I am such a fan of this man of faith. In this book, he uses quick wit and deep knowledge of the political realm to inform and inspire the reader. We need more people like Mike who are both daring and bold enough to express their opinions and ideas.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC for an honest review. Down to earth common sense tips! A very enjoyable read.

I like Mike Huckabee. I'd support him if he were running for something again. There are probably not many people in the political world with whom I would align more closely ideologically and politically. So I was looking forward to reading Rare, Medium, or Done Well: Make the Most of Your Life.



This book is full of the good sense and home-spun wisdom Huckabee is known for. As a pastor, he has walked with and led people through life's challenges. As governor of Arkansas and a candidate for president, he knows the bare knuckle, back-room reality of life in the political arena. As a commentator and media figure, he can now comment on life and politics from a more detached perspective.



Huckabee's view is to keep the end in mind and build a lasting legacy. Some people end up rare, putting their hope in short-term, earthly priorities, unprepared for eternity. Others are medium, mediocre, living without conviction or impact. We should aim to be "done well," living for the next lifetime.



There's plenty of wisdom here, and I don't want to diminish that, but I had a hard time getting past Huckabee's style. He reminded me of a pastor I once had whose sermons were less scriptural exposition and more strung together sermon illustrations. This book sometimes felt like that. Huckabee may still use his Sermon Illustrations Omnibus--Pulpit Edition book from his pastoring days. As much as I appreciated Huckabee's viewpoints and hard-won wisdom, it was diminished by the corny illustrations and anecdotes that only marginally added to his points.





Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the complimentary electronic review copy!

An excellent book filled with wisdom, great observations, and advice. As Mike Huckabee shares experiences from his own life, we’re encouraged to live a life of faith and good character. You’ll be inspired and challenged to serve others in an unselfish way. The questions at the end of each chapter would work well for a book club or book study.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

This was a great read by Mike Huckabee. Down-to-earth, common sense tips for life that I think a lot of people could think about in this era. From your early beginning in life to facing death, this book offers thoughtful Christian perspectives that will really cause readers to evaluate their life and how they can live better. A fantastic read, especially if you're a fan of Huckabee.

One of the good guys! A respected politician, news commentator, and former pastor, Huckabee chronicles his life with humor and grace as he raises a family and creates a legacy sure to benefit future generations. Chocked full of life lessons and biblical wisdom, this book is sure to give the reader food for thought and inspiration for creating their own legacy and a fulfilling life in the service to others. Highly recommended!

This is a book that will make you think long and hard about the legacy you will leave behind. Each chapter has questions at the end. This is a book everybody needs to read. Thank you Worthy Publishing via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. This is my honest opinion.

Mike Huckabee is one of a kind. His writing style is engaging and he is not afraid to give his opinion of matters.

As a pastor turned politician, Mike Huckabee writes about life and legacy with a unique perspective. In his current role as a national TV host and news contributor, Huckabee is engaging, encouraging, and well respected. This book features the characteristic humor, insightful anecdotes, and down to Earth approach that Huckabee is known for. The main point of this book can be boiled down to this: Service to others and thinking about future generations is more important than who we are or what we have.

This book was originally published as "Living Beyond Your Lifetime", which I have always thought was Mike's best book. The message of being intentional about the legacy you leave is something I took from that original book, and I have tried to share this with others throughout my lifetime. The message in this book is just as relevant today as it was almost 20 years ago when it was first published. The content, however, is new and updated to reflect the current political and social climate.

This book is not the gospel according to Mike Huckabee. In this book, Huckabee discusses the topics of politics, religion, careers, marriage, family, pornography, love vs. lust, faith, leadership, positive thinking, stewardship, pain and suffering, leaving a lasting legacy, and the certainty of death. Huckabee examines all of these topics through a Biblical lens. The end of each chapter provides discussion questions that are designed to help you reflect on your life in relation to the content provided. This would be a great book for small group studies.

I would highly recommend this book to all Christians. I hope you will read it, be encouraged by it, and be intentional about the life you live. I received this as a free ARC from Worthy Publishing Group on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.