Present Over Perfect

Short review: This is more of a 3.5 review than a 4 review. But I generally round up. I like Niequist's writing generally. I think she is relatable and interesting. I think she has a good message. But this is book three of the same essential message, slow down, embrace important things. Focus on what God has for you, not what everyone wants you to do. A good message, but repetition.

I also think there continues to be a problem in her writing about not acknowledging the inherent privilege in her life. (Not in her, because I keep hearing from her and her husband about how they understand their privilege, but somehow it doesn't seem to make it into the books.)

I also think there is a problem with this being a mostly negative message, saying no to the extra and not enough of the positive message (what you are saying yes to.)

On the whole I would have liked the book more if I had not read more of her previous books.

My full review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/present-over-perfect/