Have you ever been overwhelmed by love? Well that’s the feeling the author of Are You Grateful shares. Dr. Joyce Addo-Atuah introduces herself to readers by highlighting her accomplishments with the understanding that it couldn’t have occurred without the love and help of God.

While listening to the audiobook, I thought I was grateful, but Dr. Addo-Atuah’s insights made me view gratitude through a different lens and recognize that yes indeed there’s so much more to be thankful for.

She describes the power of gratitude by discussing how sincere and heartfelt gratefulness can motivate goodness. She urges us to recognize kindness in order to support people’s instinct to do good. Also, our gratitude impacts our attitude, such as viewing the success and accomplishments of others. When we are already appreciative of our gifts, we can celebrate the gifts of others even more.

Dr. Addo-Atuah reminds us of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and what I like to call his belief in our humanity our capability to be and do good despite the torture he himself encountered on the cross. She also reminds us of God’s favor. Too often we focus on what we don’t get and negativity that we miss how God's favor covers us and gives us those opportunities and protection in our daily lives.

I was able to grasp the joy and the concepts Dr. Addo-Atuah explained with the use of bible passages and hymns sung by the narrator. I would recommend the book because I believe gratitude changes our perspective and our lives and sharing Dr. Addo-Atuah’s book reminds us of its power.

I really enjoyed the audiobook.
The times that we are living in are fear, with everything surrounding us, fear is pressed up on us daily. Nothing is never enough and we’re always finding something to complain about. I love how the author shifts the viewpoints and causes us to focus on gratitude and learning to be thankful for everything that God has given us. When you learn to focus on those things, you won’t have time to complain or live in fear. I really don’t do self-help books anymore because I reference things back to the bible and biblical principle, and most of times self-help authors really based things on their own personal realities, I do feel as though the author did mean well by sharing her life experiences with us.
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

I really appreciate the heart behind Are You Grateful? and the reminder to slow down and reflect on God’s goodness in everyday life. That said, the writing felt a bit too dry for me personally, and I found it hard to stay engaged.

I think this could resonate more with readers who prefer a straightforward, devotional style—it just wasn’t quite what I connect with best.

Dr. Joyce Addo-Atuah’s Are You Grateful? is a deeply moving and spiritually rich exploration of gratitude as both a mindset and a lifestyle. Blending biblical wisdom, heartfelt personal reflections, and practical application, this book challenges readers to see gratitude not as a response to good times, but as a powerful choice in every circumstance. With clarity and compassion, Dr. Addo-Atuah invites us into a transformative journey—one where gratitude becomes the gateway to peace, healing, and renewed faith. A timely and encouraging read for anyone seeking hope, perspective, and deeper spiritual intimacy.

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I liked this book a lot.

I found Joyce's writing very uplifting and inspiring.

The book combines research, scripture references, and testimonials, making the case for gratitude from multiple perspectives.

I think this book is extremely accessible, and I can see anyone reading it.

This book inspired me to rethink my life, and to be more grateful to live in God's grace!

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4.0/5

I really enjoyed the audiobook and the overall premise of the book. During a time when many Christians live in fear or complaint, I love the focus on gratitude and thankfulness for God in all His plans. While I took a lot away, I felt the book was too personal to the author rather than providing information for me. There were too many anecdotes, references to her newsletter and past, etc for me to feel like I could relate and learn from it. While I appreciated her background and how interesting her life has been, I think a better focus on this as a memoir rather than a Christian help book would be a better fit for readers.

This book offers a shallow and flat view of gratitude. The author's meanderings through Scripture offer some interest for Christian readers, but the anecdotes and supporting evidence of the power of gratitude fail to convince. This book is not sufficiently scientific to join the ranks of "science books that support faith", nor is it sufficiently narrative enough to be immersive, nor is it radical enough to prompt the reader to think deeper about the subject. The author strings many superficial ideas together but fails to weave a deeper story about humanity, God, and gratitude.

The narrator also falls short. She attempts to sound enthusiastic by injecting too much dynamic pitch into her narration, but unfortunately it comes off as insincere and unnatural. Additionally, the music and singing portions of the audio were pitchy and sounded metallic, as if the accompanying instrument were a slightly out-of-tune harpsichord.