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Looking for Lovely: Collecting the Moments that Matter
Written by Annie F. Downs
Narrated by Annie F. Downs
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About this audiobook
"I want you to take every step of your life with excitement for where you are headed. And I want you to feel beautiful and confident as you do." But how? When the enemy whispers lies that we are not smart enough, pretty enough, or rich enough? Or are you too dumb, too loud, too quiet, too thin, too fat, too much or not enough? What if you don't have what it takes to be who you really want to be?" In Looking for Lovely, Annie F. Downs shares personal stories, biblical truth, and examples of how others have courageously walked the path God paved for their lives by remembering all God had done, loving what was right in front of them, and seeing God in the everyday-whether that be nature, friends, or the face they see in the mirror. Intensely personal, yet incredibly powerful, Looking for Lovely will spark transformative conversations and life changing patterns. No matter who you are and what path God has you on, we all need to remember the lovely, fight to finish, and find beautiful in our every day!
Author
Annie F. Downs
Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and successful podcast host based in Nashville, Tennessee. Engaging and honest, she makes readers and listeners alike feel as if they’ve been longtime friends. Founder of the That Sounds Fun Network—which includes her aptly named flagship show, That Sounds Fun—and author of multiple bestselling books including That Sounds Fun, 100 Days to Brave, and Remember God, Annie shoots straight and doesn’t shy away from the tough topics. But she always finds her way back to the truth that God is good and that life is a gift. Annie is a huge fan of laughing with friends, confetti, soccer, and boiled peanuts (preferably from a back-roads Georgia gas station). Read more at anniefdowns.com and find her (embarrassingly easily) all over the internet at @anniefdowns.
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Reviews for Looking for Lovely
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5AFD… You hit this one out of the park! Thank you for writing a practical book, sharing your heart and helping may learn how to find lovely in my every day. You are such an inspiration and I absolutely love growing closer to Christ alongside of you. Thank you for pouring yourself into each book you write!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is amazing. Annie really opens your eyes to make you look for God in the everyday
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I really enjoyed reading this book. I admire Annie's strength and vulnerability. Will definitely be reading it again.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved everything about this book! I can't wait to read her other books
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazingly great!!! Annie is charming and knows how to tell great stories. I found her podcast first and fell in love with her. This is a great audiobook. You won’t be disappointed!