Nearing Home (Library Edition): Life, Faith, And Finishing Well (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
An enjoyable book. Although I have 20 years before I retire; it wasn't to early to read this book. I appreciated the candor and real life experiences that are provided throughout the book. We really do have an obligation to teach those that come after us; we need to reach out to them some how. I find myself disconnecting from electronics more these days; it is never ending. We have to plan for our later years or they will pass by in a moment. Prepare yourself for retirement and what you are going to do with your days that were once occupied by our jobs. Ask yourself are you ready for retirement; if not; start thinking today what you can do to share your knowledge & experiences with those around you. Billy Graham is such a great man of faith, and though this is the first of his books that I've had the pleasure of reading, it probably won't be the last. Nearing Home was full of wonderful advice, thought provoking insights and encouragement to open eyes to the fact that nobody lives forever, so you might as well make the days you have left count for God's glory!This book is written by Billy Graham, who at the time was, and still is-in his 90's was written as a way to encourage elderly people who are coming close to the end of their life, and covers several topics from Heaven, to family relationships as well as accepting hardships that come with old age such as loss of vision, difficulty moving around, etc. While it is certainly written by, and for the "older generation" I greatly benefited from reading this book, even though I've yet to meet 20 years of age. The things that Billy goes through in the book are really things that can apply in everyone life-no matter how you the reader is-and strives to encourage readers to make the most of the time they have left and grow close to the Lord and family and to bless others with your life before meeting Christ in Heaven.This book is almost 200 pages, so for me it was a quick two day read. But don't let it's smaller size make you think it isn't time worthy because compared to the size, this book holds much wisdom that exceeds the size of the book.Overall I'd highly recommend Billy's newest book to anyone, and while it's primarily geared to elderly people, I learned a lot and it made me think about things I'd never thought about older people, and gave me a stronger respect for the elderly. It covered everything you'd want to see in a book for elderly and is very inspiration and gets you thinking! Note: I'd like to thank Thomas Nelson Publishers for providing me with a commentary review copy of Nearing Home to read and review on my blog. I received a free copy to review, and was not paid to do so. I was asked to give an honest review of this book, which I have done and all thoughts are completely my own and unbiased.
What do You think about Nearing Home (Library Edition): Life, Faith, And Finishing Well (2011)?
A must read at any age. Billy Graham keeos his perspective simple and God based. Great man.
—Usman
Great read to get perspective of finishing strong!
—doreen
Such a good positive book about growing old.
—sudu
Great insight from an awesome man of faith.
—Drobin
