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Life Without Limits Book Review

By: Tanya

I recently read a book by Nick Vujici called Life Without Limits.  I’m sure many of you have heard of him through you tube or on TV.  For those of you who haven’t , he is a young man from Australia who was born without arms or legs.  He does have one little left foot.  I have to say it is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read, and I  have read a lot of books.  Despite the fact that he has no arms and legs he has surfed, swam, skateboarded, played soccer and skydived!  

I am amazed at all the things he has accomplished.  So much more than someone who has both arms and legs!  He was fortunate to have a very loving, faith filled, and encouraging family.  He is now a motivational speaker and evangelist.
Twenty years ago I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.  This was shortly after I had given birth to my first child, Kaitlyn Miranda,  I was only twenty-three years old.  My daughter became deathly ill at six weeks of age.  She came down with the same virus I had, but her immune system couldn’t overcome it.  She put up a good fight for 2 1/2 years.  I went on to have two more precious children who are now teenagers, but my first will always hold a special place in my heart.
Over the years it has been a journey raising two children while dealing with a chronic illness.  Some days I really don’t know how I will get through, but I always do with the help of God, friends, and family.  Not all days are hard, but a good many are.
Nick Vujici inspired me to go after my dreams even when it seems like there is no way possible it will come to completion.  The first chapter is called, If You Can’t Get A Miracle, Become One.  He talks a lot in this chapter about finding meaning and purpose in life, in spite of our circumstances.  He talks about his faith in himself and God.  I feel like I can trust what he has to say because he has overcome so much with such a great attitude!  One of my favorite quotes from this chapter is ” You’ll find contentment when your talents and passion are completely engaged, in full force.”  That is what I am trying to do with this blog and my life.  I really enjoy being creative and trying new things, but  I also want to be a voice of inspiration and encouragement.

Another chapter that spoke to me was  Love The Perfectly Imperfect You.  I just love the title alone.  Sometimes we think we can’t make a difference until we have it all together.  If we wait until we have it all together we will never do anything!  God can use ALL of us, including our faults and weaknesses.  I am so glad.  Nick also talks a lot about our attitude.  He says we need to have an attitude of gratitude, action, empathy, and forgiveness.

The very last chapter is titled Make Giving your Mission.  He suggests doing what you love to benefit others.  I have another book review on the Missional Mom that talks about this very thing.  At the end of the new edition of his book there is a personal action plan with questions.  There is also a list of programs that will connect you with ways to help others.

I am now reading his second book Unstoppable, the Incredible Power of Faith in Action.  I highly recommend  both of these books.  If you do read them, I would love to hear your thoughts!

Comments

  1. jamie @ [kreyv] says

    This sounds like a great read. I’ll have to read it. There are always people who have it worse than we do, and if this guy can make such an impact, we all can! Thanks for the review. Visiting from SITS.

  4. Jeanine Tribley says

    Such a beautiful writeup….very inspiring. You have been through so much adversity and gotten through it, due to your faith in God. I must purchase this book. I love your Blog!

    Happy SITS Sharefest!

    Jeanine

  6. Misty Kearns says

    Nick is amazing! I’ve been following him for a couple years now online and have a couple of his DVD’s. So glad you had a chance to read his book and be touched and inspired too! Thanks for linking up at CEO of Me this week!

  7. Jen Ferguson says

    You have some really great thoughts here — I have several friends who live in chronic pain. I always need reminders of how to live outside my circumstances and let God hem me in instead of them. So glad you linked this post with SDG today!

  10. Kathy says

    Tanya, I love this blog post on Nick V. He sounds like such an inspiring young man. Makes me think of how I take simple things for granted. Thank you for sharing some of his chapters.

  11. Kinsey says

    I’ve seen this guy on TV. He is amazing. I need a giant poster of him in my office with the caption, “What’s your problem?”

  12. MaryAnn Dolezal says

    Thank you for the reminder to live past our ailments – I’ve been lamenting all of the not-so-fun changes that have appeared in my 40’s – I’m nearly 47, and it’s time to get over it!

  13. Kimberly says

    Ah yes! This guy IS incredible and inspirational. Mindset is SO critical to an overcoming life – no matter what our challenges are. Perception is EVERYTHING. And perception is always a CHOICE : )

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  1. […] I looked on YouTube for speakers to listen to.  One of those speakers was Jennifer Rothschild.  She is a wife and mother of two.  She is also a singer, pianist, author, and speaker.  She is also completely blind.  She wasn’t born that way.  She became blind at the age of fifteen.  Here is her story.  Nick Vujicic also inspires me.  He was born with no arms and legs.  You can read bout him in one of my previous posts. […]

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