It's A Wonderful Imperfect Life: Daily Encouragement for Women Who Strive Too Hard to Make It Just Right (Paperback)

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It’s a Wonderful (Imperfect) Life is a collection of daily reminders that God does not want women to live in a continually overwhelmed state. Instead, He wants them to learn and live balanced lives and to enjoy their relationships with family, friends and Him. Life coach Joan C. Webb, author of The Relief of Imperfection, offers good news to readers who try too hard to make everything just right: Imperfect is just right! In her conversational, confessional style, Joan shares war stories from her own fight against perfectionism and invites readers to do battle with her. Armed with humor, grace and helpful coaching exercises, she delivers three minutes a day that will start women on an adventure of just-right, relief-filled imperfection.

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You were not created to live in a continually overwhelmed state, swamped by the demands of family, kids, home, church, culture and career! God designed you to live a balanced life, enjoying your relationships with family, friends, coworkers and Him. Here’s the catch: Learning to be content with “good enough” is the only way to find the rest and balance you long for. Life coach Joan C. Webb, author of The Relief of Imperfection, has good news for every woman who tries too hard tomake everything just right: Imperfection is just right! And only God is perfect. In these daily readings, she shares war stories fromher own fight against perfectionism— and she invites you to join her in escaping the constant tug-of-war! Three minutes a day will free you from the joy-stealing temptation to try tomake yourself, your family, your spirituality and your dreams perfect. Joan’s exclusive coaching exercises will help you uncover the “wonderfulness” already present in your life. This is your guidebook on your quest for just-right, relief-filled imperfection!

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Product Details Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Regal (April 1, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 0830748016 ISBN-13: 978-0830748013 Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #682,041 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Would rate it higher if I could...., December 2, 2009 By  Deena Peterson "The Deena" (Marysville, CA) - See all my reviews As a minister's wife and a former deacon's kid, I've battled with the image of perfection my entire life. I have moments where I'm just 'me', but they are few and far between these days. So I was thrilled to receive a copy of Joan's new devotional, "The Relief of Imperfection"! Joan writes from experience and from wisdom. Her voice is authentic, and her compassion is rich and lavish. She truly has a heart for women. Don't hesitate...don't wait for the perfect time or perfect day...pick up a copy of Joan's book today. And get one for a friend or two...or your sister...or your pastor's wife, even! I'm giving Joan's book, "The Relief of Imperfection", five out of five bookmarks, with a slighty imperfect Valentine heart...'cause I love the book, and I love Joan! 5.0 out of 5 stars Short and oh, so sweet!, July 17, 2009 By  Vicki Kuyper (Phoenix AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    My life is crazy, like the lives of most every other woman I know these days. It feels as though there is too much to do and too little time to do it--which leaves me feeling as though there is too little of me to be the person I'm expected to be. Joan Webb's "It's a Wonderful Imperfect Life" is a beautifully sweet reminder that simply being myself is enough. Not simply "good enough," but enough, period. Joan Webb's devotions are brief enough to fit into my crowded days, yet deep enough to help calm and redirect my often-striving heart. A great gift to give yourself or someone who could use a quiet place in her crazy life. 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Pick-Me-Up for the Overwhelmed Perfectionist, July 10, 2009 By  Rachel Randolph (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) - See all my reviews I am a bit of a perfectionist myself and I often get stressed out trying to get everything just right. I've had this book sitting on my desk for the last couple of months (partially because the cover is really cute and looks nice sitting out). When I'm feeling overwhelmed, I take 3-4 minutes and read one of the quick devos. I always feel more balanced and calm after I read one. Christian women have a lot of pressure to appear to have it all together. Joan points out that this is unrealistic, unbiblical, and unhealthy. It's okay to love yourself and let some other things go. If you're a stressed out perfectionist, this is a great book to keep on hand. Read straight through it or read one here and there.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars The Wait is Over! I have often thought that I couldn't really experience peace and rest, until I had "all my ducks in a row", and things were going smoothly, in every area of my life. Read more Published 5 months ago by K.B. 5.0 out of 5 stars Relief for the Soul Daily encouragement - that's what it seems so many people are missing in their lives. And these are the real deal. Read more Published 5 months ago by Marsha Crockett 5.0 out of 5 stars Very Insightful The author, Joan Webb brings it all home to your own experience in moments. I highly recommend this book, a must read. Published 5 months ago by Sharon Brock 5.0 out of 5 stars Encouraged, Uplifted and Blessed Joan Webb has an excellent way of expressing basic principles that apply to so many women. They certainly apply to me. Read more Published 5 months ago by Bethany Fleming 5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect devotional for those who struggle with perfection Joan Webb provides practical examples of perfection to which individuals can relate. She drew me in with her stories and warm, compassionate style. Published 5 months ago by Ladona Maupin 5.0 out of 5 stars Joan C. Webb has done it again! I think this is the 8th book by Joan C. Webb that I have read. Once again, as I sit down to read, I feel like I am sitting across the table from a friend who understands me and... Read more Published 5 months ago by L.J. 5.0 out of 5 stars Balance By Day Since we understand that God's plan was for woman to be a "helpmate"; it would seem highly likely that we have all received the "chip" that drives us "to help". Read more Published 5 months ago by Patricia J. Brock 5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect gift book! I gave Joan's book 'It's a Wonderful (Imperfect) Life' as a birthday gift to a friend while we were on retreat... Read more Published 5 months ago by Donna L. Baldwin 5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshment for Overwhelmed I read every book Joan Webb writes! I don't know any woman who doesn't need reminders to stop the frenzy in our heads and relax with our imperfections so we can enjoy our real... Read more Published 5 months ago by Becky Johnson 5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I could buy this for every woman I know! If I had the money, I would buy a copy of "It's a Wonderful (Imperfect) Life: Devotional Readings for Women Who Strive Too Hard to Make It Just Right" by Joan C. Read more Published 5 months ago by Patrice Fagnant-macarthur Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Regal (April 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830748016
• ISBN-13: 978-0830748013
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #682,041 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Would rate it higher if I could...., December 2, 2009

By	Deena Peterson "The Deena" (Marysville, CA) - See all my reviews

As a minister's wife and a former deacon's kid, I've battled with the image of perfection my entire life.

I have moments where I'm just 'me', but they are few and far between these days. So I was thrilled to receive a copy of Joan's new devotional, "The Relief of Imperfection"!

Joan writes from experience and from wisdom. Her voice is authentic, and her compassion is rich and lavish. She truly has a heart for women.

Don't hesitate...don't wait for the perfect time or perfect day...pick up a copy of Joan's book today. And get one for a friend or two...or your sister...or your pastor's wife, even! I'm giving Joan's book, "The Relief of Imperfection", five out of five bookmarks, with a slighty imperfect Valentine heart...'cause I love the book, and I love Joan!

5.0 out of 5 stars Short and oh, so sweet!, July 17, 2009

By	Vicki Kuyper (Phoenix AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My life is crazy, like the lives of most every other woman I know these days. It feels as though there is too much to do and too little time to do it--which leaves me feeling as though there is too little of me to be the person I'm expected to be. Joan Webb's "It's a Wonderful Imperfect Life" is a beautifully sweet reminder that simply being myself is enough. Not simply "good enough," but enough, period. Joan Webb's devotions are brief enough to fit into my crowded days, yet deep enough to help calm and redirect my often-striving heart. A great gift to give yourself or someone who could use a quiet place in her crazy life.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Pick-Me-Up for the Overwhelmed Perfectionist, July 10, 2009

By	Rachel Randolph (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) - See all my reviews

I am a bit of a perfectionist myself and I often get stressed out trying to get everything just right. I've had this book sitting on my desk for the last couple of months (partially because the cover is really cute and looks nice sitting out). When I'm feeling overwhelmed, I take 3-4 minutes and read one of the quick devos. I always feel more balanced and calm after I read one. Christian women have a lot of pressure to appear to have it all together. Joan points out that this is unrealistic, unbiblical, and unhealthy. It's okay to love yourself and let some other things go. If you're a stressed out perfectionist, this is a great book to keep on hand. Read straight through it or read one here and there.