Title: Seven Tips to Survival: Overcoming the Speed Bumps on Your Journey
Author: Youlanda Cumings Washington
Publisher: Brilliant Books Literary
ISBN: 979-8-88945-414-4
Genre: Religion
Pages: 164
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
Pacific Book Review
Seven Tips for Survival is an inspiring story about how to persevere through troubling times. Author Youlanda Cumings Washington has written a book that will resonate with readers.
Seven Tips for Survival is a mix of fiction and spiritual self-help. The story focuses on JC, a woman who is feeling adrift in her life with her career in flux and feeling confusion in her life. When she goes into her prayer closet, she finds old cassette tapes that describe her previous journeys through trying times. She finds inspiration through other Biblical stories, like the book of Exodus, and also through times of fasting for spiritual growth. As she listens to the tapes more often and takes action to improve her life, she finds more strength from the tapes and the lessons she learns from the Bible that she hears.
Seven Tips for Survival has many inspirational quotes and lessons people can use. When JC rereads quotes from the Bible like from Luke 18:27: “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.” Washington also writes about how fasting and being active in her church has helped center JC’s life. Washington’s writing is so relatable and JC’s story will resonate with readers who want to grow in their spiritual journey.
In addition to JC being helped by listening to her past tapes, she is helped by exercises which readers can do as well. In the text, JC takes notes and answers questions about how to have a deeper relationship with God through self-reflection. There are also tips on how to build your faith through journaling, fasting, and praying for God to help readers in their lives. Seven Tips for Survival has specific Bible verses that readers can read to help them through different times of their lives. The book also has valuable lessons on how to wait on God and have patience before you get the blessings you deserve.
Seven Tips for Survival is a must-read for readers who want to build their faith. Washington’s book will make readers want to grow in their beliefs. The book would also be best for readers who want to take action to improve their lives. Even people who aren’t spiritual will be moved to take action to have positive thoughts and take actions to make their lives better.
Seven Tips for Survival is a book that will encourage readers to remain patient, have faith, and work to live their best lives.
