Grace Not Perfection

I love it. Helps you realize that perfection is not important --- what matters is YOU!!

I originally asked for this book and A Simplified Life for Christmas. I was most excited for the other, as I tend to be a more tactical person. My boyfriend found this one first and gave it to me. Little did I know what a blessing that was.
My very close aunt discovered a brain tumor in December 2018. I read this book while staying in the hospital with her. It was the holidays. I work in a high pressure field. I had just taken a position on the board of a non-profit. My beloved aunt was in dire shape. I'm in a long distance relationship. It was the perfect storm. I was dead in the middle of the deepest period of burnout and emotional exhaustion in my life.
This book rescued me. It helped me identify that I was overwhelmed, and that there were things I can say no to and eliminate for my own personal good. It was like a road map out of the darkness.
After everything that couldn't wait was settled, this book inspired me to take some time. I worked on filling my well and healing my self so that I could be the most I could for the people around me. I don't know that I would have known how to do that or recognized that I needed to without this book. Thank you, Emily Ley, for providing us a lifeline in the sea of burnout.

Best book I’ve EVER read. Emily Ley did a wonderful job providing take-aways for whatever phase of life you’re in. I read this book twice. First, I read it as a newly wed, and teacher. Second, I read it as an unemployed, new mama. My “take-always” were completely different each time I read it. This book speaks to what is on your heart. It will provide you with insight, reassurance, and guidance. My advice is to take the journal prompts seriously, and underline/highlight what speaks to you. Emily, you took what was heavy on my heart, and put it into words perfectly. Instead, I will live a life of grace, not perfection.

Another mom recommended this book to me when my son was only 9 months old. Life saver. Still learning to walk with Jesus daily, and find grace when I fall short.

But this book gave me hope to see beyond today's mess. :) Thank you!

What a great and helpful book! It was a quick read and loved how sincere and straight forward it was about staying real and keeping it simple. I will definitely use the tips Emily mentioned. I also have the Simplified Daily planner for work and excited to use it this school year!

So thankful for Emily’s willingness to be so open and honest in this book! It has been such a blessing to me as I mother 4 kiddos under 6! I have been giving so much hope from her words and will treasure it always!

I absolutely loved this book in so many ways. I highlighted several things that just jumped of the page for me, I could relate to, or it just resonated with me. Having a sense of humor in it all is the best along with having a attitude of gratitude! I'm a teacher and this is something I definitely try to passed down to my students. Emily - thank you so much for being brave to share your story, wisdom, and journey. This is a book I will clearly want to read more than once and share with others.

Such a perfect book, I wish I had this when I was a young mom, I bought 3 copies to give to my daughter and some of her friends that have little ones.

Wow. How many times is one allowed to read the same book over and over without getting tired of it? It doesn’t matter with this book, because YOU WILL NEVER GET TIRED OF IT. Emily pours her heart out in this book and let me tell ya, you will feel it sister! I bought the book for myself and before I was even finished with it, I bought a copy for my sister. This book is just so life-giving and I am all about it. Thank you, Emily, for allowing yourself to be vulnerable and letting God speak through your life daily.

This book was refreshing and beautiful. Exactly what I needed without even knowing it. It’s definitely not a one-time read that I’ll pack away, but something I’ll look back on and review often to remind myself of the practical ways I can simplify my life and give myself grace in the different seasons. I can’t wait to gift this book to friends and family!

I just finished reading this book and it was absolutely AMAZING and life-changing! As a busy mom, wife and teacher, it’s so hard to find balance and avoid beating myself up because I am a perfectionist who wants to do everything right. This book taught me that I am not the only mom who thinks this way. It was nice to finally hear the “real” truth about life as a women. This book has challenged me to think deeply about myself as a person beyond my daily responsibilities. This book has also inspired me to slow down and embrace what is truly important in my life and fill myself up with them. For a person like myself who is an avid reader, this book really “wowed” me and has landed it’s place on the shelf for my favorites. I have already took a picture of the front cover and shared it with all of my “mommy” friends. God definitely used Emily Ley to inspire and touch the lives of so many women when she told her story and wrote this book. This book is a must-read! I would recommend to all women!

I'm not normally one to read anything outside of a fictional thriller or an Amish Christian Fiction, however something or some One put this book in my path. I am not quite done but I have to say that this book has been one of the most inspirational and motivational reads for me. Thank you Mrs. Ley for "Grace not Perfection", I feel hopeful and inspired!

I looked forward to receiving this book in the mail. And I was glad to get it on sale. I appreciate the layout, with pictures, material, and journal sections throughout. Thank you Mrs. Ley for sharing your life and creating these life-changing products. I bought one for me and one for a friend. My friend wants to read it with a small group of ladies at her church. They're excited to dig in. God bless you!

I am only 50 pages into the book and I’m in awe of how God has used Emily to help those that honestly have put too much on themselves. It is not an accident that in this season of my life I came across something that if I allow it to... it will shift how I operate on a day to day basis... I’ve been a planner girl all my life.. I can remember back to middle school.. but I’ve definitely taken tips that can help me better use my planner. I’ve used the Lilly Pulitzer planners for YEARS.. but next year a simplified planner it is! Thank you so much Emily for allowing God to use you!

I absolutely adore this book. I have bought it for a few people and they all love it too.

I literally stumbled upon this book and it was the best impulse buy ever. The book is amazing and was just what I needed and very relatable. I would highly recommend it. Thanks for such a great book!

I am a senior in college this year and was starting to break down over the thought of real life in less than a year. This book fixed that within the first chapters. It was a fun and relaxing book that I looked forward to reading every day. It was very relatable to me even though I may not be a wife or mother quite yet. I will definitely be keeping this on the shelf for those hard times that will come. Thank you Emily!

Great and easy summer read (or really for any season of life). This message was exactly what I needed and came at the perfect time. This book will absolutely be one that I revisit for years to come. Thank you!

I loved this book! After reading it, I felt inspired to simplify my life and let the unimportant stuff go. I liked the fact that Emily was honest about the challenges in her life and focus on what really matters. I struggle with the need to do everything perfectly and the book gave me a new perspective. I will definitely use this book as a reference in the future. I have recommended it to several friends. Thanks to Emily for sharing her story!

This is the best book I've ever read. It speaks to my soul and every part of my life. Buying one for all of the special ladies in my life for Mother's Day! I can't wait to read it again and again! Great work!

This book is encouraging and is filled with a heartwarming message. I have highlighted and dog eared several pages for "reminders" on days I need encouragement. Full of faith and common sense.

This book is absolutely amazing! It helped me grow in ways I will be forever grateful for. I recommend it to everyone! I bought 10 for my bible study group and girlfriends!

Thank you Emily for writing this book. It is an inspiration and relief for any woman struggling to be perfect. It helped me a lot to realize that while I was trying to be the perfect wife and mother; I forgot who I really am and the plans God has for me.

Honestly, I ordered Grace, Not Perfection to bump my order to the "free shipping" level, thinking I'd give it as a gift to someone. I felt God tell me to give it to my daughter for her 38th birthday. She has since reported to me that it is the most pivotal book she has read to date! SHE LOVED IT. Now I'm reading....a must read for every woman at any age!

I haven"t actually been able to read "Grace" yet. As soon as I am able I'll be glad to write a review. Ellen

I recently received Emily Ley's book as a Christmas gift from my future daughter in-law. As I read the first chapter I felt a kindred spirit with the author, though I am considerably older. She brought back memories of seasons in my life that were joyful and some that were painful to remember. I decided to set aside time to read just one chapter each morning after reading my bible. I identified with so many of the things Emily wrote about, I had wanted my life to be perfect. Looking back I wish that I had taken the time to refresh my spirit daily instead of worrying about being the perfect wife, mother, housekeeper, employee, the list could go on. Although I received praise from friends and some family members, others made me feel like a failure so I tried even harder, I got lost in the pursuit of perfection. People say that with age comes wisdom, I believe that is true to some extent however, I also believe that if we run the race of life with perfection as our goal, we overlook the fact that GOD made us perfectly imperfect. We were not made to rely on our own skills and abilities, those are gifts from GOD. I'm sure there have been many times in my life when GOD thought, what in the world is she doing, I've blessed her with many gifts, perfection isn't one of them! There are times when I still have to remind myself perfection isn't necessary to be loved. Love yourself enough to except your imperfections, GOD does. I highly recommend this book to women of all ages.

I love this book!!! It's written straight at my heart. So often, I don't take time for myself or I compare my white picket fence to the Pinterest standard that I think someone else has. When really, it's all about grace... not perfection.. for I am made fiercely, wonderfully perfect through Christ

I absolutely love this book and it's contents I have shared it and recommend it to many other mothers and you women who are in desperate need of a season of rest and regroup a pat on the back and you've done good don't kill your self here's a plan to keep going AND breathe which is what I found in this my journal is littered with quotes and it brought peace and clarity to my daily life and had improved my family routine and marriage I am grateful

Emily spoke from the heart and this book made me laugh, cry, and give me the inspiration to really focus on finding grace and giving it to myself no matter what season of life I am going through and start to shed my constant need to achieve perfection everything I do. Have re-read a few times and it's a staple to have on my nightstand now. Would recommend to any woman who is chasing perfection.