Book 1: It's Your Time

It's Your Time

By Joel Osteen

pgs. 300

Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Its-Your-Time-Activate-Increase/dp/143910011X

118 Reviews 5 star:  (83) 4 star:  (12) 3 star:  (5) 2 star:  (4) 1 star:  (14)

Average Customer Review 4.2 out of 5 stars (118 customer reviews)

Recommended by: Mike, he read it and gave it to me stating that "it changed his life." He'd been asking me to read it for the last six months. His mother bought him the book. Mike read it right before starting his new job. I literally watched (and heard about) the book transforming his way of thinking. There were many nights that he got extremely excited about the book and read me his favorite passages

My Grade: B

My thoughts: First thoughts - "I already know this stuff." I wasn't really excited about reading this book, because Mike already talked to me about it. Additionally, I'm very familiar with Joel Osteen - I've read one of his books, get his emails, and I've heard his messages. This was nothing new; however in the middle of the book something changed. It got to be incredibly inspiring and really did make me think about my faith. I noticed myself talking, thinking, and believing differently - better. I will say though, by the end of the book, I made a complete 360 and was back at the feeling "I already know this stuff."


Recommendation: I'd recommend this book, esp. if you haven't read a Joel Osteen book and you are looking for an inspirational read. However if you've read a Joel Osteen book, I would say you get the point. No need to rush out and grab this book, there was recycled information and stories in this book.


All in all, it good. Inspirational. Joel Osteen stays true to his brand in this book. Once you've read one - you've read them all.

Pairing: This book is best paired with a big cup of coffee with cream and sugar (iced or hot). Best read when about to start a new phase of life or in the spring. Have your highlighter handy.