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In June, I started a little mini summer series with recommended reads. If you missed the first post, read the 4 Books I Think You Should Read This Summer (June edition). Do yourself a massive favor and read this book! I cannot recommend it highly enough. Michele is one of the most gifted communicators I've ever met, but more than that, she's one of the most Jesus-filled people I've ever known. Michele's story will inspire you, move you, and leave you feeling empowered that you, too, can face overwhelming odds and unknowns with courage and bravery. You can read more about Michele and her journey here. I'm so grateful for her. 
I really enjoyed this book. While it wasn't written from a Christian perspective and had some swear words in it, the book was well-written and really caused me to step back and examine my own marriage and relationships to see if I'm making small choices that would, over time, have devastating consequences. Highly recommended if you like novels that will really make you think and dig deep. 
Okay, confession time: I haven't completely finished this book. But I've enjoyed it so much that I had to recommend it to you in this post. It will probably make you both laugh and cry… and you'll wish you had enough time to read it in one sitting. But then you'll want to make it last so that you can savor it, too!  You can read more of my thoughts on this book here. 
This book starts out a little slow and then quickly picks up the pace and becomes incredibly engaging. In fact, this has been one of our all-time favorite read alouds ever. Every single member of our family enjoyed it and was sad for it to be finished. Yes, even Jesse. It's a great book to read aloud and savor and enjoy as a family. What have you been reading recently? What are 4 books you think everyone should read this summer? | 
