The word "inspiring" is generally overused but this book earns that description. All of our lives have challenges. Without perspective we can dissolve into our challenges rather than our purpose. Nick Vujicic's (pronounced Voy-a-chich)book "Life Without Limits" gives a victorious perspective on how we are not defined by our "handicaps". Nick was born without arms and legs. He has overcome any handicap from this physical reality to become and successful philanthropist, motivational speaker and evangelist. The mechanics of his abilities to drive, swim, surf, scuba dive and simply go to the bathroom are curious and amazing. This book celebrates victory, "ridiculous" victory.
Nick Vujicic |
The book gives a lot of stories from childhood through ministry. His trip to South Africa is memorable but my favorite is when he took a ride on the luggage carousel in an airport. He shares part of his motivational program with his "Ridiculous Rules" and other bullet pointed teaching moments. "Life without Limits" is well written, a quick and infectious read, balanced with anecdotes and teaching, and shares an amazing network of ways to become a philanthropist. I am better for reading this book.
Thanks to Multnomah Press for giving me this book free in exchange for this review as a part of their bloggers for books program and thank you for taking the time to read this review. Alan Van Hooser, TheThoughtfulPastor Blog.
More details from the publisher are at http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/catalog.php?isbn=9780307589736
Addendum: The author is putting together a pretty respectable acting career. Check out the Butterfly Circus, a 20 minute short film, on YOUTUBE at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_MCwlY6zzg. The Aussies are building an industry for these high quality shorts and this is one of them. The more I see of this guy the more I like.
From The Butterfly Circus |
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