About the Book
Personal encouragement and inspiration for finding your unique calling "Am I making a difference?" "Can I accomplish meaningful things despite the mistakes I've made?" "How can I know God's purpose for me?"
As the true stories in Exceedingly demonstrate, whether famous or entirely unknown, we all struggle to find significance in our lives. But the truth is that each one of us has a special reason for being right here, right now--and we can discover exactly what that is.
Anita Agers-Brooks walks through simple yet powerful strategies, skills, and exercises to do just that. Through practical application and inspiration from people like the late country music star Troy Gentry, readers will identify and hone their natural traits, raw talents, and untapped abilities. Uncovering our purpose doesn't require big personalities, perfect lives, or an issue-free past. We only have to make the effort to learn to see ourselves as God does and fulfill the personal purpose we were made for.
Seekers who engage with Anita will find their quest leads to one amazing conclusion: if they unearth what they've been given and dare to believe, their Maker will do exceedingly, abundantly more with their lives than they've ever imagined.
About the Author :
Anita Agers-Brooks is a writer, speaker, and certified life coach with a passion for encouraging people to seek biblical guidance for emotional issues. She is also a multi-published, award-winning author whose previous titles include Getting Through What You Can't Get Over and Death Defied, Life Defined, and is also the host of Tending Your Dreams, a globally popular podcast. Anita lives in Cuba, Missouri.
Review :
"Anita Agers-Brooks has done it again! I found myself enthralled by the stories in this book. She has created not just a cover-to-cover read but a manual for life that includes a culmination of story and Scripture. Relatable and on point as always, this is a resource you can pick up to find wisdom for whatever season you may be walking through."--Ashley Caudle, human resources administrator (2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)
"Anita Agers-Brooks is easily one of the most effective and communicative authors I've ever had the privilege of reading. I especially benefited from her uncanny ability to draw the reader into her personal life and story. In fact, she has helped me correctly address some of my own rearview mirror 'ghosts' that needed the truth of God's Word to be fully set free . . . and to live life exceedingly abundantly and on purpose. This great book has truly blessed my life."--Dale Brown, serial entrepreneur and outdoor adventure crew specialist (2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)
"Anita's phenomenal voice is loaded with intelligence, energy, and authentic feeling. Every story moves the reader to view what is in an entirely different light and state of mind than our everyday tendencies. Opportunity exists--if we are able to see it. When I wrapped up this book, I was in wonder of her ability to invite us into her reality so that we feel like we are right there with her, and so that we can finally understand the rich interconnections between psyche, body, and soul."--Deb Crowe, Habit Finder life coach and speaker (2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)
"Amazing stories of overcoming adversity that produce faith are the central focus of Exceedingly. Anita has crafted her book with purpose to motivate you as well as challenge you toward greatness. Practical in every sense, especially the prompting questions at the end of each chapter, this book equips you to find that exceedingly abundant life no matter what you've faced."--Eddie Jones, lead pastor of Christian Life Center (2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)
"An excellent read from a terrific writer whose faith and wisdom were honed through incredible experiences. As I read this awesome book, I felt extraordinarily moved. Papa God used Anita Agers-Brooks's beautifully descriptive words to wash over me like a cool waterfall on a hot summer day. His still, small voice became remarkably clear: we each have a purpose, a customized reason for our existence, and it's up to us to discern what it is and live it out abundantly. This marvelous book is a great way to start. We feel the raw emotion in Anita's personal stories and eagerly accept the to-do challenges for personal growth at the end of each chapter. The resonance and depth of spot-on discussion questions make Exceedingly a great choice for both individuals and groups."--Debora M. Coty, award-winning and best-selling author of the Too Blessed to Be Stressed series (2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)
"Anita has the gift of relating to others as if she's known them forever. Through that connection, she helps reveal the person's true passions and the obstacles they've been hiding behind. I felt a deep comfort with Anita that caught me by surprise, in the best way. Through a rarely perfected balance of faith-based and empirical coaching, she helped guide me to a renewed sense of purpose and commitment to intentional living."--Paige Husley, KMOV-TV anchor and reporter (2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)
"Anita Agers-Brooks loves to encourage others to discover their purpose in life. In Exceedingly, she shares her exciting and often difficult journey of pursuing her God-given calling. If you need motivation to discern God's plan for your life, you will be inspired by Anita's candid and intriguing stories. Not only will you enjoy her engaging style of storytelling, you will also be captivated by her vulnerability and courageous faith. A great gift for someone trying to find their own purpose and a valuable resource for your personal or group study."--Karen Jordan, author of Words That Change Everything (2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)
"From time to time, I pick up a book that encourages, instructs, and inspires my walk with Jesus. Exceedingly is definitely one of them. Anita helps us find practical and insightful truth-based promises to live the life we were called to live. Your fears, failures, and frustrations are about to be taken to task with faith, forgiveness, and simple trust in God. Do not read this book if you don't want to be better and live with purpose."--Jeff Anderson, church relations executive director for Convoy of Hope (2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)
"I'll admit it--I couldn't put Anita Agers-Brooks's new book down. If you have ever wondered, Why am I here? or perhaps, Will my life ever get better?, then you have come to the right place. Anita has a unique and powerful way of weaving stories together with biblical principles that leave an imprint on your heart that just won't go away. Exceedingly will convince you--once and for all--that you were made to live a life of rare and valuable purpose."--Carol Burton McLeod, best-selling author of Guide Your Mind, Guard Your Heart, Grace Your Tongue (2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)
"If you only read one book this year, read Exceedingly. It is the culmination of years of prayer, work, study, and perseverance. I am personally inspired by Anita's words every time we talk, and now many more people can experience her gift of encouragement."--Kathryn Graves, author of Fashioned by God (2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)
