Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action

by Nick Vujicic

Paperback, 2013

Status

Available

Call number

248.86

Publication

WaterBrook (2013), Edition: Illustrated, 256 pages

Description

New York Times bestseller Being unstoppable is about believing and achieving. It's about having faith in yourself, your talents and your purpose and, most of all, in God's great love and His divine plan for your life.   Millions around the world recognize the smiling face and inspirational message of Nick Vujicic. Despite being born without arms or legs, Nick's challenges have not kept him from enjoying great adventures, a fulfilling and meaningful career, and loving relationships. Nick has overcome trials and hardships by focusing on the promises that he was created for a unique and specific purpose, that his life has value and is a gift to others, and that no matter the despair and hard times in life, God is always present. Nick credits his success in life to the power that is unleashed when faith takes action.   But how does that happen? In Unstoppable Nick addresses adversity and difficult circumstances that many people face today, including:     * Personal crises * Relationship issues * Career and job challenges * Health and disability concerns * Self-destructive thoughts, emotions, and addictions * Bullying, persecution, cruelty, and intolerance * Balance in body, mind, heart, and spirit   * Service to others Through stories from his own life and the experiences of many others, Nick explains how anyone wanting a "ridiculously good life" can respond to these issues and more to become unstoppable. What's standing in your way?  Are you ready to become unstoppable?… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member hjvanderklis
Building upon the best-selling success of his first book, Life Without Limits, Nick Vujicic-an internationally-known motivational speaker and evangelist- returns with Unstoppable - The Incredible Power of Faith in Action. And let's be honest: who doesn't want to surf the waves, almost naked with
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icy mountains in sight and a smile on your face? Even without arms & legs, because, according to Vujicic everyone can experience the released powers from above. Yes, a lot of self-affirmation, positive language, goal-setting, and feel good messages, dipped in )(American) Christianity. The dream come true: a ministry, speaking opportunities all over the globe, successful book sales, DVD's and even a genuine girlfriend willing to break off her relationship with a boyfriend to start a new one with Nick.
Faith in action....according to the author. And yes, there's such thing as a financial crisis, even hitting Life Without Limbs and Attitude is Altitude Headquarters. Still, you can overcome personal crisis, relationship issues, career and job challenges, health and disability concerns, self-destructive thoughts, emotions, and addictions. Get rid of bullies, persecutors, cruelty and intolerance. Seek ye first balance in body, mind, heart and spirit and serve others. Leaders lead the way, followers believe them. And, obviously, Nick Vujicic wants to be a leader, a source of inspiration to others.
Faith in action sounds like a mantra in this book. It leaves me puzzling what exactly is meant. In the real world I discovered there are more complex problems that can't be solved by positive affirmation and re-programming your paradigms, and beliefs system alone. I missed certain human elements. OK, you see an adorable, beautiful girl, like the one dreamt of all of your life. You dare to move, break the ice and start a conversation. Kanae returns your signals. The electricity is powerful.......and now let God enter the stage, give his approval, pray and fast about it.
Note the huge, if not overwhelming amount of "I..." sentences in the book. It's the unstoppable, enthusiastic, energy-driven Nick...alone. Of course, his audience will admire his position, both private and professional despite his physical disabilities. But, what's next to the "Yes, you can!" message?
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LibraryThing member hobbitprincess
This is Nick's second book. It is good, but again, I don't think I am the target audience. I plan to donate both books to the youth department at church. That is the group that would really identify with this book. Still, it is inspirational, and Nick is a funny speaker and writer.
LibraryThing member debf56
Unstoppable by Nick Vujicic is probably one of the best books I have read on Faith, Courage, Perseverance and a true Man of God. Nick was born with out arms and legs but he has never let that stop him from anything. He had learned to adapt and persevere, to become a great Evangelist and
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motivational speaker and one who inspires many to be all they can be. He has overcome many trials but has come out on top because of his faith. In this book he tells us how that has been possible.

I loved this book. I love how open Nick was about his struggles and how he was bullied but I think more than anything I love his passion and faith in God. Nick tells us how he has learned to have courage and overcome obstacles by living his faith. He is very opened about his life and how he has learned with God's help that he was made unique so that God could use him in a unique and special way to help others. He is a remarkable person, but not just because he has overcome not having limbs to do just about anything he wants, but he is remarkable to me because of how he loves and follows
God and his beautiful love and faith in God. He doesn't just talk the Faith but he puts his Faith in action, believing and doing. I think one of my favorite quotes from the book is in the introduction when Nick says " Putting faith in action is about believing and achieving. It's about having faith in yourself, your talents, your purpose, and most of all, in God's love and His divine plan for your life." The book is all about how Nick has lived this way and shows us how we can too.

I would encourage you to read this book. It not only tells you about Nick's life and faith but shows you how to put your faith to work also. It has some good points on learning to activate your faith and put it into action with examples of how Nick has done that in his own life. I think this is one book that I would read again and again besides sharing with other. I would give it 5 stars and more.

If you would like to find out more about Nick and his foundation and read a chapter from this book follow these links below.
Excerpt: Chapter 3-How Nick met his wife
•Life Without Limbs Website
•Trailer
•Facebook
•Twitter
•More Info
•Read Chapter One
•Author Bio

"I received this book for free from Blogging for Books for this review."
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LibraryThing member mware1961
This book is so wonderful! Nick is so inspirational, I have seen him on a few talk shows and like his book says he is Unstoppable! He has such a big heart and a beautiful spirit! If you are feeling low pick up this book and read it! I LOVED IT!

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

8 inches

ISBN

0307730891 / 9780307730893

UPC

000307730891
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