Through many personal anecdotes and scripture, Christian Bevere writes a book that encourages the reader to leave behind the things that draw you away from Christ to run towards the truth of who God made you to be. While Bevere writes honestly and fervently for change for the reader, I felt the book stayed on the surface, did not dig deep into how to internalize the truths of scripture that would help the reader lean more on Christ and what he says about each member of his creation. This book is a great introduction to the idea that we have allowed culture to say too much about who we are as image-bearers of Christ, but I felt it barely scratched the surface of the topic.

An interesting book. Definitely aimed more at teenagers and young adults. I enjoyed it but didn't feel it was super relevant for me in my 30s.

Summary:
If you're stuck in the lie that your past mistakes have limited your future, discover how to break free from shame and let God redeem, repurpose, and rewrite your story.

Thoughts:
As someone who has recently dealt with a significant amount of trauma, I can attest that a book like this is needed for fellow Christians who are walking through difficult pasts. What I loved the most about the book Break Up With What Broke You was how incredibly relatable it was. It has truly helped me to see how powerful it is to let go of your past, shame, and regret.

I really appreciate Christian's vulnerability in giving examples from her own life of how she moved on from situations in her past. I've taken a lot of notes on shame, which seems to be a major thing in my life and I didn't really realize it until this past year. I would highly recommend this book to someone struggling with things that took place in the past and wanting to move on.

I found this book to be very interesting and intriguing. I would recommend this a friend because this is a book for everyone.

Break Up with What Broke You
How God Redeems and Rewrites Your Story
by Christian Bevere
Pub Date 15 Aug 2023 | Archive Date 15 Oct 2023
Revell
Christian| Self-Help


Revell and Netgalley provided me with a copy of Break Up With What Broke You for review:



Stop letting your past dictate your future



A breakup is typically associated with rocky road ice cream, rom-com reruns, and rough crying sessions. However, not this one! This is an invitation to liberation, a chance to discover who you truly are and let go of who you have been. It is often our past mistakes and regrets that hold us back from reaching our full potential. What is the best way to heal and move forward? You must break up with what broke you in order to find your breakthrough.


Your less can be exchanged for more.
Shame's lies can be silenced.
Your original design can be restored.

Christian Bevere explains how to overcome what has held you back with great compassion. In this book, she provides practical advice on how to overcome regret, insecurity, and shame so that you may develop a positive, godly self-image and be able to move into your future with confidence and expectation. Christian can assist you in making a clean break today. Whatever has left you feeling broken, God desires to redeem and rewrite your story.


I give Broke Up With What Broke You five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

Lead by the title and description, I somehow totally missed the fact that the book is also a Christian book, and my relationships with Christian views are pretty strained. But I was pleasantly surprised by the book and author, who regained my belief in the possibility of Christian books being suitable for modern women and the current world.

Is this book for everyone? Still, not really, as it does have quite some excerpts from the Bible and their explanation, which didn't bother me much, personally, but those would be a distinguishing factor across other women's empowerment and self-help books for non-Christian readers. But you can see that I added "women's empowerment" here, and this is a winning point for this book and a reason for Christian women to choose it, as this book was like a breath of fresh air after being stuck in a dusty closet of old pushed-upon beliefs, with, finally, some realistic and feministic outlook on different life events and how to deal with them - break up with them, as, either way, it's not worth to be stuck.

Not my standard self-help book, but I enjoyed it, and would recommend it - 4 stars.
For author, Christian Bevere, thank you for sharing your experiences and finding the right words! I found something to relate to on a deeply personal level although our experiences were different.

Thank you to NetGalley and Revell for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a soul-stirring book that offers a powerful invitation to self-liberation and personal growth. Christian Bevere's compassionate guidance shows readers how to break free from the shackles of their past, allowing them to discover their true selves and embrace a brighter future.

As someone seeking healing from past traumas and regrets, this book came as a beacon of hope and comfort. It spoke directly to my heart and offered practical ways to overcome the burdens that have held me back for so long. Christian Bevere's writing style is both engaging and empathetic, making it easy to connect with the message and apply the advice in my own life.

It offers profound insights into healing regret, insecurity, and shame, and encourages readers to develop a positive and godly self-image. Each chapter is filled with wisdom and encouragement, guiding readers towards a path of self-acceptance and restoration. The book's ability to instill confidence and hope for a brighter future is truly remarkable.

I can already tell that "Breakup to Breakthrough" will become a well-worn companion on my healing journey. Its message resonates deeply, and I know I will return to its pages time and again for inspiration and guidance. This book has become an essential part of my personal growth toolkit, and I am immensely grateful for the transformation it has sparked within me.

In conclusion, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this life-changing book in exchange for my honest review. All in all, the book is a gift that will continue to uplift and empower many souls seeking redemption and healing. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone yearning for a fresh start and a chance to break free from the past and embrace a more fulfilling future. #BreakUpwithWhatBrokeYou #NetGalley

I was super excited to see this book as I love the Beveres and have read books by others in the family, listened to teaching from them, etc. Christian did not disappoint! Her writing style is refreshingly candid and open, sharing kind insights and personal experience. Overall, it feels almost like having a cup of coffee with a friend or a comforting hug.
Many thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC in return for my honest review.

BLURB:
Breakups are typically synonymous with rocky road ice cream, rom-com reruns, and rough crying sessions. But not this one! This is an invitation to liberation, a chance to release who you've been and discover who you truly are. Often, our former mistakes and regrets hold us back from where we're called to be. How can one heal and move on? To find your breakthrough, you must break up with what broke you.

You can leave your less for more.
You can silence shame's lies.
You can restore your original design.

With great compassion, Christian Bevere shows how to leave behind what's held you back. She offers practical ways to overcome regret, insecurity, and shame so that you can develop a positive, godly self-image and move into your future with confident expectation. With Christian's help, you can make a clean break today. No matter what left you feeling broken, God wants to redeem and rewrite your story.

MY REVIEW:

This book was just what I needed, my soul was craving a fresh start from the trauma of my past, a trauma I could not release, even though it caused me so much pain and regret.

This will be a book I return to again and again on my healing journey.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in return for my honest review.

This was an enjoyable title. Its always a bit difficult to give a review on a religious self help title. I think its one of those reads where you can take from it what you need and leave the rest. I think it'll be a great tool for those who need to heal and move on. This would be something great in audio form as well.

I requested this book based on the Bevere last name and sure enough, a relative! The author shares good stories and offers some good insight, but I feel like nothing I read was different than other similar books.

This book will be an incredible tool and companion on many people's journeys to healing and moving on from a past filled with mistakes and regrets. Christian shares with compassion and vulnerability, as she travels on the journey with you.

I feel like this book will be an incredible tool and companion on many peoples journeys to healing and moving on from a past filled with mistakes and regrets. Christian shares with compassion and vulnerability, as she travels on the journey with you.

Thank you for the author, publisher and NetGalley UK for a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

As somone who went through a devestating break up very recently I’m very much looking forward to reading and acquiring this. I know many of our readers will too. This is a very universal situation. I will be sharing more thoughts and a full review soon, but I very much like the presentation of what I’m seeing so far,