Review: Perfectly Unfinished

My most recent book review is "Perfectly Unfinished" written by Andrea Logan White (with Cindy Lambert). BookLook Bloggers gave me a complimentary copy for this unbiased review. I recognize the author of this book, as she has appeared in many "Faith-based" movies with her husband, David White. David White is one of the founders of Pure Flix, a Christian/Faith based movie production company. The subtitle of her book reads, "Finding Beauty in the midst of Brokenness", which made me want to read her book and find out her personal story. Without giving everything in the book away, Andrea talks about how she always felt the need to be perfect in order to be accepted. I know I have felt that way. I know a lot of women feel that way, and I would venture that there are men that feel the same way too. Andrea goes into detail about her childhood, and how there was dysfunction in her family. There will be people that can totally relate to the pain Andrea suffered as a child. I think everyone can relate on some level, even if his/her story is different. Pain is pain, and dysfunction comes in many different forms. Andrea goes on to tell about her teenage to young adulthood years. She talks about how she was a regular guest at the Playboy mansion (I won't give away the details of that story). Andrea shares how she looked for approval in her relationships with men. She was looking for love and validation. During this time, God was drawing Andrea to Himself, even though it wasn't apparent to her at the time. One of Andrea's biggest battles was with eating disorders (Anorexia and Bulimia). She goes into detail about how the eating disorders affected her during her younger years. I believe her sharing about this struggle will help others who are battling the same disorders. Toward the end of the book, Andrea shares how she came to know Jesus as her personal Savior. I love that she talks about the many struggles she faced after becoming a Christian. I think so many people think that their lives will be perfect once they become a Christian, and that is the furthest thing from the truth. Only Jesus is perfect, and Andrea shares about how Jesus loves her in spite of her imperfections. Andrea ends the book with sharing how her life is currently. She has learned to live with joy in the midst of her pain, struggle and brokenness. I think those that read this book will be encouraged. I would definitely recommend this book to others, especially women.