Only You Can Be You: 21 Days to Making Your Life Count [Hardcover]

Erik Rees (Author), Rick Warren (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 7, 2009

If you desire clarity and confidence in your life, travel with Rees on this 21-day journey to living the life you were meant to live and experiencing the freedom you long for. Simple, yes! Challenging, yes! If you feel frustrated with trying to find your purpose in life, Rees reminds you of your uniqueness before God. He further directs you in maximizing your time on Earth.  This audiobook will challenge, empower, focus, inspire, and touch us all, wherever we are in our spiritual walk. Discover the abundant life God has designed you to have. Erik Rees is not only challenging you to make your life count, but offering you the opportunity to connect with him daily so he can help you. The audiobook you hold in your hands is way more than words . . . it?s an interactive life coaching experience! For the next three weeks of your life you have the wonderful opportunity to connect daily with pastor and life purpose expert Erik Rees through listening, video coaching, podcasts, and daily encouragements. Don?t miss this opportunity! Sign up today online (www.onlyyoucanbeyou.com) for the Only You Can Be You 21 Day Connection and make your life truly count!  Insert disc 7 to access a PDF with discussion questions and help in assessing your God-given tools .

--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"You can only be you and God will always be God. Erik reminds us what a wonderful gift both of those truths can be. Join Erik for a life-changing journey." -- John Ortberg, author and pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church

"Home run! Take this 21-day journey with Erik Rees, and your life will never be the same. This book will show you how to live like you mean it!" -- Les Parrott, PhD, founder of RealRelationships.com and author of Love Talk

"Only You Can Be You is a great book to help readers of all ages discover the uniqueness and wonder of you. Don't miss this opportunity to make your life truly count." -- Stephen Arterburn, founder and chairman of New Life Ministries

"Do you desire to make a significant difference with your life? Do you long to hear the Lord say, 'Well done'? If so, take the Only You Can Be You 21-Day Challenge and make the rest of your life the best of your life." -- Bob Buford, cofounder of Leadership Network; author of Halftime and Finishing Well

"Do you desire more out of life? Are your talents and passions being fully expressed? Does your career provide little fulfillment? Well, Erik Rees has the perfect answer! Only You Can Be You is the only book you'll need to help you get your life back into focus and eliminate stress and anxiety while increasing your happiness and satisfaction." -- Dr. Gary Smalley, author of Change Your Heart, Change Your Life

"Want to know who you are and how to make your life truly count for God? Then read this book and join Erik Rees for the Only You Can Be You 21 Day Connection. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts on God-given uniqueness." -- Kerry Shook, senior pastor, Fellowship of The Woodlands, and author of One Month to Live --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Rees is the Pastor of Life Mission at the Saddleback Community Church, in Lake Forest, CA. He is also a certified life coach specializing in purpose discovery and career fulfillment. Rees is the author of several books and speaks nationally and globally through churches and conferences. His web site:

Rees is the Pastor of Life Mission at Saddleback Community Church, in Lake Forest, CA.  Rees is also a certified life coaching specializing in purpose discovery and career fulfillment.  Rees is the author of several books and shares his messages nationally and globally through churches and conferences.  Discover more online at www.erikrees.com.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Howard Books (July 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141657302X
• ISBN-13: 978-1416573029
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #686,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Erik Rees is pastor of the Ministry and S.H.A.P.E. Discovery teams at Saddleback Church. He also dedicates time to equipping pastors from all around the world on how to do the same within their church. Erik is the author of S.H.A.P.E. and Congratulations...You're Gifted, and his greatest joy in life is spending time with his wife and three children. You can find out more about Erik and S.H.A.P.E. at www.erikrees.com.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The discovery of a lifetime, July 7, 2009

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Truth Pursuer (Lake Forest, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only You Can Be You: 21 Days to Making Your Life Count (Hardcover)

Next to becoming a Christian, nothing has changed my life like realizing God made me the way I am ON PURPOSE--to accomplish what he made me to do! And that goes for every one of us.

Only You Can Be You is a three-week adventure in discovering all those amazing pieces that make up you, and then figuring out how they've been perfectly designed to fit together. It's like putting together the puzzle that is you, only what you end up with isn't meant to go back in the box or be put in a frame on your wall. The idea is you go out and use that completed picture to do what only you can do.

I love what Erik Rees has to teach us in this thoughtful, passionate book. He knows what he's talking about, because it's his story too.

I encourage you to pick up a copy, put on a pot of coffee, pull up a chair--and get to know yourself. You have nothing to lose . . . and a life not wasted to gain.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! Easy read!, July 6, 2009

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Rick Brotherton "Rick Brotherton Photography" (Ladera Ranch, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Only You Can Be You: 21 Days to Making Your Life Count (Hardcover)

Wow! I wish every book was like this. What makes this book so cool is that it combines 21 days of personalized coaching through[...]. And it's FREE! You just sign up and then everyday you get an email that reminds you what pages you should be reading that day and there's also a short video from the author. It's kinda neat to hear what he has to say about the book and the meaning you should be taking away. I know it's just a video, but it's like having coach there to guide your though the book. The book itself talks about how we each have a specific purpose in life and shows how to discover your purpose. I guess that's the "Only You Can Be You" part!

Definitely a must read. I highly recommend it for anyone wondering if life has more to offer than 9 to 5.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS YOUR SIGN - START READING THIS WEEK, December 4, 2009

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B. Rucker (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only You Can Be You: 21 Days to Making Your Life Count (Hardcover)

THIS IS YOUR SIGN - START READING "ONLY YOU CAN BE YOU" THIS WEEK.

I have read many self discovery books and taken career/personality placement exams - But, none have given me the answers I was seeking.

"Only You Can Be You" - Is a Must-Read for everyone - Because each individual is naturally wired with a longing to find their unique and fulfilling purpose in life.

SIGNS THAT THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU: feeling stressed, burned-out, overwhelmed, unfulfilled, frantic, defeated, confused, discouraged, unmotivated, insignificant, etc. (Even if only one or two apply to you - Those are big signs)

Now, imagine your life Free, Confident, Joyful, Fulfilled, Loving, Meaningful, Stable, Content, Peaceful and Satisfying.

"Only You Can Be You" - Will help you uncover your true talents, gifts, passions, personality and the value/purpose of your experiences - As well as, how to apply your unique design for living the Perfectly Peaceful life that you Deserve.

THE SIGNS ARE NOT ALWAYS THIS VISABLE - START READING "ONLY YOU CAN BE YOU" THIS WEEK.