Review of God is good

[Seetha E]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "God is good" by Margaret liu collins.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Margaret Liu Collins was born in the turbulent 1940s in the Chinese city of Chongqing. Later, her father's assignment led them to the United States, where she spent most of her life. She felt loved and safe with her parents until her brother was born when she was eight years old. Following ancient Chinese customs, her brother received all of the love and affection, while she became instantly invisible. She did receive a decent education and married a suitor of her choice. But her dream of a beautiful future was cut short soon after she got married.

She realized that her husband was dissatisfied with all she did for him and that she would never be able to meet his standards of her as the ideal housewife. While she lived with him, she and her two small children were subjected to physical and psychological abuse. The Chinese culture and conventions raised her to be seen and not heard. She had accepted Christianity at the age of thirteen but had been skeptical. There is a belief that we grow closer to God during difficult times rather than joyful ones. Her submission, along with sincere requests for direction and redemption from every crisis, encouraged her to become more confident in her approach to prayer, religion, and God.

She has gone on to live a satisfying and rewarding life, both personally and professionally. She continues to consistently pursue God's guidance in His service too. Margaret Liu Collins wrote the book God is Good. She talks of her son's accident that left him comatose, her violent marriage, her transition from teaching to real estate, her other relationships in life, food, money, spending motives, and her service to God. It is not a typical memoir of her challenges and triumphs. She humbly requests that the reader interpret it as a series of examples that merely include her to illustrate the empowerment she gained as a result of her close relationship with God.

The book's straightforward writing style and layout were appealing to me. The author takes the reader through every stage of her life and shares her innermost beliefs, making the book relatable. I agree that one may feel constrained by societal influences and, at times, the erroneous teachings of the church. The book offers countless insights. I concur when she wants us to reject any abuse as an act of love. I also agree with the author's view that God has our best interests at heart, and we should seek guidance for small and big things and trust him, even when our prayers remain unanswered. Above all, we should strive to perform all our actions in His service. These are just a few of the valuable lessons the book has to offer.

In addition to sharing her journey towards Christianity, the author also provides additional sources of inspiration. Don't miss the delightful Joyful Toons by Mike Waters; they were a pleasant surprise. Overall, there is nothing negative that I can say about this book. However, while reading, I did come across a few errors. Although they did not detract from my reading experience, I would recommend getting a professional re-edit to ensure an error-free book. Therefore, I give this book a rating of five out of five stars.

This book is a great source of inspiration for spiritual seekers of all ages. It's also helpful for those who are already on their spiritual journey. If you have any doubts or skepticism, this book will guide you and help you connect with the divine and receive His blessings. For those who are already strong believers, it will reinforce your faith and make it even stronger.

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[Bettny Andrade]

It is incredible how factors such as culture can affect the development of a child's personality. In Chinese culture, most women must be attentive to their husbands and submissive to them. And men born into a family will always be more important. It would be great to be able to read this book, so I will keep that in mind. Thanks for your review!

[Seetha E]

Thanks for taking the time to read the review and sharing your thoughts Bettny. Her journey with God as her general partner, as she describes, is truly worth reading. Hope you get the opportunity.