Well, Girl

So many struggle with weight issues Or body imagine in some form. The author takes you on a journey that helps awaken the heart and open it to hope and healing. I would recommend this to all women because of the healing that could even be applied in other areas of life that could be gained by walking this journey with the author. It has opened my eyes to areas I need to refocus my attention. I am grateful for how she has brought scripture in to be applied as you read this book.
I will be going through it again as I walk a journey that is ahead of me in my life now.
Thanks to the author for this tool.

WELL GIRL was sent to me by Net Galley, free of charge, in exchange for my honest review. It is a Christian non-fiction book written by Jami Amerine…published by Barbour Publishing.

Guys! I really love this girl! She is so funny!! I not only read this book, I purchased it as an audiobook!

My favorite phrase she used is COME MONDAY! I think it stuck with me because I tend to use that phrase a lot. How many of us decide to start a new exercise routine or a new diet or a nor routine, etc…COME MONDAY! It’s neat when you relate to someone…even if it’s not in a good way!

Another favorite phrase was HE KNEW I COULDN’T, SO HE DID! I don’t know about you, but that phrase MOTIVATES me! So many times when I just can’t do something, I think of the verse that says I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME. Jesus knew, even before I started, that I wasn’t going to be able to accomplish the task before me, so He gave me His strength.

One more phrase that stuck with me was YOU’RE NOT SICK, YOU’RE THIRSTY. So many times, I will start feeling yucky because I’m dehydrated, get up and EAT THE KITCHEN looking for what my body wants…WATER!! I’m gonna remember her phrase!

I could write all day, but I won’t because ya’ll REALLY NEED to read – or listen to this book! It’s funny and it’s poignant!!

Shall I say it…I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!

‘I can only tell you for certain, there is only room in your heart for one God no matter what size your pants are’. While this quote appears at the end of the book, I feel it embodies the message of the book. I enjoyed this book that looked at wellness from an inside out approach using scripture, stories and wisdom gained. The author challenges us the reader to live our Plan A, which is living in the freedom that is ours in Christ; instead of living a Plan B, which involves us coming up with our own plan and adding to Jesus. I personally recommend this book for all women as this is a wholistic view of wellness.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

This was a great book written very well, and in a style that is conversational, not lecturing. Author Jami Amerine shares how she loved to learn her body just as she is without dieting, following the latest trends, and exercising until there's nothing left. Well, she learned how after trying those things and not finding success. I recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with self-image, anyone who is struggling with loving themselves as they are, and anyone who gets caught up in what the world calls perfect. This is a great book for women, and teenage women especially as body image is emphasized so heavily in the western culture.

I received an ARC from the publisher, but this review reflects my own thoughts and opinions.

Well, yes, this is a book about getting healthy and being well, but it turned out to be a much more uplifting and positive read than a lot of others. It's interesting, it's funny, it's encouraging, and it's not condescending. In fact, it's downright enjoyable to read.

Author Jami Amerine writes in a friendly, conversational tone that balances humour and honest emotion as she deals with the spiritual baggage and misconceptions that have kept her - and a lot of women - tied to unrealistic expectations and ideas about what it means to be healthy. So instead of offering just a trite chapter or addendum reminding readers that "God loves you just the way you are", she starts with God's love and develops that theme extensively before ever getting to anything to do with diet and exercise.

A little more than half of the book - the first half! - deals with the understanding of the depth of God's love, wrestling with identity and worth, and the goodness of God's design for women. In Part Two, Amerine offers wisdom about eating wisely and well, and making healthy choices about exercise and lifestyle. But there is no eating plan, no 14-day suggested menu, no foolproof exercise regimen. Instead, there are principles of making the choices in these areas that are right for us in light of the freedom we have in Christ and how we can live in gratitude for it. Amerine recognizes that our spiritual and emotional health is much more important than our physical health, and that our efforts to improve our physical health are very often sabotaged because our minds and souls are not healthy and we haven't made the connection.

There is a universal truth that we are loved by our Creator and created for good, but there is no universal diet and exercise plan that will suit every body type and personality. I suspect that most women can find any information or guidance they need to improve their physical health in myriad other places, but need to address their spiritual health issues and experience that freedom and confidence first. Otherwise the risk is that they will remain the slaves of a diet or exercise program, or reach their goal weight only to find that they still aren't happy or free.

Well, Girl is recommended reading for any woman who struggles with her body image or self-esteem, or who has ever felt the pressure of needing to be a certain size or weight.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book and was under no obligation to post a review.

A publisher I read and review quite often is Barbour Publishing, Inc. When I found Well, Girl by Jami Amerine available to review, I was quick to request it!!


At first, I thought this book might not be for me because Ms Amerine spoke about weight loss. But something within me encouraged me to keep going. As I kept reading, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it’s really about how we view ourselves compared to how God sees us.

In a nutshell, Ms Amerine shares many personal testimonies that may have been difficult to share. Yet she did to get her points across. She relates her experiences, or that of her dear friends, to what scripture says. Knowing our body is the temple of God and tucking that in your heart as you go throughout your day sure makes an impact of what you eat and drink, exercise, sleep, etc.

This book has given me so much to think about!! I love that all the ideas presented in this book centers around scripture and a relationship with God. I love that even as a Christian, I’m still learning to relate with God in all parts of my life and this book is helping me to grow that relationship.

Well, Girl by Jami Amerine was published on August 1, 2020. An ebook was provided for me complimentary by Barbour Publishing, Inc. and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I give this book five out of five tiaras because it gave me a new outlook to grow my relationship with God. Thank you for this opportunity to read and review this book!

I enjoyed hanging out with Jami Amerine and her rejuvenating way of talking about getting comfortable in your own skin, how not to be caught up into the comparison trap social media sets for us and so much more. She loves the Lord and does her best to apply His word to her life and doesn’t beat herself up if she falls short but picks herself up and leans into the Lord for help.

The author talks about things we only think and not say out loud, all the while getting us to laugh about a situation and then think about it maybe for the first time and/or in a new way. I enjoyed this authors transparency, and humor. She says, “A few days ago I received one of those Facebook notices, which should really come with a warning: Five years ago, today, your out-of-control teen was this cute. Please click now if you are prepared to have your heart squeezed lie a boob in a mammogram device. Click.”

She tells you how she really feels on so many levels. LOL! I liked how this author encourages the reader with scripture, real life examples and her “Well, Girl Wisdom,” giving the reader a time for reflection and encouragement before going to the next chapter. Check out her blog and her book you’ll be encouraged.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”

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Encouraging, Inspiring. Entertaining. Practical. Freedom from self-image issues. Being reassured of God’s love for us. You’ll experience all of that while reading this book. I now have a print copy of this book that I’m going to highlight and right notes in, and feel that this author is personally helping me through the struggle. This is the first book I’ve read from this author, and I’ll be watching for more from her.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

A wellness approach that doesn't touch only on the outside
Jami Amerine presents her third book "Well, Girl. An Inside-Out Journey to wellness", published by Barbour Publishing, Inc. (Shiloh Run Press). The book is divided into two parts: 1) "Under the skin" which is about the heart of the woman, and 2) "Full Frontal Freedom". It includes topics such as "In His Image", "Create in Me", "Believed Beloved", or "The Making of a Princess". Crystal Paine states in the introduction of the book that Jami invites readers "to join her on a vulnerable journey to stop dieting and start living as loved. She candidly shares her struggles, mistakes, and successes and encourages them to find their wholeness in Jesus, not the latest fad eating plan". Amerine presents three principles that are helpful for the readers on their journey to wellness: 1) You can eat anything you want; you can exercise as little or as much as you like. There is no condemnation in Christ. All things are permissible. All I want you to consider is this: Is it beneficial?, 2) Taste your food, and 3) Feast with the Father. Actually, she challenges her readers to ask themselves and Jesus: "How is this of benefit to me?"
I really appreciated also Amerine's acronym of Weigh-In: I Want to Experience Intimacy with God and Holy Instruction. All in all Amerine shows honesty in this book and shares openly about her own struggles. She starts every chapter with a Bible verse and includes a few notes. Originally I had problems "getting into the book", but after reading a few chapters I appreciated Amerine's approach, especially the fact that she underlines that wellness has not only to do with the outside but also with the inside of someone. I recommend this book for readers who do not limit wellness to the outside - the physical body - but I do not recommend the book for readers who are looking for a list of rules and regulations. This book is far more, but this approach requires work on part of the reader.
The complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley free of charge. I was under no obligation to offer a positive review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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