Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions

I could not connect with Lysa..I honestly do not understand what is the big fuss about this book. I bought it for a bible study. It was difficult to read because it was boring. I honestly could not relate to her at all. She was losing her temper over towels. I dont know I cannot relate because I do not lose my temper over small things like that. I connect more with authors that have a dark past...now that is a story I want to read.. This made me feel like her life is not that difficult to be complaining about her children not putting away towels. I think I made my point. I will be selling it on Amazon not my type of book.

This book really got me to thinking ...here I am nearly 70 years old, and I am still becoming unglued...a lot. This book has given me the "vehicle to ride in" toward being my best self..to honor God with EVERYTHING I say and do. Also to accept the free gifts of grace and forgiveness that are promised to me. I wish I could have had this book as a young mother ! I gave a copy to my daughter ...in hopes she can avoid the slippery slope I have as much as on.

Is it obvious what attracted me to this book besides the lack of cost? Unglued is easily a word I can use to describe myself. Being an organized, detailed person, who thinks ahead and puts much thought into everything, the littlest things will tick me off. And I don't mean, oh I'm getting mad. It's more like instant boiling anger in the form of yelling and iffy language. Yes, everyone has their moments, but mine were daily and concentrated on my husband and kids. For a long time I just did what I could because it didn't seem there was anything I could do, the raw emotion was so instantaneous. Then I read Unglued and TerKeurst's explanations of how people's emotions work stuck with me. I have a combination of two types she discusses. With my family I am what she calls an exploder. Exploders hold nothing back. But, I knew that wasn't all of it because with friends, even if I do get mad, I don't explode on them. The other half of my personality is what TerKeurst calls stuffer. I stuff all negative emotions when dealing with friends and acquaintances and ignore them for as long as possible. Eventually a stuffer's feelings will explode, but it usually takes time. I found that I would take my stuffed feelings home and explode there. Why we take advantage of the ones we love most is beyond me. Unglued talks about other types of people as well as the negative consequences of raw emotion that you might not see coming. It really opened my eyes and although I don't always think in time to stop myself, I realize as I begin to rant or stuff that I need to stop and think. This is absolutely progress for me - "imperfect progress" as TerKeurst would say, but still progress.

Great wisdom in this book- I took away a lot of information and hope to make my own imperfect progress. If you're struggling with becoming angry- bitter- jealous... unglued whether with kids, husband, co-worker etc... this book would be a great tool for you. Lysa always delivers some great books with helpful information. Changing my perspective and having a plan ahead of time to know how I'm going to react is my goal. Thanks Lysa!

So many books I've read are superficial in their writing about topics such as this (being unglued). I've felt, at times, like an author was upset about things (s)he saw in others and wrote a book to help everyone fix their problems, without any genuine understanding of the circumstances about which they were writing. Not so with Lysa! Unglued is full of personal revelations about how Lysa isn't perfect, has a messy house sometimes, blows up at her kids, and feels overwhelmed. I think, even if you are not someone who regularly feels like pitching a fit because of how your day is going, you can relate to the things she writes. In fact, I was so moved by her honesty and how I felt connected with her that I teared up at several of her stories thinking, "I'm not alone! I'm not crazy!" If you want to grow in grace and learn some helpful, biblical advice for not having a meltdown and coming unglued, this is a wonderful book to read. Lysa writes in an easy, friendly manner and really does a great job of putting those "thoughts" we have into print. The only negative comment I have is regarding her phrase about people "bumping into her happy." This reads a little awkward, and in the reviews I see that it has caused some confusion. It is obvious to me that she's using "happy" as a noun instead of an adjective, and I get it. But there was a big discussion in the reviews here about how someone thought Lysa meant that happy people made her come unglued, and how the reviewer was offended at Lysa's supposed generalization of most women having fits when others are happy. That is not what Lysa meant, and anyone who actually reads the book would realize that.

Oh Lysa, she just gets it! If you want to feel like the moments where you lose it are normal, this is the book for you! If you want to learn how to not over-react in emotional situations, this is the book for you! If you want to know how to respond to others who are responding emotionally, this is the book for you! If you know someone with emotions, this is the book for you! If you HAVE emotions, this is the book for you! This is definitely in my top 5 most recommended books of all times. If you are debating if you should purchase this book or not, get it! You won't regret it!

I'm just over half way done reading this book & have found it very insightful. I'm a better person now just for developing an understanding of how we react to people & things. Lysa uses everyday circumstances from her own life that I can relate to. We all have swallowed our comments to use later against someone. We all have stuck our foot in our mouth by yelling and coming 'unglued' about a situation. These things are destructive. Lysa shows that we are normal in this, but that we can make things better. We can realize how we are wanting to respond and take it to God first. She also gives us some useful tools to help us reroute our thinking and reactions. I was able to stop my unglued reaction in a nasty situation just the other day by stopping, realizing that the other person is not the enemy and pray about what to do. It ended up me removing myself from being near this other person to stop the attack from them, but also to pray for them because I was able to find compassion for them. I feel so much better about the situation- at peace. It's all because Lysa helped me find the tools to do the right thing instead of a reaction. Thanks Lysa for being a person I can relate to & for helping me grow to be a better person.

This book is not just good, it's LIFE CHANGING fantastic. She hits the nail on the head and it's such a relief to know that someone else totally gets it. It's not about being perfect overnight or even at all, it's about making imperfect progress. Love.

The way Lysa writes makes you feel like you are actual sitting down with a friend and talking about this shred struggle. She is kind, encouraging and thoughtful. She shares her struggle so you feel safe to say "yes me too!" And not feel like a failure for having those struggles, but instead feel human and normal. I love this book!! I cannot recommend this highly enough, and wish everyone would read it. I think this is life changing and it was definitely a God-send for me at this point in life, with 3 small children coming unglued is not what I want to do but living in exhaustion I needed the gentle reminder that I have a choice to extend grace and teach it in a fun with my littles. Thank you Lysa for this phenomenal book that was truly God-inspired. Thank you're being the best friend and havng this "tough conversation" and being real.

I must admit, the only reason I bought this book was because it was .99 on Kindle. At the time of purchasing, I had just started reading The Best Yes. Typically, I have a few books going at one time with several on my nightstand and hundreds on my “to read” list. I began Unglued and was very eager to relate with Lysa like I had while devouring The Best Yes. Yes, Unglued was a great read, and I found myself relating to many of the circumstances that TerKeust describes; however, the book was full of her being angry at friends, family members, strangers, etc., with no actual solutions to managing meltdowns. I continued to read, because if I start something, especially if I pay for it, I will finish it. I even sat it down for a couple weeks. Finally, I picked it back up and continued to read. Perhaps it was because I needed a Lysa break or maybe the second part of the book is better, but when I began reading for the second time, I quickly finished the book in two settings. My biggest takeaway from Unglued is that these moments are opportunities to expand, grow, and extend our grace toward others. In addition, it is okay to be broken as long as we turn toward scripture and lean on God’s promises.

I could not connect with Lysa..I honestly do not understand what is the big fuss about this book. I bought it for a bible study. It was difficult to read because it was boring. I honestly could not relate to her at all. She was losing her temper over towels. I dont know I cannot relate because I do not lose my temper over small things like that. I connect more with authors that have a dark past...now that is a story I want to read.. This made me feel like her life is not that difficult to be complaining about her children not putting away towels. I think I made my point. I will be selling it on Amazon not my type of book.

This book really got me to thinking ...here I am nearly 70 years old, and I am still becoming unglued...a lot. This book has given me the "vehicle to ride in" toward being my best self..to honor God with EVERYTHING I say and do. Also to accept the free gifts of grace and forgiveness that are promised to me. I wish I could have had this book as a young mother ! I gave a copy to my daughter ...in hopes she can avoid the slippery slope I have as much as on.

Is it obvious what attracted me to this book besides the lack of cost? Unglued is easily a word I can use to describe myself. Being an organized, detailed person, who thinks ahead and puts much thought into everything, the littlest things will tick me off. And I don't mean, oh I'm getting mad. It's more like instant boiling anger in the form of yelling and iffy language. Yes, everyone has their moments, but mine were daily and concentrated on my husband and kids. For a long time I just did what I could because it didn't seem there was anything I could do, the raw emotion was so instantaneous. Then I read Unglued and TerKeurst's explanations of how people's emotions work stuck with me. I have a combination of two types she discusses. With my family I am what she calls an exploder. Exploders hold nothing back. But, I knew that wasn't all of it because with friends, even if I do get mad, I don't explode on them. The other half of my personality is what TerKeurst calls stuffer. I stuff all negative emotions when dealing with friends and acquaintances and ignore them for as long as possible. Eventually a stuffer's feelings will explode, but it usually takes time. I found that I would take my stuffed feelings home and explode there. Why we take advantage of the ones we love most is beyond me. Unglued talks about other types of people as well as the negative consequences of raw emotion that you might not see coming. It really opened my eyes and although I don't always think in time to stop myself, I realize as I begin to rant or stuff that I need to stop and think. This is absolutely progress for me - "imperfect progress" as TerKeurst would say, but still progress.

Great wisdom in this book- I took away a lot of information and hope to make my own imperfect progress. If you're struggling with becoming angry- bitter- jealous... unglued whether with kids, husband, co-worker etc... this book would be a great tool for you. Lysa always delivers some great books with helpful information. Changing my perspective and having a plan ahead of time to know how I'm going to react is my goal. Thanks Lysa!

So many books I've read are superficial in their writing about topics such as this (being unglued). I've felt, at times, like an author was upset about things (s)he saw in others and wrote a book to help everyone fix their problems, without any genuine understanding of the circumstances about which they were writing. Not so with Lysa! Unglued is full of personal revelations about how Lysa isn't perfect, has a messy house sometimes, blows up at her kids, and feels overwhelmed. I think, even if you are not someone who regularly feels like pitching a fit because of how your day is going, you can relate to the things she writes. In fact, I was so moved by her honesty and how I felt connected with her that I teared up at several of her stories thinking, "I'm not alone! I'm not crazy!" If you want to grow in grace and learn some helpful, biblical advice for not having a meltdown and coming unglued, this is a wonderful book to read. Lysa writes in an easy, friendly manner and really does a great job of putting those "thoughts" we have into print. The only negative comment I have is regarding her phrase about people "bumping into her happy." This reads a little awkward, and in the reviews I see that it has caused some confusion. It is obvious to me that she's using "happy" as a noun instead of an adjective, and I get it. But there was a big discussion in the reviews here about how someone thought Lysa meant that happy people made her come unglued, and how the reviewer was offended at Lysa's supposed generalization of most women having fits when others are happy. That is not what Lysa meant, and anyone who actually reads the book would realize that.

Oh Lysa, she just gets it! If you want to feel like the moments where you lose it are normal, this is the book for you! If you want to learn how to not over-react in emotional situations, this is the book for you! If you want to know how to respond to others who are responding emotionally, this is the book for you! If you know someone with emotions, this is the book for you! If you HAVE emotions, this is the book for you! This is definitely in my top 5 most recommended books of all times. If you are debating if you should purchase this book or not, get it! You won't regret it!

I'm just over half way done reading this book & have found it very insightful. I'm a better person now just for developing an understanding of how we react to people & things. Lysa uses everyday circumstances from her own life that I can relate to. We all have swallowed our comments to use later against someone. We all have stuck our foot in our mouth by yelling and coming 'unglued' about a situation. These things are destructive. Lysa shows that we are normal in this, but that we can make things better. We can realize how we are wanting to respond and take it to God first. She also gives us some useful tools to help us reroute our thinking and reactions. I was able to stop my unglued reaction in a nasty situation just the other day by stopping, realizing that the other person is not the enemy and pray about what to do. It ended up me removing myself from being near this other person to stop the attack from them, but also to pray for them because I was able to find compassion for them. I feel so much better about the situation- at peace. It's all because Lysa helped me find the tools to do the right thing instead of a reaction. Thanks Lysa for being a person I can relate to & for helping me grow to be a better person.

This book is not just good, it's LIFE CHANGING fantastic. She hits the nail on the head and it's such a relief to know that someone else totally gets it. It's not about being perfect overnight or even at all, it's about making imperfect progress. Love.

The way Lysa writes makes you feel like you are actual sitting down with a friend and talking about this shred struggle. She is kind, encouraging and thoughtful. She shares her struggle so you feel safe to say "yes me too!" And not feel like a failure for having those struggles, but instead feel human and normal. I love this book!! I cannot recommend this highly enough, and wish everyone would read it. I think this is life changing and it was definitely a God-send for me at this point in life, with 3 small children coming unglued is not what I want to do but living in exhaustion I needed the gentle reminder that I have a choice to extend grace and teach it in a fun with my littles. Thank you Lysa for this phenomenal book that was truly God-inspired. Thank you're being the best friend and havng this "tough conversation" and being real.

I must admit, the only reason I bought this book was because it was .99 on Kindle. At the time of purchasing, I had just started reading The Best Yes. Typically, I have a few books going at one time with several on my nightstand and hundreds on my “to read” list. I began Unglued and was very eager to relate with Lysa like I had while devouring The Best Yes. Yes, Unglued was a great read, and I found myself relating to many of the circumstances that TerKeust describes; however, the book was full of her being angry at friends, family members, strangers, etc., with no actual solutions to managing meltdowns. I continued to read, because if I start something, especially if I pay for it, I will finish it. I even sat it down for a couple weeks. Finally, I picked it back up and continued to read. Perhaps it was because I needed a Lysa break or maybe the second part of the book is better, but when I began reading for the second time, I quickly finished the book in two settings. My biggest takeaway from Unglued is that these moments are opportunities to expand, grow, and extend our grace toward others. In addition, it is okay to be broken as long as we turn toward scripture and lean on God’s promises.

I read Unglued when it first was released and was blown away by Lysa TerKeurst's openness, transparancy and wisdom. She has shared her own struggles and successes and mapped out ways for us to deal with those UNGLUED areas in our lives where our emotions often get the better of us. Some of the best advice in the book are simple yet profound ideas such as "imperfect progress" and "emotions are indicators not dictators". We don't have to be at the mercy of our emotions. Emotions were meant to enhance our life and relationships not damage. Lysa's simple examples of ways to allow God to shape and chisel us into the person He desires us to be, the simple practical steps to handle conflict, to keep from exploding or stuffing our emotions, are life changing. I am now reading the book for the 2nd time and leading a study with several other woman who are truly being touched by this book. Through Melissa Taylor's Online Bible Studies on Facebook thousands of women are having their lives changed during this study of UNGLUED. I thank God for Lysa TerKeurst and for the profound yet simple message in UNGLUED.

I didn't realize how much I needed this book until it was gifted to me. It was so affirming to realize that I'm not the only one who feels like a mom/woman coming unglued! Not only was it affirming, it was encouraging - helping me know I am not alone while giving me steps to take to help me gain control over my unglued reactions, all while reminding me that progress is the goal, not perfection. This book is amazing!! And I will buy it for friends and families whenever I have the opportunity (and already have!).

Wow this novel is touching to the soul. These novels are so wonderful to read and touching to the heart. God works through Lydia to help so many people in so many different ways. I have been touched and blessed by reading Lydia books and they have helped me in some decisions I needed to make in my life everyday looking forward to reading morw

Good material. Funny, relatable, honest, and good for a “heart check” with God. Not real deep, but more of a day-to-day anecdotal story telling with a sprinkling of wisdom. Not heavy on Scripture like her later book, “It’s Not Supposed to be This Way.” Enjoy with your girl friends for a book club or small group that has some godly growth to it.

I bought this book for my Kindle app because of a Bible study we were doing at church. I must say that I really, really got a lot out of it. Lysa is a real person who has had real experiences and has been open enough to God to hear what He has to say to her. Get this book, and as you read it, ask the Holy Spirit to show you what He has to say to you about how you react to difficult people and situations. We all want life to go smoothly but even Jesus said we would have tribulation in this world. It isn't our circumstances that set us apart from the World so much as our response to them. And Lysa doesn't just help you "learn to deal". Through much Scripture, she helps you to understand why you react the way you do and how God can help you to change. I truly wish this book had come out about 25 years earlier! I plan to re-read it frequently to keep it fresh in my mind!

I just finished Lysa's book. I stumbled upon it and glad I did. After my wife and I separated this summer I began seeking advice of a Christian counselor. I have since opened my heart to God and have gotten to know Him in ways I never imagined. Although my marriage is still not reconciled, I have seen God work in my life and it is amazing. He has taught me what His grace is like, taught me I be patient, calm, and still. For the first time ever I have learned what it is like to hear His voice. I've been focusing a lot on capturing my thoughts and processing them through God's word. I've learned to squash my automatic negative thinking! Lysa's book reinforces everything I've learned over the past few months. I'll continue to allow God to work on me and will continue to pray that my wife will choose to come back to me some day.

This book is written for any woman whose emotions can get the best of her. The author's raw honesty made me feel like finally someone has the courage to tell it like it is. It felt like she must have placed a camera on my life. She could have been my sister the way she understood my frayed ends. With a sense of humour and story telling ability, coupled with scripture base wisdom and truths, she helped me see I am not alone in my struggles and gave me hope and strength to carry on -- to keep on seeking the Lord, my Lord who loves me and takes my hand and leads me in His love when I will let Him. I belly laughed and I cried, and I finished the book feeling wiser and in good company going forward. Thank you for being true to your calling to write this book!

This book was just the right book to walk me through a difficult period of time at work. I was almost embarrassed to purchase it - after all who wants to think they need help managing their emotions?! Now, I would recommend it to anyone I know, because we all need help dealing with certain situations or certain people. More than any other books I've read lately, God used this book to shape my character, to sand off some of the rough edges, and to think through how to handle myself with grace. Lisa Terkeurst is authentic and honest. She shares openly about her struggles and encourages all of us to move forward with imperfect progress, learning over time to get it right more than we get it wrong. This book has practical advice I will go back to time and again and profound insights that attack the roots of some of our issues. It will be on my bookshelf for a long time to come if I can resist the urge of lending it out.

This book is written so conversational. As if you were sitting down with your girlfriends and discussing the unusual moments in your day that make you spin out of control for no reason. I bought the book for a class I had signed up for through church. I have found it to be useful in the course and outside. For many of the reasons explained in this book I can become unglued for some of the simplest reasons and I need a constant reminder of why I do, and how I can progressively become a better mom, wife, sister, daughter, friend, co worker, employee. The progress you make will be as the author describes as imperfect. We all make mistakes, this book helps you recognize those triggers that set us off and the ways we handle our anger. Knowledge is the key.

I was disappointed in this book. I just read “It wasn’t supposed to be this way” and really liked it and got alot out of it. Im halfway through and not even going to finish. I should have talked to my daughter, she bought it a couple years ago and said she didn’t even make it halfway.

I don't know a single woman who doesn't struggle with her emotions in today's world. As Christ followers it feels like there's even more pressure to behave perfectly at all times, but Lysa admitting that someone even as lovely as she struggles with keeping it all together is reassuring & provides hope.

Lysa has such a way of capturing and connecting with the human spirit. I feel like I know her personally through her writing and that is what makes each of her books, especially this one, feel like a best friend has called you on the phone in your hour of need. She never wastes a sentence in this book. I have small children and would sneak in a few sentences or paragraphs when the rare quiet moment was available and I always took something away.

I read this book as I was doing the study, I did not have the videos,so it was helpful with additional information. Lysa was able to give some helpful insights about dealing with raw emotions in a godly way. She dealt with wife and mom issues in an honest way.

I read this book as part of a Bible study. What I really liked is that everyone in our class ( myself included) felt relief in knowing we are all imperfect, broken & learning and not alone or unique. Also to know someone like Lysa deals with the same struggles we do, was a God send! She made understanding ourselves easier. This study was painful and joyful and in the end I was very sorry to see the Journey end and say goodby. I will read this again. I would wish for all my friends to read this book and embrace the journey

Great read for anyone struggling with flying off the handle or stuffing emotions! Another fantastic book by Lysa!! I've read almost everything she's wrote! Would recommend!

So well written. I can relate to the author in so many ways. I got so much out of this book. If your looking for direction to calm the chaise in your life I reccomend this book.

I was reading this with a friend as a study group we had started. It was one she felt strongly that she should read and I agreed to join her. I at first was slightly offended, not knowing all the book was about. Then I realized, that I too have those raw emotions, and could use some serious work with processing them. This book is amazing for evaluating yourself, feelings, tendencies and working towards processing them in a healthy way. It helps with tactics as well in handling rough situations. I know I benefitted, especially with raising my daughter as a single mom. My friend, who is married without children also found benefits for how she reacts with friends and her husband. I would say this is a good book for anyone to read.

Loved this Bible study. It really helped me to understand the things that trigger me to become unglued and how to process those emotions to be able to act differently in the future

Good study, enjoyed it. My only complaint, isn't really a complaint, the thing I didn't like was the Video, really didn't go along with the Chapters. The video covered so many all at once and it was hard to keep up. But it was a good study guide. I needed help to not come unglued.

A couple of years ago, I read and loved TerKeurst's Made to Crave. I couldn't wait to get my hands on Unglued, too. I really connect with Terkeurst, both in Unglued and Made to Crave. I found myself laughing as she described her thoughts or actions and related a little too much. Plus, she's very open and honest about her imperfections, which I always appreciate. "All these reactions I've described are not things I'm proud of. Yuck, right? Yes, but these aren't labels I carry around with me. These are things I'm identifying about myself so I can bring my raw emotions and unglued reactions under the healing authority of Jesus. And it's also important to clarify that I'm only talking about my unglued reactions here. When my emotions are level, I am like the little girl in that movie, The Help, to whom the beloved Aibileen leans down and whispers, "You is kind. You is smart. You is important." Jesus has made me a kind-hearted person, full of encouragement and eager to inspire any person who gets within ten feet of me. Jesus has made me smart enough to know that I need Him-desperately and fully. And Jesus has assigned all of us the important job of representing Him to this world, which means we re-present Him everywhere we go." Becoming "unglued" doesn't necessarily involve raising one's voice! (Although, I do dream of one day being like Michelle Duggar in the fact that the madder she gets the lower her voice gets. Can't say I've achieved that yet). It could mean stuffing those feelings deep down inside, causing negativity to grow more and more. It could mean that negative thoughts and constant blaming are going on inside your head. It could mean taking these kinds of things(whether thoughts or actions) out on family/friends or strangers. We're all different! Terkeurst has a chapter explaining different kinds of "unglued" reactions and you can decide which one(s) most resemble you. I bought the e-book version of the book Unglued, but I was provided a review copy of the Unglued Devotional. I learned that the Unglued Devotional is pretty much the book broken up into 60 bite-sized pieces. Which one I recommend to you depends on what type of reader you are. I preferred the book. If you like doing little devotionals here and there or at a certain time each day, then the devotional might be best for you. I like devotionals fine, but I prefer sitting down with a book and reading as long as time will allow me. Plus, I'm not the best at reading a chapter a day kind of thing. I wish I was sometimes, and I do try it quite often. "Try" is the key word there! Unglued was a wonderful book, and I highly recommend it. I think *most* of us come "unglued" in some way or another. ;) "Some moms are equipped by the hand of God to be "that mom." They have been formed with the three-C gene - Cooking, Crafting, and Cleaning come easily and naturally to them. Others of us have been delightfully chosen to provide the comic relief necessary to keep the world entertained. And to keep future therapists in business." *As I mentioned above, I bought the book, but I was provided a review copy of the devotional in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is an amazing and HONEST book that will help anyone who has the courage to read it. TerKeurst talks about how Christians are really feeling when we get frustrated and when we are wronged by friends, family and even strangers. She actually gives some good advice as to how to deal with these real emotions. As a Christian woman who has always identified more with Peter and his raw emotions- I never imagined that I could be the unattainable, Proverbs 31 Woman. I LOVE that the author is the Lady who runs the Proverbs 31 ministry. As she shares her real-life stories of "losing it," it gives me hope that Christ can help even me through the emotions that make me "unglued.:

A great book that every women needs to read. Lysa uses her real life experiences and witty character to teach us how to deal with everyday problems without coming unglued. This combined with the word of God is a must read for those with raging hormones. How we you react to someone of you knew you would never see them again? Have you ever came unglued in your life? maybe when dealing with a difficult person you have lost your temper, I sure have. Read Unglued and allow Lysa to guide you and help you to be able to keep your cool and allow Jesus to shine through you even in those difficult moments!

This is truly the best book of it's genre I have read over many years. The author is a 'real' person and shares generously from her own life experiences. It is so helpful in keeping emotions in check from a spiritual and practical persepective. I have been using it in an online support group for a book study for those with chronic illness. And though not specifically geared towards that is a great help to people such as myself with chronic illness. It is written for women, but men would definitley benefit from it. I wish the author wrote one geared for men. This book is helping me in my day to day life and I expect that it will for many years to come.

I was so excited for Unglued. I have read all of Lysa's other books and I love her style of writing and her honesty. I read Crave and while that was good, this was for me all the way. I am the mom who has the screaming reaction to things, I am the one who holds things in and stews, I am the person who gets hurt by others feelings easily. Unglued used examples and scripture for her life to show we can have patience, even a person like me can turn around. As I was reading this book I actually could see myself using some of her teachings in my life. I highly reccomend this book to anyone. This book has covered negative emotion unlike any other book I've ever read.

Unlike fancy schmancy self-help books with high-falutin' advice, the author is not afraid to break it down and be real. She makes herself transparent and vulnerable by sharing multiple examples from her own life. This is real-life advice, tried and true and solid wisdom from the Bible, I might add. TerKeurst pokes fun at herself and seems to really speak to readers as close confidantes and girlfriends. Especially for those of us mothers who never quite have it all together. Get it and let its message reside in your heart. It is never to late to be who you might have been.

This book managed to present some really hard truths but had enough grace to give the reader hope.It has a balanced approach of informing and then applying. Our realities may not change but how we deal or react is a choice we can make. THIS IS A CHRISTIAN BOOK - very well written and based on God's truth. The emphasis is a closer walk with God, to saturate one's thoughts with scripture and to go to God in prayer. The overwhelming message is: God is on OUR side - He waits patiently, He wants us to succeed. For those who wish change - His promise is if we seek Him, we will find Him and He will be there with us along the hard journey to change.

I needed this book. I am a woman, wife, mother, and daughter who comes unglued. One of the best pieces of advice from this book is to just say Jesus. The author tells a story of woman who found out her grandchildren had died in an accident and they prayed for her. Each time the woman heard the name of Jesus, she relaxed and could breathe better. When I am coming unglued, I remember this book and that woman and I say His name over and over again until it all goes away and all I feel is His presence. Thank you, Lysa TerKeurst.

We all struggle. If we open up the secret depths of our souls, underneath the smiles we use to dress up our less-than-perfect facades, there it is. Our stuffing or exploding. Our raw emotions and hurts. This book is such a great tool we can all benefit from. Using biblical principles and relatable real-life stories that will give you a good belly-laugh, Lisa opens our eyes to a concept of "imperfect progress." She reveals to us her unglued moments to show us the reality that we all struggle, but even better she gives us practical, applicable advice we can use in those moments. And even when we inevitably mess up, we learn there is grace and mercy, another chance, and a true smile to wear. We learn even in our lowest times we are making imperfect progress....there is hope, ladies! Read this book!

Lysa put so many biblical truths into this book that you almost need to read it twice. I actually started out reading the devotional first (which was amazing) and then realized I desired more. I am that unglued mom. Wife. Daughter. Friend. The one that explodes. Stuffs. Implodes. And this book (and devotional) have me practical, biblical tools to combat the lies and reach for the "imperfect progress". Thank you Lysa for writing this book. My husband and children thank you as well. ;)

Exceptional read by a favorite author. I was fortunate to hear this author speak locally about the message of this book, which is one all women can benefit from. The main topic is how to live in a godly way when our emotions are helter-skelter. I think most women have felt this way. Lysa includes Scripture verses and practical day-to-day tips for the reader. There are good questions to reflect on. This is a great book to read on your own or to use as a basis for small group discussion. Lysa's voice feels like talking to a friend over a cup of coffee.

First day reading and I could not put it down. Honestly, I felt like I was not alone in this emotional rawness life. I am so thankful for this book! I am laughing, nodding my head, and whispering, "ohno!" Not a dull moment. I feel like I am there experiencing it too! I plan on using her templates/checklist!

Anything by Lysa TerKeurst is though provoking and you walk away realizing you are still sacred, treasure and adored by the One True King. Lysa has a way of speaking to us like we're talking one-on-one. Amazing.

Lysa never lets you down with her writing. Tough to read because you gotta get REAL with yourself. But Soooo worth it.

I read this book soon after my son was born. I was thrilled to be a mom, but I wasn't prepared for all the short fuses I found in myself when it came to my husband or housework. I didn't have energy to put on a front so what I felt is what came out. At first I was dismayed because I didn't want to spew out what I was feeling. I wanted to have energy to stuff it and say something sweet. But the more I thought about it and through the process of reading this book, I began to be thankful for the opportunity to see what really was inside me. I could not change unless I first learned what needed to be addressed. This is a very encouraging book that talks about a difficult topic.

This book is like a girlfried chat over coffee, but the points are spot on. This is a must read for any woman, and any man who knows a woman. It is a clear way to identify your reaction methods, and helps to lay out a plan to respond without exploding or stuffing your feelings and then having to deal with the later ramifications. This book was worth every penny spent. Just reading what she wrote with such honesty and transparency, Lysa style, with nothing judgemental, makes it easy to see why this book is flying off the shelves. I am purchasing several copies and giving as I LOVE YOU gifts.

This is an amazing book on how to handle our emotions, and so much more! Lysa shares with us about grace, mercy, forgiveness and redemption; she shows us how to scripturally apply these to our thoughts and lives as well. I am so glad I read this book while doing the online Bible study with Proverbs31. I recommend this book to all Christian women!

This book was just what I needed to read. I have a tendency to turn a small issue into a big mess just because of the way I react to things. This book shows me I'm not alone and that thru Christ and reading my Bible for truth, I can get better. It's a choice and I must remember who I am and who I represent and belong to.

I am really enjoying this book! I love the insights, the use of scripture and the real takes on life. No "high and mighty" author or advice - only real situations and real solutions. I love the insight provided by the author, the bits of comedy, sadness and real life action. The little quotes located in the book help highlight important phrases and sayings. I am not an overly religious person, but I really am enjoying the refreshing take on life from this woman.

I have read several of Lysa TerKeurst's books. This one is by far my favorite. I love how she is real and tells you how to handle yourself in certain situations with scripture in mind. My favorite part is how she shares that we cannot control the events that happen to us everyday but we CAN control how we react to them. Something I definitely took away from this book. Great read on how to evaluate each situation and how to go about handling them with dignity and grace but sometimes not always! I recommend this book to everyone!

I really enjoyed this book and will probably read it again. I see that it has gotten some mixed reviews, but it was helpful to me. Lysa is hilarious and while some may find her examples simplistic, I thought they speak to the everyday "thorns" in our lives as women--the day to day issues that just bother us. I could really relate to the struggle of just coming unglued, and wanting to overcome that issue. I think this is worth the read!

Again, an excellent read for finding yourself and what makes you come unglued and how to escape that pattern of behavior - learning to cope and deal with others - always a bonus skill in my book!

Another great book from one of my favorite writers. Highly recommend!

I needed a friend to come along side me and tell me she's imperfect too, tell me that sometimes her kids see her as imperfect too and that it's ok!!! I'm ok!!! It's all gonna be ok!! Imperfect progress!! This book offered me just that. It felt like sitting down with a friend over a cup of coffee and just being allowed to be real and laugh at our imperfections together.

This book's strength is that Lysa Is transparent and tells some brutal truths that many women experience. I enjoyed her stories and anecdotes from her every day life because most women I know can relate to each of them. Practical advice is also given along with encouraging scriptures and God focused change This book was also Well written

MUST READ!! Like many mornings I had 'Exploded' because I was running late for work and putting the blame on my 4 year old daughter. I felt guilty and down right AWFUL to the point of crying on my way to work. I prayed that I could find a book that would help to give differnt perspective so I could control my outbursts and work on becoming a better mom, wife, friend, daughter...Well, as I was driving to work and listening to KLove - low and behold Lysa was on the radio promoting her new book and the live Webcast. I knew I had to go online and find this book. God had literally put it right there in front of me and answered my prayer! I'm not a reader, but I loved every word! Lysa is a real woman who has real emotions like me and many other women and she's not afraid to share the shortcomings we all experience. THANK YOU so much for sharing the tools and perspective I was so desperately needing. This book really has given me hope that 'imperfect progress' will help guide me on the path of becoming the woman I want to be and who the important people in my live so deserve!! God Bless!

This book is awesome. It's especially great for Mom's and just women in general. Lysa is authentic and is such a great teacher! I was able to be at one of her speaking engagements a few years back. It was wonderful!

I did not ever think that an author could write a book that sounded so much like it was written just for me! I have already bought extra copies for my Christian friends because they have asked me about it. I wanted them to have their own copies so they could highlight the parts that helped carry them through a day of imperfect progress. I know they will want to write little notes in the margins as special reminders of encouragement as I do. I will read and reread this book many times over. I am so very thankful for it's content and all the scriptural references.

Lisa... I am just finishing this book and wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. This book was surely channeled straight from Heaven. I've never had anyone give perspective on handling feelings and responses in a more practical, down to earth way. I come from a big family with some dysfunction (who doesn't right?). Our family was very direct... no one held back their feelings, ever. So much confrontation and defensiveness set me up for a life of trouble. I pray that everyone, YES EVERYONE, reads this book! It would solve 100% of the problems in the world. Althoough I am a Christian, I was raised Catholic and we didn't read much of the Bible. Thank you for peppering your book with quotes and explaining in practical terms how to apply God's word. I will be joining a Bible study this week. I want to say that it really doesn't matter what faith anyone is, your book speaks of kindness, ethics, forgiveness of others and the self. Imperfect progress... these words are forever a part of my 'self talk'. I can honestly say that I am forever changed... and forever grateful. Thank you.

Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions by Lysa TerKeurst is one of those books that you can't put down once you start reading it. The author is transparent in sharing personal stories of things that cause her anger and how she allows the Holy Spirit to correct and guide her. She solves the problem of dealing with her strong emotions, while at the same time remaining true to her Christian beliefs. This book is funny, uplifting, and informative...but most of all the book is encouraging for anyone who might struggle with anger. The book reads more like a conversation with a friend...and for this reason it's widely popular. Lysa writes, "Sure, I will still be vulnerable to coming unglued. Even after reading this book, you will too. Every one of us is susceptible to unpredictable emotions, hormonally influenced emotions. That being said, I still want to equip myself in every way possible to stay out of the emotional fray. I want to stay in the flow of God's power and participate in His divine nature." Then she shares her "Biblical Procedure Manuel" for confronting those times when she feels she just might come unglued! The book is fun to read and also filled with wisdom. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! I purchased this book and also received the ebook free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

Amazing Book for those of us mom's struggling to be perfect which is just not a reality. Very easy to read, motivational and enlightening as to how you can decipher the way you individually approach conflicts and how to adjust and deal with them using more grace. Lysa has a talent for writing and I have enjoyed 2 of her books.. just got her newest one...cant wait to start reading it !

The author offers a multitude of options for growing, learning from failures, not punishing yourself for falling short of the best of intentions and learning to be forward thinking in your relationships. I found it necessary to re-read some of the chapters to digest the material and also to connect with the author's self-proclaimed imperfections. I highly recommend this book to anyone who would like to grow emotionally. Our reading group is discussing this book, and having fun with sharing our own unglued moments and how we might react differently. My intent is to give this book as gifts to friends and family.

Good book, but not great study. I enjoy the content of the book and Lysa's writing style (and I love Proverbs 31 Ministries), but the book itself doesn't take me as deep into scripture as I would have hoped. The book provides very practical steps for an emotional woman and offers easy application... but I found "Calm My Anxious Heart" by Linda Dillow to be a better opportunity for me to find emotional stability in my Christian faith.

How could this author write to me, about me and for me when we have never met? This was one of those rare books that I am am torn between lending to a dear friend straight away, and keeping a while longer so I can read it again. I will gladly recommend this book to my friends or buy this book for my friends, but I will never give my copy away. I want to read it and re-read it until I wear the pages thin. (okay! it is on my Kindle, but you get the idea!). This is flat out, one of the most inspirational books I have ever read. Lysa is a kindred spirit. Her stories make me believe I am not the only mother on the Bi-Polar Express ...thank you..thank you. Thank you for sharing God's Amazing Grace.

If you are contemplating on purchasing this book, think no longer! Just do it! Lysa is funny, practical, humble, honest, engaging, insightful...I could go on and on. I introduced this book to my ladies group at my church and we as a group are going to study it as well. I've heard people say they've read or heard something that changed their lives. I've never had a book "teach" me, other than the Bible, like this one has done. The inside pages of my book are primarily yellow now instead of white because I've highlighted so my thoughts. I would give this book 1000 stars!

So many lessons of life and forgiveness in this books. Definitely one of my favorites. This copy was ordered for my 20 year old daughter in college. She loves it!!

We are using this as a type of Bible Study and its great. We just finished another book which was something about Being a Mary in a Martha World and Unglued follows the same path. The world we live in keeps going faster and faster with more and more to do; or so we think. Unglued takes the areas where we fall apart and show us how God can 'glue' them back together. Really a great book.

My wife begged me for another Terkeurst book. I could not say no. She read me so much of the last one, it was like reading it myself. Same for this book, "Unglued". She read so much to me, I knew I'd have to read it myself. Her praise is true. Here's OUR review in her words: After having read and re-read (several times) Lysa Terkeurst's last book

Excellent material. The 10 women engaged in the this study appreciate Lysa's practical and gracious approach to applying the Procedural Manual to their internal and relational conflicts. Each participant has made a significant practical application that is transforming their approach to conflict. Thank you Lysa for your honesty, transparency and Godly wisdom that communicate His grace to our lives.

This book is such a helpful guide with what to do with those emotions that want to tear us alive. I will read this again and again.

I'm doing an online Bible study with this book and it has been great! I bought the book for my Kindle Fire so I can take it with me everywhere. Lysa has a lot of insight into what causes our "unglued" moments (emotional outbreaks) as well as how we can begin to eliminate them in our lives. Sometimes it feels like she has lived my life! This book is very helpful and very well written. I never got bored with it or felt like it was too technical or "wordy" to be of used to me. This is a book that I will read and reread time and time again.

While I'm still working on imperfect progress, this book spoke to my heart. Love audible option. Love reading physical book also. The mom club at dance class is reading this book now too.

Our Sunday school class is studying and we love it

Wow, what an amazing book! As a mom, business owner and wife...it helped me realize even though I become unglued, I can be glued back together.

It’s like Lysa has read my journal... so thankful for How Jesus has used her once again to show me His truth, love, and pursuit!

As a wife and new mom who found my attitude, patience, and reactions going from perfectly fine to panic mode in two seconds because of various outside influences, I needed an intervention, lol. This book helped me reroute my thinking and helped me to control my thoughts, attitude, and reaction. Happy wife and mom, happy life :)

This book feels like talking to a best friend. It was so very comforting and brought some peace to this very unglued mom :) even though my situation is very different from the author (I'm an only parent/ single mother). She writes in a way that makes all Christian mothers feel included. I would recommend this book for ANY mom no matter what their circumstances.

She has an easy open style of writing and is very relate-able. Be warned however, God uses this book. I read the first 2/3's of the book on a long plane flight and was immediately confronted with circumstances / situations similar to what she talked about. (All of my reading, bible, notes etc... on my nook only to find out I brought the wrong chord, someone literally went off on me within 24 hrs for no apparent reason...) It's good stuff every can apply and relate to. My only problem has been wanting to mail copies anonymously to people I have encountered who could really use this teaching. I haven't...just very tempted... LOL. Gina [...]

Love a book that can help me understand and love myself for who God created me and how I can better myself. Grace is amazing little word.

I'm about a third through the text, and I am finding it to be very helpful. It keeps reminding me that although some things may push my buttons to the point where I lose my temper, that doesn't mean I am a completely horrible person. I would recommend this book for anyone who has a tendency to feel ashamed and guilty whenever they get angry. The author points out that letting another person trigger you to explode means you are giving that person emotional power over you, even if you just react (by rolling your eyes, etc.) and don't say anything. A quote that I particularly liked: "The one who holds their tongue holds all of the power."

Lysa TerKeurst does a magnificent job of describing how many women often feel in all the madness of living life. In the times we become unglued in life she encourages us to look to God's truth and accept God's grace when we fall short of having appropriate reactions. Even when life is overwhelming and we "explode" in situations this book shows us how to look deeper to find the cause of our inappropriate responses. This book offers hope to those who don't always have an appropriate response in the midst of the crazy.

Unglued has a great perspective on dealing with everyday life through what Lysander TerKeurst says is her "truth book". Her Bible. Lysa's writing is up lifting and hysterical at times. I loved her style and could relate to so much of her story. I loved that she used scripture throughout the book. This book was a fun easy read and a much needed break from some of the more historical and factual books I had read. I would recommend this book to anyone who has ever come "unglued" and I pretty much think that would be all of us.

I love hearing Lysa talk on K-Love, and was excited to read this book even though I don't personally think I have a hard time controlling my emotions or words for the most part. I have really learned a lot from this book though, and it really has made me take a look at how I react to people, especially my husband and kids! (Exploder!) I love Lysa's writing style...it's exactly how she talks and you can almost hear her Southern twang while reading:) She's very real and down-to-earth - very easy to relate to!

I love this book by Lysa TerKeurst. It is the first I have read by this author. The principles and life lessons that you can learn in this book w/o having to experience first hand are a wealth of regrets avoided if one chose to be so wise. It has come at a perfect time for me and I can apply it to my daily life in a very real way and have been recommending this book to many of my friends. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I don't particularly care for the versions of scripture used. I referenced other versions and some of the translations seemed a stretch from the original. I am just old fashioned I guess but the book is still wonderful and timely for many ppl who struggle with "raw emotions". (ME)I love the concept of "imperfect progress". If everyone would apply just that to their lives we would be so much more successful (at anything) than we could possibly imagine.

We all have our unglued flip out moments. Want to work on that? This book is "real" and the author shares her personal unglued moments as a wife and mother or just as a woman. This book will make you laugh and maybe even cry. I read this book while doing the workbook and meeting once a month to discuss the contents and watch the dvd. I know as a mom, wife and just being a woman I needed to know that I was not alone. Imperfect progress is better than no progress. Open this book and begin your imperfect progress, you wont regret it!

Lysa does such a great job of discussing our raw emotions and how to combat them! I love her vulnerability and authenticity. It's a must read to improve self awareness of emotions and how to deal with the emotions of others. Feelings are indicators, not dictators. I highly recommend this book not just for women, but men as well. Great read!

This was an awesome book. Lysa is honest and refreshingly truthful about herself and immediately you can relate. The book is positive and helpful without being "all about me". She sees her personal growth not just about herself but as relational. Her intentional desire to see her life as about how it impacts others and how it reflects Christ is powerful and impacting. I laughed at myself and it inspired me to jot grow weary in my own "imperfect progress".

I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. I expected a "preachy" book but was pleasantly surprised to find a well written and thoughtful narrative into the mind of women. This book is overtly religious and never pretends to be otherwise. There were more than a few nuggets of wisdom tucked into the pages. Overall, I found it to be a relatively quick and satisfying read.

Used book was as described. It is in great shape and readable.

Great book! Lots of raw stories and helpful advice

Lysa is a fabulous writer - so real and inspirational; and funny! Looking forward to my next Lysa TerKeurst book purchase!

If you have moments you come emotionally unglued -- over big things or little things -- this book is worth the read. Our tongues get us in the most trouble. This book helps us learn ways to control our emotions, our tongue, and our reactions. Whether we let spew out all our anger/frustration and then feel regret afterwards or whether we push everything down inside and let it brew before it explodes like a volcano, neither is a good solution. Decide to let God make wise choices.

Unglued is a wonderful book. It helps you learn ways to cope instead of explode or stuff your emotions. She is very up front with the fact that she has issues with exploding when frustrated. I wish I would have read this when my children were young. It would have helped me calm down when I was frustrated with their behavior. She also gives you advice on how to handle problems with friends and your husband too. It is a great book. I highly recommend it.

This book really helped me to see how my reactions needed to change. The three bible verses she gives to remind herself of the truth are my new go to verses when I'm struggling with negative thoughts. I'm going to use those in my 12 steps lessons. Her chart to help you determine how you react helped me to see the good of my reactions in the midst of all the negative thoughts I have about myself.

I have owned this book for almost a year but just read the book. Reading It was perfect timing in my life, stress and life events were a perfect recipe for coming unglued. This book helped me remember how to deal with it and process how I was feeling and not to allow "feelings" to be my guide. I so enjoy Lisa's writings and can easily relate to her. This book is full of scripture not just Lisa's words, she has put a lot of time, prayer and study into this book. She has shared her struggles and testimony to help others

This is my first audio book purchase and I listen as I drive to work, run errands, etc. I am really enjoying it. Lysa talks candidly about emotions and situations that get the best of us! I am encouraged and inspired by this book. Although Lysa seems to write to a more mature crowd, especially moms, I think it is useful for anyone who is willing to grow.

Lysa TerKeurst's new book, Unglued was just what I needed. As I read and reflected on my life I realized how many "Unglued Moments" I have engaged in throughout my life. Moments that I must say I am not happy with and would love to eliminate in my future. This book helped me to understand why I become unglued and steps to change this behavior. This was my first read by Lysa and I must say she makes you feel like a friend.

I keep coming back to this book year after year as I work through parenthood and all of the emotions that come along with that!

It's great to see that there are other people like me being honest about struggles, their 'raw' emotions, and have come to accept themselves; hence how He fearfully and wonderfully created her, yet she is realist of needed changes being a Christian woman, re: imperfect progress. Lisa helped me to see in ordinary circumstances I can lean on Him for rescue (not that I have not heard, done, read, seen, etc) but her life stories show good example in everyday life, and gives hope. Lisa shows that I'm accepted and loved by the Father too much who won't leave me to be succumbed by temptations and sinful choices. He wants to transforms me with my emotional responses, and I can trust He will, ...until He returns.

I recommend this for any one who has trust issues. Also for any one with low self issues. Great Biblical teaching, This book was great reading and it gave me confidence for my relationships. Help me to not be so sensitive all the time and help me to communicate better.

Lysa is hysterical

Love love love Lysa T. She is ME!! only much holier (if that is a word). I learn so much every time I hear her speak. What a great book!!

I ordered this book because it came up in a random search and looked good.... I am so thankful it did!!! This book has opened my eyes to the fact that I'm not alone in my feelings, reactions and that there IS hope! I had a notebook beside me while reading... jotting down things that struck a cord with me... tips and ideas... I did, however, burst out laughing at (I believe) Chapter 10... Inside Chatter... had ME written all over it! Being able to open my mouth and not "stuff" things.... actually clarifying something that was said vs. over thinking, over analyzing and basically driving myself crazy is amazing... it won't happen over night... but I'm already seeing a difference in the way I interact with others. Pause, pray, choose. It's always a choice. :)

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I enjoyed this book. I identify with every part and God used it in ways I never thought. Reading the perfect chapters at the perfect time. Thank you Lysa and Proverbs 31 for your obedience to God.

This is a Christian self-help book for women dealing with hard-to-control emotions, namely anger. The author is real- she writes in a down-to-earth style including her own embarrassing stories of uncontrolled outbursts. She describes the reasons why women become "unglued," and provides Bible based step-by-step guidance for reigning in these unsettling emotions and preventing future "freakouts."

Lysa TerKeurst has such a great writing style that I will read anything she writes! She delves deeply in an honest and real way to help us learn how to deal with our emotions. I feel like she has been in my shoes and can relate to my issues. This book is life changing for me.....I have learned coping skills that make sense. God is using this book to change me! I laugh out loud and even cry while reading this book. I highly recommend this awesome read! Thanks Lysa!!

I've read other books by Lysa TerKeurst and this one is my favorite. It is empowering to examine the unglued responses we have and to see how we can make different choices and not get stuck in the same rut. TerKeurst takes every day situations and breaks them down. Using Biblical truth, she helps the reader get beyond the surface to realize progress doesn't have to be perfect, just there.

"Where Grace & mercy kiss you on both sides of your face!" I just love, love, love that statement! It is difficult for me to give a book five stars. This one came close! Lysa writes like I talk & think! Real, real, real! To see that someone else struggles with the same conversations I have in my head & work so hard at times not to come "unglued" & have out loud with others was so encouraging! Yes it is a choice! A hard choice at times! Well done, Lysa TerKeurst!!!

Lysa is transparent in this book regarding her own life stories depicting "unglued" moments in life. She gives practical wisdom to apply to your own life and I had many epiphany moments as she gave words to how we handle these raw emotions times of life. This book is a great life application book that you can start using immediately to change those moments in life from hurting the relationships you care about.

This a great perspective to all the challenges life throws at you, focused on women/Moms. Lysa gives you perspective and reveals the choices we have in these situations - to come unglued, or to follow God's prompting and listen to the Lord. And what we can gain from our not so appropriate responses.

This book is a must read. I wish I'd read it years ago.

This is a must read for women. It has helped me deal with issues I may not have even known I needed to deal with. I bought another copy for my Granddaughter & I have recommended it to several of my friends. I feel it has help me become a better wife & mother, as well as friendships improved. Her honesty with issues made it easy to relate to.

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I chose this rating because of it's truly open honesty about real life things. Lysa so revealed truth about not only her life but the lives of so many women. The thing is they are afraid to share what they think and feel. They are afraid to share how they behave and what they yell and scream about and to whom! I wish in my day there would have been an author or friend to tell me what really went on in their home! Bringing truth and hope is very powerful and brings one out of the pit of guilt and shame. Thank you Lysa. As for who to recommend this to---are you kidding? I know so many young wives and mothers that need this and I am buying a few copies to give as gifts.

My daughter was teaching from this book in another state, but invited me to read along with her class because she knows he mom gets unglued. I am so glad I took her advise. The book was easy to read & relateable to women of all ages. Yes, at 65 years of age I needed help to stop poor behavior. I'm a work in progress, but now have some tools to help prevent a major, unatractive, unChristian meltdown. Gret food for thought backed up scripture.

I liked everything about this book! Lysa tackles intense emotion with scriptural and practical application in an easy to read and understandable way. She gets real. And she directs our emotions to the great healer, Jesus. When I first started the book, I thought it would be fluff, but it quickly delved into the tough issues. I loaned it out and am hoping I'll get it back soon because I'll be referring back to it often.

This book made me realize somethings about myself. I do have a tendency to explode, but this book helped me to realize how much I "stuff" too. I loved how the book made me realize who the real enemy is and how to respond with love to someone who has offened me. The book helped me realize stuffing emotions is wrong cause it can create retaliation rocks and bitterness. The book reminded to quote bible verses and pray after I have been offended not explode. Most importantly the book helped me realize that God still loves us and will forgive us even after we explode and say the wrong things.

Absolutely indispensable guide for those that are controlled by their emotions. This book very likely saved my marriage as well as helping me onto a path of freedom from becoming unglued. I can't recommend it enough, and have in fact, bought several more copies that I have given away.

Lysa is so transparent, honest, & relatable throughout this entire series. This program has given me an outlook on my Unglued tendencies and new tools on how to manage them. I'm so grateful to have found this program!!!

Read it, read it again, pass it along and then buy it to read it again. At least that's what I did. Easy to relate to, entertaining and funny, and inspiring.

I love everything by Lysa TerKeurst. She's wonderful and full of Godly wisdom.

I have recommended this book to a number of my friends. Lysa's honesty and thought provoking style make this a book well worth the price and the time to read. Lysa lays her experiences out for all of us to identify with and recognize that we are not alone. She gives us viable suggestions on how to change. This is one of those books which I will read over many times.

Love love love this book!!!! Lysa does a great job at lovingly providing Gods direction on how to love ourselves while making imperfect progress with emotional behavior. We are emotional beings but I always feel my best when I handle my emotions in a godly manner, this book is a blue print for helping.

This book is very helpful in explaining our unglued emotions and how to learn to improve and make progress in dealing with them. Lysa's examples are very real and easy to relate to. It is very useful and easy to read.

I have found this book to be so helpful and real, I was really quite amazed. I love how she incorporates real stories from her life, situations where she has come unglued with her kids, friends, family etc. She really incorporates real life situations, has a plan for them and includes scripture.

I completed the Bible study at church on this. The video, workbook, and kindle ebook. If you have issues with controlling the way you process your emotions, this is the book for you. Even if you are a guy - I believe everyone should read this book and fill out the workbook (video is optional). It has changed they way I've lived my life for the last 20 years. Thank you Lysa for listening to God when He lead you to write this book!

Easy to read

She put into words what each of us dare to say aloud. This needs to be read at least once a year.

As I read this book, I can't explain the tremendous relief I felt. With so much going on in my everyday life, my mind is unglued most of the time. Reading this book made me realize that I am not alone. It has given me hope that I can get my mind under control and make wise choices even in the midst of raw emotions.

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This book was very motivational, and put a lot of "unglued" moments into a clear perspective. Lysa does a great job of giving us a good understanding of how we should handle ourselves as Christian women. I highly recommend.

Excellent read for all women. Lisa is so very real, telling it like it really is for most of us--she's certainly not alone in her unglued boat! I know her ministry is geared mostly for young mothers. Though I certainly don't fit into that category any more, I relate all too well to her stuffed and unglued moments. She gives great godly solutions that will improve all our lives!

I always love Lysa's books. God uses her to get to the heart, the place of real struggle, pain and Gods redemption. The humility in her writing, sharing her own struggles is very relatable. Her books are a great resource on my faith journey.

Good read! We all have these moments. There is no way around them, but we can reduce the fallout we leave behind us. Just takes some pro-activeness on our parts and remembering WHO is it we want to honor and glorify in that moment...us or Him.

Did this as an on-line bible study. Learned a lot about myself along the way. You can laugh at why you react and then reflect on how to do it differently. Lots of little reminders about how God acts in our lives. And funny she talks about her computer crashing and then getting stolen. And not long after my hard drive crashed. Hope it is not a recurring theme!

Awesome! God had already set me on a path to realize that I needed to renew my mind in order to have freedom in Him. This book really pushed me forward in that. Thank you Lysa TerKeurst for being so honest & real about your own life. I finally felt like I wasn't alone...that there were others who absolutely understood and were overcoming the same obstacles, in Jesus' Name!

The group of ladies I do a Bible study with chose this book for our most recent study. It has been great. We have found we need the participant's guide which is sold separately to get the most out of the study and to work through as a group. (It gives you something each day to do as well as helps you with working through the book.) I like how Lysa is honest and real which is how we all should be especially with ourselves if reading this book. It can really be a life changer if you let it. I think I'll probably need to reread it in the future as it's something I'll need to work on the rest of my life (and such is life as sinful humans trying to be more Christ-like).

This helped me to resolve conflicts more smoothly. I am able to not "explode" but to take deep breaths and resolve maturely. I really love this book. Def. recommend if you find your self feelings overwhelmed, not being listened to, or times you just want to explode

This book changed my life. It had so many insightful biblical truths that has helped me act not based on my feelings at the moment but from a place of deeper control. I connected with this book because I identified with Lysa's message of "imperfect progress". You don't have to be perfect but striving to do better is the key. I also identified with Lysa's explanation of how people relate to each other. It helped me realize how I have contributed to the detriment of relationships because I either explode outward or stuff things internally. It was a great feeling to realize there are other people just like me.

Perfect book for real life examples from Lysa about coming unglued with demonstrated systems for preventing/handling those raw emotions when they come up in the future. Highly recommend for any woman or teen!

Lysa is so refreshingly honest! Thank God for her experience, wisdom, and insight! If you are struggling with raw emotions of anger and frustration at any level, and want to bring them under God's control, this is the book for you.

Good read

I loved this book because it met me right where I am. It's not hard to think of personal unglued moments. This book brings you and the author together to journey through God's Word and grace for hope and empowerment to change our emotional responses. I feel so excited to choose a better way. Unlike many "self-help" type books, I leave the last chapter convinced that I can be a different woman, under God's help.

I have known about being an unglued exploder for years but seemed powerless to fix it, this book gave me the tools to see it for what it was and deal with it. I love the idea of imperfect progress, it gave me, a box ticker, the permission to not get it right every time and to stop the inevitable feeling of failure. God bless you Lysa for sharing so boldly and honestly, a real breath of fresh air.

This is an excellent book and I received it within days of placing my order. The book is used but looks practically new and the price was amazing! I'd highly recommend this seller...and this book. The author has a gift and really makes you think!

One of the best books I have read! In fact I have reread it and I keep it nearby to refresh and remind myself of the things she teaches in this book. I can not wait to read more from this author!

I started to get Lysa's devotions in my email and they sure hit home. I love how her devotions are God centered and so pertinent to my life. I decided to get her book "Unglued" and am very happy , I plan to pass it own to a friend after I am done. This book is also a great gift!

It is a very easy read but it was not what I was looking for exactly.

Lysa Terkeurst is raw and real. It is easy to want to be a better woman after reading her books because she is "every woman". She isn't up on a high doctrinal horse. She is wise, smart, caring, sweet, and real. When you know you have a habit of coming unglued you don't want anyone to know, and in that way the devil keeps us isolated in our sin without hope or know how to change even when we desperately want to. Lysa busts that door wide open with her honestly and sheds Jesus' light right into those dark places.

Life changing! I have read this through twice and it gets better

Helpful book.

This book was recommended to me by a friend and while my life was seemingly constant chaos this book helped me look at things in a different light. Sometimes that's all it takes for the domino effect of change to occur.

This book has been so healing to my soul. I'm not even sure how I stumbled upon it, but I know God placed in in my sight for a reason. I took my time reading it, because the message was so powerful and rang so true with who I am...I would read and then re-read. Thank you Lysa for the way you write...with vulnerability and fill openness. You ring God's truth to light and refreshing accepting light. Thank you for pushing me back to a place of choosing rather than allowing!

If you are anything like me, this book will step on your toes, as it hits very close to home. I can relate to the author in this book. Great read and it really makes you stop and re-evaluate before you speak and react.

Lysa TerKeurst has an amazing ability to hit the nail on the head. She lays everything out on the table in such a relatable manner (and sometimes, quite comically!) that you can't help but be drawn to what she has to say. God has totally given her the gift of encouragement, and she's able to connect in ways that many other well-known Christian women can't. I love how real she is, and how she directs everything back to God. Reading Unglued was such an answer to prayer for me. I knew I could benefit from the book just based on the description, but I couldn't believe how much I could relate to it all, and how spot-on her Biblical guidance was. I am a "people-pleasing perfectionist" with low self-esteem and a critical perspective of myself, and so I pave my own way for a ridiculous amount of opportunities to come "unglued." Lysa's book was so refreshing and encouraging. I felt like it was just the "reset" that I needed and the help I've been looking for with wanting to know where to start in order to stop falling apart when things don't go "just right."

Great book for anyone who acts on emotions and feels awful after. There are quite a few of bible passages but I feel like she uses them more as stories people can understand. I find if you replace GOD with any higher power it all pretty much applys.

I started reading this book, and noticed that you were talking about the women in my family. I have struggled for years with the 'coming unglued' syndrome off and on. Your book was such a blessing to me, it showed me I was not the only one that had these moments of becoming unglued. My niece is reading it now too and I know that as we reread it over and over we will find new jems that will change our lives and the lives of those around us. It is all about changing me , allowing me to see that I do not need to react to people who are hurtful, that I can respond to the situation with calmness and choose to take a higher road. I see now that I stuffed until I reacted ..... now I will gently respond and choose to allow God to soothe my ruffled feathers ;) Thank you for writing this book !!!

I loved the all of the tips and relevant verses regarding coming unglued. Great book! That's why I rated this book with 5 stars. I would recommend this book to anyone, because we are all either a stuffer or an exploder. It's human nature.

Unglued in so many areas, this book showed me that I am not alone, and gave me tools that I can use - each day, each moment - that I feel my heart beginning to pound and words spewing from my unguarded mouth. Thank'you from my heart, Lysa ... and thank'you Lord for your unfailing grace!

Great book! Just what I needed

A book for every women. Especially when you feel challenged by the frustrations of motherhood. So helpful and encouraging. A lot of funny stories as well.

Love the book. Honesty and fun.

I enjoyed this book very much. It gave me a new perspective on how to deal with things when life doesn't go as planned. I highly recommend it!

This book falls into the category like "The 5 Love Languages" book. It will help you realize why you behave like you do and how to make necessary changes to better your own reactions rather than looking at and blaming what you consider to be the person doing the wrong. In fact, our Bible study will go through her series based on this book alone.

Love, love, love this book. Just what I need to get a grip on my emotions. I felt like Lysa was writing about myself, especially my unglued mornings with my children. A lot of laughs, but also helps you see the seriousness of the damage that can be done if we do not get a grip on our unglued emotions. In addition, it's a good reminder that we don't have to beat ourselves up. Just strive for Imperfect Progress. I highly recommend this book to anyone, man or woman, that wants to know how to deal with their emotions in a godly way.

When I read the title and saw the cover, I laughed (rather than cried) with the identify-with-that crisis. Very helpful, and even read some of it with the husband who could understand and even relate too. Realizing triggers and responses helps one make some intentional steps back toward who one really is. The devo book is a good supplement too.

I have always struggled with stuffing my emotion, then eventually exploding, usually at the worst times! Lisa is so real, transparent, and grace - filled as she walks you through a doable plan, a Script, in other words, for your mind and emotion, (thus you mouth!) when those moments spring up. Not just yet another stern lecture to "try harder!"

Wonderful book! Once again Lysa shows transparency by talking about her own struggles. This book gives hope to those who especially strive for perfection. The peace of being able to rest in not only Gods grace but His unconditional love gives such relief to the perfectionist mindset.