketed, I am going to give it a 3. But I give it another star back for how well written it is-- honestly. There is a lot of history facts in there which I LOVE, personal experience,  an easy read like you are talking to him and some tidbits that you can learn about through his experience. 

So I give 3 out of 5 for a personal growth kind of book. For a novel, definitely a 4 out of 5!

Book Description

"In fearful, uncertain times, how can we find significance in something greater than ourselves?

Award-winning social entrepreneur Justin Zoradi was once haunted by this question as a young person daunted by the world's needs, yet wanting to make a difference. But when some friends from across the world invited him to join them, Justin said yes - and felt a small spark ignite within. That spark led to the founding of These Numbers Have Faces, a social enterprise investing in the next generation of African leaders.

Made For These Times is a field guide to help you find your own spark as you remember who you were made to be. Through 26 power-packed microchapters, you will learn how to bolster ambition with character, dig deep to find your grit, and rise up to the challenges of today.

Along the way, Justin weaves together compelling narrative, historical anecdotes, practical tips, and a six-part road map to equip you to join God in the work he is already doing. The result is a hope-filled blueprint for fighting back against fear and building a life of purpose.

A life of significance isn't about what you are doing, it's about who you are becoming. In these trying times, God is calling you to be brave. Made For These Times is a rallying declaration that we cannot rely on the heroes of the past to engage the challenges of today. It's your turn – let this book be the spark you’ve been waiting for."