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8 Reasons Your Life Matters: You are not an accident. You are loved. (John Herrick Collection Book 3) Kindle Edition

by John Herrick (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 2,140 ratings
"If I were to disappear, would anybody notice?"

Each of us has asked that question in dark, honest moments.

In his first nonfiction book, 8 REASONS YOUR LIFE MATTERS, bestselling author John Herrick combines personal struggles with biblical insight. Injecting eight chapters with humor, memoir moments, and a postmodern perspective on life, Herrick shares eight reasons your life matters:

Your Life is More Permanent than Your Struggles
God Sees You Differently than You See Yourself
You Have a Destiny
You are Remembered, not Forgotten
You Were Someone’s First Pick
Your Absence Would Leave a Permanent Hole
People Need to See You Overcome
You are Loved and Valued

Eight solid reasons to give life one more chance. Eight reasons your life matters.

Join John Herrick, author of the novels From The Dead and The Landing, and discover fresh purpose for your life.

For readers who enjoy best sellers by John Maxwell, Joyce Meyer, Joel Osteen, and Adam Houge.
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  1. Book 3 of 7
    John Herrick Collection
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    69 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    15 May 2013
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CRTELBQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Segue Blue (15 May 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 226 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 69 pages
  • Customer reviews:
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John Herrick is best known as a chronicler of the human heart. His complex characters and earnest tone prompted Publishers Weekly to write, "Herrick will make waves." When he is not writing, he loves long drives on the interstate. He is a sucker for 1990s music. Herrick lives in South Carolina.

Visit his website at www.johnherrick.net.

You can find John online at:

@johnherrick

facebook.com/johnherrickbooks

goodreads.com/johnherrick

youtube.com/c/JohnHerrick

Soundtracks for his novels as Spotify playlists:

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Customers find this book life-changing and thought-provoking, describing it as a beautifully written, readable, and simple text. They appreciate its heartfelt approach and sincere writing style, with one customer noting how it provides personalized words. They like the Bible references, with one mentioning how the author uses biblical figures in their content.

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31 customers mention ‘Uplifting’31 positive0 negative

Customers find the book uplifting and inspiring, describing it as life-changing and thought-provoking, with one customer noting how it puts life into perspective.

"...is a well crafted sincere free kindle book given with the motivation to help others...." Read more

"...It is a book of meditation and reflection that you don't have to finish in one go, even though it's a short book...." Read more

"...This book has provided personalised words, that have uplifted my soul, and allowed me to "press forward" on the more shadier part on life's..." Read more

"...That is not in it. What is, is good, solid Biblical reference to why any individual’s life does matter." Read more

27 customers mention ‘Readability’27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and beautifully written, with one customer noting it's good material to review repeatedly.

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"...that you don't have to finish in one go, even though it's a short book...." Read more

"...Having said that, John Herrick has a friendly writing style and as such becomes a friend to the reader of this book...." Read more

"...I can freely recommend the book its a masterpiece and I am one grateful ol' lady! thanks again to the author!" Read more

6 customers mention ‘Simplicity’6 positive0 negative

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"Very simple. Straight to your heart and all sincere. Most of the things written are true and believable. Thank you." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it thoughtfully composed, with one customer noting its personalized words and another describing it as witty.

"A well-written book where the author sensitively shares some of wonderfully encouraging personal stories...." Read more

"...My dealing in life has not been good so far. This book has provided personalised words, that have uplifted my soul, and allowed me to "press..." Read more

"...It's well written & parts of it really do make you feel that, YES, YOU REALLY DO MATTER. You may not FEEL like your life matters. But it does!..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the heartfelt writing of the book, with one customer noting its genuine personal touch and another describing it as compassionate.

"...by the words in this book, and it brought out more evidence of the great love that God has for us...." Read more

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"Very simple. Straight to your heart and all sincere. Most of the things written are true and believable. Thank you." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Bible references’3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the Bible references in the book, with one mentioning how the author uses biblical people and quotes, while another notes the inclusion of a mini biography of the author.

"...This book is interesting because not only is it a mini biography of the author and people he encounters, but how it got me thinking how powerful..." Read more

"...as became a christian a year ago and loved the way the writer used people from the bible and compared them to life in the modern world...." Read more

"...But it does! There are references to God & quotes from the Bible. But don't let that bother you, if you're a non-believer." Read more

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  • Stephen Green
    5.0 out of 5 stars A gift from a gifted author
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 March 2015
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    This is a well crafted sincere free kindle book given with the motivation to help others. I hold no religious views but the Christian references seemed to me like part of the story and not a plot to convert me despite the fact the being part autobiographical you get to like trust and respect the author. The author writes supportively towards people whose life may not be going too well. This book offers the perspective of time. At any age it is possible to be broken hearted,or to fail or mess up. Time shows you that love and success hide in sneaky places that need faith, persistence and experience to reveal. A job well done Mr Herrick for which I am confident you already have your reward.
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  • A.F
    4.0 out of 5 stars 8 reasons Life Matters
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 October 2014
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    A well-written book where the author sensitively shares some of wonderfully encouraging personal stories. I really engaged with the book, and I liked the way it broke down the 8 points. It is a book of meditation and reflection that you don't have to finish in one go, even though it's a short book. You can delve in and out, and get some breathing space to take in the thoughts expressed.

    I am encouraged by the words in this book, and it brought out more evidence of the great love that God has for us. We are secure in His love and there are many reasons to appreciate and value His love for us. The author list 8 of the most important reasons, and for this I am grateful.
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  • Aaron Rowles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 May 2014
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    I have just mentally consumed the powerful words in the book, within two nights. I have so much to say to the author - that's for sure!

    Right now, I am depressed and cold in life. I am just 20 years old, and am an aspiring writer. My dealing in life has not been good so far. This book has provided personalised words, that have uplifted my soul, and allowed me to "press forward" on the more shadier part on life's path.

    Author: if you happen to read this review, I would very much enjoy an e-mail from you! Aaron.t.rowles@gmail.com

    God is the antidote for every cut I have received on this battlefield. If I go now, I will be a permanent hole in somebody's progression. This book is pain-absorbing, gold.

    Aaron
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  • Vanda Denton
    3.0 out of 5 stars A book for Christians who are feeling low.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 March 2021
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    I suspect my choice to give this book only 3* is down to culture and that American readers will find it more uplifting than someone like me – English. Having said that, John Herrick has a friendly writing style and as such becomes a friend to the reader of this book. I suspect also, that in feeling unsure of the value of my life, I was looking for magic. That is not in it. What is, is good, solid Biblical reference to why any individual’s life does matter.
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  • spanner
    5.0 out of 5 stars life changing book!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 March 2014
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    I found this book while browsing christian books. Decided to order because I was in such a bad place in my life and it was free.
    The book has changed my whole thinking process and literally saved my life. I was on a downward spiral, and it was not drugs or alcohol but old age and a great lack of finances, the future looked very bleak.
    It was a gift from my Lord to save me from doing something stupid.
    I have already thanked the author, and had a reply!
    I can freely recommend the book its a masterpiece and I am one grateful ol' lady!
    thanks again to the author!
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  • Tankman
    1.0 out of 5 stars God is not great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 April 2025
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    This should be in the religious section.

    Hated it from the first chapter for all the fictional claims about a celestial dictator being responsible for everything that science can tell us the truth for.
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  • nikki
    4.0 out of 5 stars Easy, simple and innovative
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 May 2014
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    Took me 2 days to complete the book a very easy read. Many different scenarios to read through to help understand each reason, what I did like were some of the simplest quotes written by herrick that you yourself can apply in your life. It was lovely to read someone else's perspective on how to take life knowing that your not alone or the only one going through a struggle, most importantly take away the negativity whether it be thoughts or someone else speaking. Be bold and whenever in doubt review what you have pulled through so far cause somehow you still managed to push yourself that include why you matter as a person.
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  • David GIBBS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2014
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    This was an easy, inspiring and challenging read at the same time. The 8 reasons where very good and I enjoying the way the author tied in his own story with the biblical narrative to make it personal to the reader. Over the last week I have been sharing a few quotes a day with my friends to encourage and remind them that they matter.
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  • Christy Bower
    5.0 out of 5 stars As one who has struggled in this area, I found it reassuring
    Reviewed in the United States on 10 January 2017
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    John Herrick has an easy-to-read style. Although you know he is addressing the deep hurts people feel and some of his readers may be contemplating suicide, he maintains a respectful and matter-of-fact tone rather than pleading. He offers eight truths from the Bible but his text is far from preachy. He develops each idea with personal experiences and concludes with a person in the Bible who felt that way and he demonstrates what God was doing in that situation that can only be seen in hindsight.

    This is a well-written eBook for people struggling with depression, self-worth, and even suicidal thoughts. It emphasizes a long-term perspective and gives reasons to tough-it-out rather than give up on life. As the author says, “Every dark season in life comes to an end. If you hang in there long enough, you’ll reach the dawn.”

    As one who has struggled in this area, I found it reassuring and I might have to make myself a reminder sheet listing the eight reasons. For me, the best (most relevant) reason to keep persevering is: “Somebody out there needs to see you overcome.”

    8 Reasons Your Life Matters is worth a read, especially if you want some encouraging thoughts to lift you out of despair or to arm yourself with points to be able to help others.

    This review first appeared on my blog, ChristyBower.com.
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  • lyn
    4.0 out of 5 stars 8 Reasons Your Life Matters
    Reviewed in Australia on 12 April 2014
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    this is really nice and easy read, makes a lot of sense the way it is written .happy to recommend this book
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  • Maggie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe I do have a purpose after all
    Reviewed in Canada on 10 January 2015
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    I guess there are times in all of our lives when we wonder why we are even here. Although I'm still not sure of my purpose, I am hopeful that I actually do have one. Thank you John Herrick for giving me some encouragement.
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  • Manu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you
    Reviewed in India on 1 December 2015
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    This book is for some one who really has lost all hopes in life, reading this book has given one message if no one is there in your life God is there and is looking at you for ever.

    lIve life Love life
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  • Rosemarie Murphy
    4.0 out of 5 stars inspirational
    Reviewed in Canada on 3 May 2016
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    Best to read in eight sittings so you can focus on each reason.
    Have to be in right frame of mind as well...
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