Review of Giving Birth to Hope
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Review of Giving Birth to Hope
Yvonne Frank Moore's book, "Giving Birth to Hope: A 31-Day Devotional," is filled with the author's experiences and intended to provide Christian lessons to readers. The author, a medical doctor, shares numerous personal stories to impart lessons on topics such as love, forgiveness, and uprightness. Raised by her grandmother, Yvonne had many experiences growing up and more as an adult, both Christian and non-Christian, which she hopes will positively influence readers by sharing them.
The book is infused with scriptural references at different points to provide scriptural meanings and interpretations. The author's stories are relatable; these events happen to many individuals, but not everyone is willing to share them to guide others religiously. It was commendable that the author did so effectively. The inclusion of prayers at the end of each daily entry helped with a proper understanding of the intended lessons. I always felt the need to follow the prayers, showing that the author aimed to ensure readers understood and were greatly influenced by the book.
The entries in the book were neither overly lengthy nor ambiguously written, which was a significant advantage. Each entry was concise enough to be easily digestible, yet rich with meaning and insight. Additionally, the book shed light on several historical issues, such as racism, and connected these past events to present-day lessons. I appreciated these historical explorations, which reminded me how long these issues have existed.
I did not find many errors when I read this book, nor did I find anything to dislike. The book had a positive impact on me, and I'm sure it will do the same for other readers. Based on the above, I rate the book 5 out of 5.
I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking spiritual growth, encouragement, and guidance through relatable, real-life stories. It is particularly suited for Christians looking for daily devotional material that is both insightful and uplifting.
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She is an active member of True Light Baptist Church where she part of the social media team, A Minute for Your Health, and the book club. She is also the volunteer wellness coach for Dreamgirls Healthier You, a virtual support group of ladies from all over the country who simply want to become their healthiest selves.Dr. Moore is an avid sports fan and an enthusiastic interval runner. She is a perennial St. Jude Hero, running to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In 2021 she completed the challenge of finishing at least one, half marathon in each of the 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico. She is now pursuing the goal of completing 100 half marathons having now done 84 of them at this writing.Since retiring from delivering babies, her medical practice focuses on gynecology and helping her patients live healthier lives through positive lifestyle and behavioral changes. It truly has become a passion for her! She writes a blog for her patients about various topics on healthy living particularly as we age. The blog address is ymoore4health.com. Sharing scriptures and prayers with patients allows to her to bring the love of Jesus to her interactions with patients. Dr. Moore has been quoted as saying that her close personal relationship with God has transformed her from "a doctor who happens to be a Christian into a Christian who just happens to be a doctor."
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