Always Know with Melinda Estabrooks

 

Every once in awhile you stumble onto a book at just the right time.

This collection of stories begins with the last line of the show See Hear Love "Always know . . . you are seen, heard, and deeply loved by God." After a year of isolation and conflict these words hit with a much needed truth which unfolds throughout the pages thanks to a chorus of voices.

I was truly impressed with the diversity of this collection with 50 contributors from different walks and stages of life. It really hit me as such a reflection of the body of Christ, so many different parts coming together to share truth, uplift, and encourage reflection and growth.
With such diversity in its pages it would be a challenge not to find a voice that resonates. There is such power in a person's story and you can feel the heart of the writers coming through the pages.
 I think the diversity lends itself to Always Know being a book that will connect through multiple reads with different chapters connecting with readers at different stages in life.

The book is also very easy to engage with. Most of the chapters average two pages with the main text, reflection, takeaway, and author bio. It was so easy to grab the book in a quiet moment and read a chapter while reflecting on the follow up questions while I moved through my day.

If you're like me who's always looking to dig a little deeper, Always Know also has an amazing feature where each chapter is linked with an episode of See Hear Love (another great resource from Melinda). This really lets readers customize how they engage the material and allows for more in depth engagement on the chapters that stay with you.

5 out of 5 stars

I received this book as part of the #AlwaysKnowBook tour. The opinions are my own.