As a non-Christian I found this book very hard to read. It has a heavy focus on a god and I wasn't expecting that based on the description. I expected it to be spiritual in a "finding yourself" kind of way but the mono-theistic focus was definitely not for me. Maybe the description could be updated to reflect the fact it's a god-focused book.

Thank you Loyola Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to review this ARC.

I requested this book as it described living life true to the self. I found that the book focused on how to live in a Christian context. This would be suitable for people that gain their sense of self and identity by living as a practicing Christian, however it didn’t resonate with me.

This is a practical, readable and holistic view of what it means to be human. I can't think of another more basic and systematic view of true discipleship.Note ! This book is biblical based so some peoleight not enjoying it.

This book wasn't exactly what I was expecting. I didn't particularly enjoy it. : ( I wasn't expecting it to be quite as spiritual as it was, not that spirituality is a bad thing.

Living Against the Grain by Tim Muldoon wasn't quite what I expected. This was my mistake.
The author is leading you to an authentic life. Not being influenced by pop culture as to how we live our lives. Wanting what they have, what they do and who to be. I found the book less on how to become the true you but rather more about how to live the author's Christianity. I just couldn't get into the book . Unfortunately I didn't finish this book.

The first thing I'll say is that I'm reading this for the second time, after finishing it two weeks ago. A list of Netgalley books up to here and I''m reading Living Against the Grain again (I should find a book on time management next!).
I feel like I have done a lot of reading about discernment in the Ignatian tradition, but the way it is applied and presented here, is unique and and eye-opening, but also intuitive. I found that this book helped me in a very close to home manner- I've been struggling a bit lately and was worried that I was falling into a bout of depression. But Tim Muldoon's description of 'desolation' (where it is primarily your relationship with God, and the spiritual side of your life that is causing you heartache rather than the rest of your life) helped me realise that this is where I'm actually having difficulties. One of the reasons why I'm reading this again is because I raced through it the first time because I was enjoying it so much. Now I'm moving more slowly, and savouring all the rich advice that it contains. Highly recommended.

I received an e-copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I couldn't finish this book. This book seemed less about how to live an authentic life, and more about how to live the author's version of Christianity. The preaching and bible lessons throughout the book buried the messages the author tried to make. I also struggled to make sense of the flow of the book--it jumped from bible verses, to stories, to studies, to questions with no sense of direction.

Although the concept of the book was good, I found it bit too religious. The young people I would expect to read it would find it a little difficult to relate to. It is intended for a niche market in the US culture and I am sure that group of people would really appreciate it. Thanks