Enough About Me: Find Lasting Joy in the Age of Self

Oshman examines in her moving debut why the age of the “self” isn’t fulfilling and why Christian women feel discouraged and disillusioned despite societal claims that they can “have it all.” Oshman explains how the despair of disillusionment in college drove her to seek the Bible as a lifeline. Moving between her own story and close scriptural reading, she depicts how she learned the freedom of depending on God instead of trying to create her own success: “... the good life is found in losing it. If you and I are going to be happy, our lives must be hidden in Christ Jesus.” Oshman addresses such topics as the need for gospel study, making the change from “me-ology” to theology, and renewal practices (such as listening to one’s inner voice and body). She emphasizes the importance of being intentional about holiness, as it is natural to gravitate toward self, and contrasts the popular mantra, “Do what makes you happy” with her tweaked version, “Do what makes you holy.” Fans of Rachel Hollis’s Girl, Wash Your Face will want to take a look. [em](Mar.) [/em]