First, I expected to read about her cancer story. I've read several books regarding people who are dealing with serious health diagnoses and terminal illnesses, and this book fell very short for me compared to those others I've read. I do not intend to be critical of her experiences in dealing with cancer. Please understand that my review is of this book as a book. I hesitate to write my review of this book because I don't mean to downplay the author's experiences in dealing with cancer and a terminal illness, however, I did not enjoy this book much. I am blessed to know this mama, and I received an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. You'll start to look for the moments in life you've been missing. Yes, you'll stop mid-book and go apologize to one of your children for losing your temper (I did. Wherever you are in your faith, this book will meet you there. The way she cries out in faith is just life changing.

It changes perspectives, and it applies to every walk of life. Anyone struggling with their own hard in life will benefit from this book. I would recommend it to men, women, parents, singles, teenagers, grandparents. Though she's fighting stage four cancer, the book is far more about faith and life than it is cancer. Kara Tippetts has a way with words, with life, with grace that is rare in our world. I'm not sure I have the words to adequately describe the impact this book had on me.

The Hardest Peace by Kara Tippetts