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I Will Thrive

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Through the author's own personal stories and personal way of communicating with the reader, I'm feeling hopeful and ready to thrive.

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Nicole Crank is a new-to-me author and I absolutely love her book, I Will Thrive. In I Will Thrive, Ms. Crank shares her testimony and shows people that no matter what God can use them for His Glory. Ms. Crank reminds the reader often who they are in Christ and that regardless of what has happened in your past, God has a plan for you and you have a purpose. I read this book as part of my devotional time and it really ministered to me. I highly recommend this book! Thank you to NetGalley, the Author, and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book! (This review is also on GoodReads.)

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( Please note received an advanced e-copy of the book . ) Much more than a book, I found ' I Will Thrive ' to be a workshop conveniently stored within book pages. If one is willing to do the work, and have Nicole accompany the reader, this journey can indeed be life changing. Will definitely gift and recommend copies of ' I Will Thrive ' !

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Nicole Crank, thank you so much for pouring out your heart and life story. I can relate to several of your chapters! Your book will be an eye opener to so many of us who have shared your experiences. The release we gain from knowing we are not alone and through Jesus’ forgiveness and forgiving ourselves we can and will live an abundant life. Thank you so much for your sacrifice of sharing your life experiences to give all your readers the freedom to release our own self bondage for things we didn’t choose but had to live through. Much love to you, Nicole!

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Wow! This woman's life has been incredible. Like somebody make a movie about this woman. I have met Nicole Crank and her family, and I would never have thought that any of this has happened to her. What a beautiful testimony of God's restoration and that through Him, anyone truly can find freedom and thrive!
From page one this book had my captivated. Nicole's voice is so real and authentic, so easy to read and relate to. The first chapter begins with a crazy story from her life, and I was as hooked as any great fiction. She does a fabulous job of mixing the crazy pieces of her life with truths from God's word. I wish every faith building, teaching book was this easy to read and such a page-turner.

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The cost of 'I Will Thrive' is miniscule compared to the INVALUABLE journey you're about to begin.

As a member of Faith Church, I was aware of some details throughout this book but that didn't stop me from not being able to put it down. In all honesty, I dislike reading, no matter the subject however, I completed reading 'I will Thrive' in five days!!! Initially, I ordered the Kindle version but I intend to get a paper copy and read again. I have a 13 year old daughter, although I wish the world to be different, it's not, therefore I believe this will also be a great book for her to read and refer back to throughout life. I couldn't be more grateful!

Pastor Nicole has a natural talent in relating to people; her genuineness makes you feel completely at ease and empowers you on a level of no other.

In response to this book, I began writing my own testimony to Pastor Nicole... Nine pages in and nearing the end; I can only hope for a fraction of Pastor Nicole's courage to finalize and send.

Don't think twice; you owe it to yourself and/or know someone it WILL, not only help, but benefit from reading.

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This book is engaging. Crank's writing style is easy to read. Her story is one from which to learn how to thrive, not just survive. Molested, raped, abused in marriage, she helps us understand we are not what happened to us in the past. She helps us learn how to change the label from shamed to loved by God.

This is a very encouraging book. It is eye opening to understand the attitude Crank has today after all that has happened to her. She knows God can take the epic mistakes in our lives and turn them into something amazing. God doesn't hold the past against us and neither should we.

She also reminds us that God's intention is not to give us a life of rainbows and roses. “His intention is to strengthen you to do things you never thought you could do.” (160) Her life is a testimony to God's work of transforming from the inside out.

This is a good book to read if you are struggling with shame, thinking that God could never redeem the terrible mistakes you have made. Crank's memoir and her encouraging teaching will give you hope in God. “Your best days are not behind you, they are in front of you,” Crank writes. “The best is yet to come.” (70)

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

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I will Thrive is more than Nicole’s story, it’s a guide to help others walk through their unresolved pain to victory. She shows us that horrible things from your past and bad decisions doesn’t stop you from living your best life. This book gives insight on how to overcome the past and live a victorious life. She reminds us that God is with us and He will never leave us alone.

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This honest autobiography provides any reader with inspiration and hope. God is so good and hold our hands through everything we go through. Pastor Nicole has a universal reach with her amazing story

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Was a great book has to keep readying it tell I was done all people should read this book. So good how she opens up her life for real with everyone and it will help so many people who been threw the same thing and think if she can get threw this so can i

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Inspirational... this book will speak to the heart of so many people ! It is a testimony that some are so unwilling to share, but one that needs to be heard.

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I Will Thrive by Nicole Crank is a book about her past.. Nicole wrote troubling events that happened to her from an innocent young girl to adult hood. I really did not know that she had endured so much pain in detail. Throughout her story I realized how much we had in common and how we relied on God to see us through. At one point Nicole was faced head on with an obstacle that may have landed her back into hiding or doing things her way, but she heard three words in her spirit that made me pause and reflect how our God is working in us even when we do not see it. “Hey, I’m here” knowing that God is still working in our lives gives me hope and a bright future. I can understand Nicole’s pain because I have experienced some of it in my own life. This book has touch me more ways I cannot even explain. It brought up some painful past, but it also reminds me that my past could not hinder my future through Jesus. I can say that I love Pastor Nicole even more and Thank God for covering her even when she felt He was not. . I recommend this book to all and just maybe you can believe some situations happened to you in your past you could not control and it is not your fault. I am no longer living under the guilt of my past. I am a new creation in Crist. Give it to God and allow Him to take the wheel.

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