N R. (Moonpie) reviewed on 8/6/2023 + 1172 more book reviews

After twenty-three years of overprotective parents, critical health problems, and a secluded Amish upbringing, Betsy Detweiler has decided to step out of her comfort zone and truly live. She has created a âLife Listâ, all the things she has missed out on doing growing up. Many of these might seem odd to someone who has had a normal childhood: learning to play golf, riding a bike, learning to swim, but to Betsy they are new experiences. She heads to Pinecraft, Florida to fulfill her ambitions. Her indomitable spirit did more than just complete her list! She became an inspiration to those whose lives she touched.
I loved being a part of her vacation and journey of self-discovery! Betsy's courage and determination was a surprise to me. She clearly saw her weaknesses and faced them head on. She still harbored doubts and fears to the point of considering giving up, but she didn't!
Each of the other characters were facing fears they had not overcome in their lives. August Troyer, her golf instructor, had struggled with his parent's pressure to follow in their footsteps as a missionary. He love his parents but this was not the direction he felt led. Could he honor his parents and not give into their wishes?
Anna and Danielle, Betsy's swim instructors held back creating new lives because of painful failed marriages. They were afraid to move ahead and even have healthy relationships with each other and their families. Could they overcome their pasts?
As with any positive effort to change, many more doors of opportunity open; ones that would have otherwise remained shut. Betsy never dreamed of all the beautiful things that would happen by simply following her simple dreams.
I can't wait for the third book in this series!
I received this book from Revell Publishing in exchange for an honest review. The opinions stated are my own.

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