Reading a nonfiction Christian book on living 

Live by Sadi Robertson Huff 

| writing through life one step at a time | 

Hello lovelies! I’ve been wanting to read more nonfiction books, specifically books that encourage and inspire me in my faith and walk with God. I love reading Sadi’s books and listening to her podcast: WHOA that’s good podcast! Years ago I hosted a book club with me, my sister and bestie over zoom to read Live Fearless. That was a really impactful book even just in being able to grow in my speaking skills in front of people (by hosting) which was a big fear of mine. Sadi really feels like a “big sister” and I’m always really inspired by her. I was so excited to read her book Live! 

Now let’s get to the review! If you want to know how I rate books, it is at the bottom of the review! 

What Is The Book About?   

Live, from New York Times bestselling author and popular social media presence Sadie Robertson, addresses life's weightiest matters and choices in fun, practical, and biblical ways and leads readers to engage with God's truth and light in a world that is growing more and more confusing.

There's a big difference between being alive and knowing how to truly live. To be alive is something that happens to you. But to truly live is something you get to choose each day. As Robertson says, "When you truly learn to live the life God offers, your whole existence becomes a verb."

In Live, Sadie Robertson inspires teens and young adults to:

- Thrive in the life God gave us by making choices that will lead us into the fullness He has for us, not into the emptiness the world offers

- Find confidence, deal with haters, live in the moment, discover the power of words, and identify the difference between what leads to life and what leads to death

- Wholeheartedly embrace God's ways and God's truth, so young people can make the best choices 

The Review 

Rating: ★★★★

Cleanness: ★★★★★

Age: young adult 

This was such a good book! 

The story Sadi shared that was inspired by the prodigal son was really impactful and made me cry. I loved the real life stories Sadi shared about living and fighting against fear and what other people think or say. 

I love reading Sadi’s books and listening to her podcast: WHOA that’s good podcast! Years ago I hosted a book club with me, my sister and bestie over zoom to read Live Fearless (the first book I read by her). That was a really impactful book even just in being able to grow in my speaking skills in front of people (by hosting) which was a big fear of mine. Sadi really feels like a “big sister” and I’m always really inspired by her.

This book is a call to live life to the fullest in Jesus Christ. Live in freedom. Live with purpose. Live with the fullness of joy. Live in God’s peace! What a wonderful message! 

Content: mention of suicide. 

I’ve started posting Bible study verses each weekday on my Substack if you’d like to see and get a bit of daily encouragement in the Word! 

https://fablerose.substack.com/

Rating System & Age Groups   

Something new I want to start sharing on my book reviews are age ratings (meaning: who I think the book is targeted for and is appropriate for) and how I rate my books. Here is my system along with age ratings. 

Star Rating 

★★★★★

LOVE FOREVER! Clean & will forever recommend it!

★★★★ 

Amazing but I had issues (not as clean, something didn’t click, etc) 

★★★

It’s okay. I don’t hate it. I don’t love it. (Multiple clean warnings, somethings just didn’t click, etc) 

★★

Just no. Will never recommend it (many clean warnings, could barely get through the book, etc)

★

dead to me / a completely waste of time that I will never get back

Age Rating 

• Children’s Books (0-12 years old) | perfect for read aloud time and are easier for younger readers to read themselves. 

• Example: The Chronicles Of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. The Green Ember by S.D. Smith. 

• Middle Grade (8-12 years old) | chapter books for kids who are growing up and probably love adventures but aren’t yet ready for “teen” books. 

• Example: Wonder by R.J. Palacio. The Different World by B.W. Luby. 

• Teen (12-16 years old) | novels usually about teenagers that begin to deal with more mature content but are still “kid friendly”. If a middle grader was to pick this up it would be fine. 

• Example: Dust by Kara Swanson. The Merchant’s Daughter by Melanie Dickerson. 

• YA “young adult” (16-18 years old) | a young adult who is not fully ready for adult books and still reads books about teenage characters. I use this and teen pretty interchangeably the only distinction being teen for more sensitive readers and YA for those who can take on a bit more mature/tough themes. 

• Example: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Romanov by Nadine Brandes. 

• NA “new adult” (18-29 years old) | basically YA but with characters in their twenties. Can be read by a young adult audience with no problems. 

• Example: The Redwyn Chronicles by Madisyn Carlin.

• Adult (18+ more mature) | these are books that have more adult content and I probably wouldn’t recommend them to children or young teens. These could have a bit more content in them or they talk on subjects more abstract or for the adult mind to understand and sometimes debate with. 

• Example: All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Perelandra by C.S. Lewis. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Thank You For Reading   

  
  

  Thank you for being here and for being a part of my life! I hope you are all having a wonderful rest of your day! I’ll see you in the next one!

  
  

  Love, Moriyah