Review of Curses, Plagues and Pandemonium
Posted: 01 Jul 2025, 14:19
[Following is a volunteer review of "Curses, Plagues and Pandemonium" by Holly Lewerenz.]
Holly Lewerenz’s Curses, Plagues and Pandemonium: Finding Peace, Provision and Protection in Perilous Times is a heartfelt and ambitions exploration of spiritual resilience in the face of any difficult circumstance. I found this book to be a lovely blend between spiritual guidance and personal reflection.
I found this book very knowledgeable and insightful. I loved the features at the end of each chapter, especially the ‘action assignments’ which offer practical help and lots of actionable steps to help navigate life’s moments of chaos. It is amazing how Lewerenz is able to encourage the reader to engage actively which can be genuinely helpful for personal growth.
While the intension is rooted in positivity, it veers into being overly directive. Certain sections feel less like an invitation to reflect and more like being told what to believe. Readers who prefer a more open approach may find this off-putting.
However, the tone is very nurturing and Lewerenz writes with a voice that feels both comforting and confident. The writing flows smoothly and I found the themes manageable and clear. It is easy to follow which makes this book, in particular, very accessible even when it touches on more complex ideas. It is also well edited as I found no grammatical errors which aids in the flow of the writing.
In my opinion, having an entire section dedicated to ‘Tongues’ was not necessary and I feel this was not in line with the theme of the rest of the book. Also, the Bible quotations are many so can, at times, come off as too ‘preachy’. I found this to pull me away from the otherwise compassionate rhythm of the book.
Overall, I rate Curses, Plagues and Pandemonium: Finding Peace, Provision and Protection in Perilous Times by Holly Lewerenz a 3 out of 5 stars as it is a comforting and structured read that offers practical tools yet feels overly directive and ‘preachy’ in areas. It may cause friction for those who are new or who are exploring their spiritual or emotional challenges. It will likely appeal to readers who are looking for a steady voice in the midst of personal upheaval.
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Curses, Plagues and Pandemonium
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Holly Lewerenz’s Curses, Plagues and Pandemonium: Finding Peace, Provision and Protection in Perilous Times is a heartfelt and ambitions exploration of spiritual resilience in the face of any difficult circumstance. I found this book to be a lovely blend between spiritual guidance and personal reflection.
I found this book very knowledgeable and insightful. I loved the features at the end of each chapter, especially the ‘action assignments’ which offer practical help and lots of actionable steps to help navigate life’s moments of chaos. It is amazing how Lewerenz is able to encourage the reader to engage actively which can be genuinely helpful for personal growth.
While the intension is rooted in positivity, it veers into being overly directive. Certain sections feel less like an invitation to reflect and more like being told what to believe. Readers who prefer a more open approach may find this off-putting.
However, the tone is very nurturing and Lewerenz writes with a voice that feels both comforting and confident. The writing flows smoothly and I found the themes manageable and clear. It is easy to follow which makes this book, in particular, very accessible even when it touches on more complex ideas. It is also well edited as I found no grammatical errors which aids in the flow of the writing.
In my opinion, having an entire section dedicated to ‘Tongues’ was not necessary and I feel this was not in line with the theme of the rest of the book. Also, the Bible quotations are many so can, at times, come off as too ‘preachy’. I found this to pull me away from the otherwise compassionate rhythm of the book.
Overall, I rate Curses, Plagues and Pandemonium: Finding Peace, Provision and Protection in Perilous Times by Holly Lewerenz a 3 out of 5 stars as it is a comforting and structured read that offers practical tools yet feels overly directive and ‘preachy’ in areas. It may cause friction for those who are new or who are exploring their spiritual or emotional challenges. It will likely appeal to readers who are looking for a steady voice in the midst of personal upheaval.
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Curses, Plagues and Pandemonium
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon