Book Review: The Purpose Driven Life

I must advise that this book is one of the most exceptional Christian "How to Self Help" books I have read in several years. The book really gives you time to think about why you were put on this planet. It takes you on a journey of how to discover your life's purpose. Many people struggle with the question of whom we are and why were we put on this planet? The book really allows one to focus on what is truly important and how to go after your purpose; become your purpose and even help other discover theirs.

The author Rick Warren advised that one only reads one chapter a day to insure that the message sinks into your soul and mind. Each chapter is relatively short with a strong biblical message and meaning. Rick Warren is the founding pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, one of the largest and best-known churches. His previous book, The Purpose-Driven Church, has sold over a million copies in 20 different languages. He was also the winner of the Gold Medallion, which is an honor and was selected as one of the 100 Christian Books that changed the 20th Century. Needless to say his background warrants such a wonderful book of self discover through Christian principles.

"This book gave me inspiration and joy. After reading it I was focused and ready to live my life in full purpose for the Lord," advised Keturah. Keturah is just one of the thousands of people who loved the book. The book is written in a style that everyone can understand and enjoy.

Each chapter is a formulated stepping stone to pure enlightenment. He outlines the book with 5 major purposes such as:

Purpose 1: You Were Planned for God's Pleasure

Purpose 2: You Were Formed for God's Family

Purpose 3: You Were Created to Become Like Christ

Purpose 4: You Were shaped For Serving God

Purpose 5: You Were Made for a Mission

Warren goes into each purpose defining each meaning and bringing it down for simple understanding. After reading the 40 chapters for 40 days you will feel like a new focused individual. We are all here for a purpose and with out God, the universe or whoever you believe in, it may not be possible to fulfill your purpose. I believe we all try to figure out our purpose on our own. We try to do it all on our own but we will always need spiritual intervention. We need to ask the person who created us. Please when you get a chance pick up this book. It will take you on a 40 day adventure that may turn you loose of all your self doubt and apprehensions.