A beautiful and gentle devotional written with inclusivity, kindness, self-love inspiration, and compassion. Body positive and wholesome, this is a wonderful book that embodies healthy Christianity. (Coming from a Priest’s daughter who is rather liberal in her beliefs, and believes love and kindness to all people - regardless of gender or sexuality, or race etc. - are the most important principles of Christianity.)

I also loved the chapter on sustainability and taking care of the planet, as we live in a low waste/mostly non-toxic household.

“Your body is good because it is part of what it means to be created in the image of God.”

Ellen Wildman’s Already Whole is the kind of devotional you didn’t know your soul was craving. In 90 beautifully honest and grace-filled reflections, she gently leads us to undo the lies we’ve believed about our bodies and return to the truth: we are fearfully and wonderfully made right now; not someday.

Each devotion is short yet profound, pairing Scripture with lived experience and quiet conviction. Whether you’re wrestling with body image, disordered thinking, or simply longing for peace with yourself, this book feels like a tender conversation with a wise friend.

What I loved most? Ellen doesn’t rush healing. She honors the process. She reminds us that wholeness isn’t something we achieve; it’s something we remember.

What I liked: Well formatted and easy to read devotional book that includes daily reminders (affirmations).

What I did’t like: The opinion of the author was occasionally presented as a biblical truth, which is something to be aware of. There were also a handful of topics included that didn’t really seem relevant to body image (such as vowing to fight racism).

While I enjoyed much of this book and think many women would benefit from reading it, I recommend reading it with a grain of salt.

Age rating: Teen and adult.

I did not realize this was a Christian fiction book when I downloaded it. I’m sure it’s lovely but it’s not my type of reading.