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8 Reasons Your Life Matters: You are not an accident. You are loved. (John Herrick Collection Book 3) Kindle Edition

by John Herrick (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.2 2,158 ratings

Book 3 of 7: John Herrick Collection

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"If I were to disappear, would anybody notice?"

Each of us has asked that question in dark, honest moments.

In his first nonfiction book, 8 REASONS YOUR LIFE MATTERS, bestselling author John Herrick combines personal struggles with biblical insight. Injecting eight chapters with humor, memoir moments, and a postmodern perspective on life, Herrick shares eight reasons your life matters:

Your Life is More Permanent than Your Struggles
God Sees You Differently than You See Yourself
You Have a Destiny
You are Remembered, not Forgotten
You Were Someone’s First Pick
Your Absence Would Leave a Permanent Hole
People Need to See You Overcome
You are Loved and Valued

Eight solid reasons to give life one more chance. Eight reasons your life matters.

Join John Herrick, author of the novels From The Dead and The Landing, and discover fresh purpose for your life.

For readers who enjoy best sellers by John Maxwell, Joyce Meyer, Joel Osteen, and Adam Houge.

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About the Author

John Herrick is the bestselling author of Between These Walls, From the Dead, and 8 Reasons Your Life Matters. A graduate of the University of Missouri--Columbia, readers turn to him as a chronicler of spiritual journey and the human heart.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CRTELBQ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Segue Blue (May 15, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 15, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 226 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 69 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #2,247,761 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #7,053 in Christian Self-Help
- #8,182 in Two-Hour Self-Help Short Reads
- #9,471 in Christian Inspiration

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John Herrick is best known as a chronicler of the human heart. His complex characters and earnest tone prompted Publishers Weekly to write, "Herrick will make waves." When he is not writing, he loves long drives on the interstate. He is a sucker for 1990s music. Herrick lives in South Carolina.

Visit his website at www.johnherrick.net.

You can find John online at:

@johnherrick

facebook.com/johnherrickbooks

goodreads.com/johnherrick

youtube.com/c/JohnHerrick

Soundtracks for his novels as Spotify playlists:

https://open.spotify.com/user/9fzucwl3r2bvqsh8j66qck24e

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Christy Bower

As one who has struggled in this area, I found it reassuring

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017

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John Herrick has an easy-to-read style. Although you know he is addressing the deep hurts people feel and some of his readers may be contemplating suicide, he maintains a respectful and matter-of-fact tone rather than pleading. He offers eight truths from the Bible but his text is far from preachy. He develops each idea with personal experiences and concludes with a person in the Bible who felt that way and he demonstrates what God was doing in that situation that can only be seen in hindsight.

This is a well-written eBook for people struggling with depression, self-worth, and even suicidal thoughts. It emphasizes a long-term perspective and gives reasons to tough-it-out rather than give up on life. As the author says, “Every dark season in life comes to an end. If you hang in there long enough, you’ll reach the dawn.”

As one who has struggled in this area, I found it reassuring and I might have to make myself a reminder sheet listing the eight reasons. For me, the best (most relevant) reason to keep persevering is: “Somebody out there needs to see you overcome.”

8 Reasons Your Life Matters is worth a read, especially if you want some encouraging thoughts to lift you out of despair or to arm yourself with points to be able to help others.

This review first appeared on my blog, ChristyBower.com.

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Kathryn Freedman

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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2014

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Very good book - John Herrick does use this book as a forum to sort through his personal demons and at times it comes across as "look at what all I have accomplished - you can do it too."

I enjoyed the book, but I hate that he did not mention mental illness or encourage those contemplating suicide to seek professional help. Sometimes just having a more positive outlook will not cure a true mental illness.

****If you feel you are depressed and have thoughts of suicide I beg you to reach out to someone so that you can receive professional advice which might serve to supplement the teachings in this book.

Overall this is a very good book and you will feel a connection to God as well as to the author. I am going to recommend this book to my Bible study group at my church!

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Abele

Absolutely FANTASTIC and Extremely Moving Book that provides Heartfelt ENCOURAGEMENT.

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2014

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The Introduction grabbed me right from the start and is quite moving. "If readers receive one message from my novels, I want them to know their lives matter" is the very first line. THAT says a LOT. Further, the author hopes readers "might receive encouragement through my written words" ... and I certainly did.

The chapters that follow wonderfully detail each of the reasons offered in the Title. The author relates many personal experiences, various stories, and solid references. Using the NAS (New American Standard) version of the Bible was a wise choice as it is a superb translation.

This book is extremely well written and thoughtfully formatted with an active Table of Contents. It is also X-RAY Enabled, which is a valuable Kindle feature that I ALWAYS look for and greatly appreciate. Excellent grammar and punctuation make reading seamless and enjoyable.

The author's SINCERITY is genuinely refreshing. I found the following quote: "You are loved. You are valued. Your life matters." particularly endearing. This is a FANTASTIC book from start to finish!

As such, I wholeheartedly highly recommend 8 REASONS YOUR LIFE MATTERS with a 5 Star Rating. Enjoy!

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CatInMyLap

ABSOLUTE MUST READ AND LIFELONG TREASURE!

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2014

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This is an absolute read for any person who either has as of yet to come into knowing God, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.....or has been just questioning the reason for being alive, existing. It is most definitely a must read, personally speaking, for "ALL" Christians of all ages and regardless of how long their relationship with the Lord Jesus has been. There is so many rich tidbits of God's Wisdom, outstanding, simplified and easily understood. Recently, marked 31 years in my personal relationship with the Lord in my heart, and my life, an ever going and ever learning fascinating journey, and yes, with many challenging times. He never ceases to amaze me, especially in how He uses so many unique sources, such as this author's beautiful inspiration. READ IT...OVER AND OVER....IT IS SO RICH AND REWARDING.....AND SHARE IT WITH ANYONE.....YOU'LL BE SUCH A PAY-IT-FORWARD BLESSING!!! Thank you John Herrick!!!

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S. D. Skidmore

Inspirational

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2014

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Very inspirational but nothing that I haven't been told or heard before. I think the author is someone we can all relate to and that is a plus for a book of this type. I would recommend this book to someone that is depressed and needing an uplifting word or to someone that is grieving. I personally was rather hoping that it would be a bit more on the religious point of view.

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2018

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If you're struggling with depression...well, you may need a magnesium and/or B6 supplement! Otherwise (and likely in addition to), this book will help you. If you're asking about the meaning of life, this book will help you. If you're a person of faith who is experiencing a "dark night of the soul", this book will help you. If you're not sure your existence is making a positive difference in the world, this book will help you.

It's a well-written, quick read in which the author shares both personal experience and biblical examples to back up his claim that YOUR. LIFE. IS. IMPORTANT. I recommend it to anyone needing an emotional or spiritual boost.

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Debi Rowland

Encouragment

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023

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I would suggest anyone who is struggling with self-worth, doubt, purpose, etc. to read this book and ask God to open your heart and mind to his wi;;.

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Maggie

Maybe I do have a purpose after all

Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2015

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I guess there are times in all of our lives when we wonder why we are even here. Although I'm still not sure of my purpose, I am hopeful that I actually do have one. Thank you John Herrick for giving me some encouragement.

Manu

Thank you

Reviewed in India on December 1, 2015

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This book is for some one who really has lost all hopes in life, reading this book has given one message if no one is there in your life God is there and is looking at you for ever.

lIve life Love life

Aaron Rowles

Amazing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2014

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I have just mentally consumed the powerful words in the book, within two nights. I have so much to say to the author - that's for sure!

Right now, I am depressed and cold in life. I am just 20 years old, and am an aspiring writer. My dealing in life has not been good so far. This book has provided personalised words, that have uplifted my soul, and allowed me to "press forward" on the more shadier part on life's path.

Author: if you happen to read this review, I would very much enjoy an e-mail from you! Aaron.t.rowles@gmail.com

God is the antidote for every cut I have received on this battlefield. If I go now, I will be a permanent hole in somebody's progression. This book is pain-absorbing, gold.

Aaron

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