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ABK Giveaway: Chasing Grace

Hi everybody! Although I'm currently on break from my regular blog post topics, I do have one special blog post that I had to share with you because it's a giveaway!

I mentioned this giveaway a little while ago on my Instastory and in my monthly email a couple months ago (subscribe if you haven't already!) The giveaway is finally here and I'm so excited!  I also mentioned in that email that for year two of the blog, one of my goals was to be a little more transparent, to put more of myself at the forefront so that you get to know the person behind the blog posts.  Well, this giveaway is the beginning of a facet of that transparency.  This is the first installment of ABK Faith Finds, a series of blog posts about topics you'll find at the intersection of faith and writing.

I've teamed up with FrontGate Media to giveaway Chasing Grace: What the Quarter Mile Has Taught Me about God and Life by Olympic Athlete Sanya Richards-Ross.  I thought that this book was so fitting for a giveaway on my blog because it encompasses so many things.  I'm very much so a bookworm, so books are right up my alley.  But this book in particular also encompasses fitness and faith, and both of those things are important to me.


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Integrity is also important to me, so I'm going to give you my real, honest opinion of the book: it. is. BOMB.

I was highlighting like crazy!  There are so many gems from beginning to end about purpose, staying focused, working hard, having faith, and prioritizing self and self-care.  It's a very easy read, no lofty words or over-your-head sports terminology.  Just a real story about a regular girl who followed her dreams. Richards Ross talks about how her coach, Clyde Hart, taught her to divide her race into four phases: push, pace, position, and poise.  She then ties those four phases into life experiences in a way that really just draws you in! I think the best part about the book is that although I am no athlete, many aspects of her journey are so relatable. Even if you don't win the giveaway, read this book! I promise you won't regret it.

To enter, click ABK Chasing Grace Giveaway!

 

As always, thanks for journeying with me and good luck!