The Lucky Few
Finding God's Best in the Most Unlikely Places
Published on 20. April 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-310-34546-6 (ISBN)
Description
When life looks radically different than the plan we have for ourselves, it's the lucky few that recognize God's plan is best. That's what adoptive mom Heather Avis learned, and that's the invitation of this book.
As the mother of three adopted children - two with Down syndrome - Heather Avis has learned that it's truly the lucky few who get to live a life like hers, who actually recognize that God's plans are best, even when they seem so radically different from the plans we have for ourselves.
When Heather started her journey into parenthood she never thought it would look like this, never planned to have three adopted children, and certainly never imagined that two of them would have Down syndrome. But like most things God does, once she stepped into the craziness and confusion that comes with the unknown and the unplanned, she realized that they were indeed among the lucky few.
Discover in this book what 70,000+ followers of Heather's hit Instagram account @macymakesmyday already know: the power of faith and family can help us stay strong in the toughest times. This book will also be especially touching to those with adopted family members or children with Down syndrome in their lives.
As the mother of three adopted children - two with Down syndrome - Heather Avis has learned that it's truly the lucky few who get to live a life like hers, who actually recognize that God's plans are best, even when they seem so radically different from the plans we have for ourselves.
When Heather started her journey into parenthood she never thought it would look like this, never planned to have three adopted children, and certainly never imagined that two of them would have Down syndrome. But like most things God does, once she stepped into the craziness and confusion that comes with the unknown and the unplanned, she realized that they were indeed among the lucky few.
Discover in this book what 70,000+ followers of Heather's hit Instagram account @macymakesmyday already know: the power of faith and family can help us stay strong in the toughest times. This book will also be especially touching to those with adopted family members or children with Down syndrome in their lives.
Reviews / Votes
'A page turner. A hope giver. A life changer. Lucky are those who read these pages--their hearts will explode with the joy that we all truly get to be the luckiest of all.' * Ann Voskamp, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Broken Way and One Thousand Gifts * 'Heather Avis is a guide for all of us 'lucky few' walking in the wilderness. She reveals the exquisite beauty always hiding within the brokenness, the promise that in the darkness God is up to something bright and colorful. Joy is always waiting in the paths we would never choose for ourselves. As I read it, I felt like I was sitting with a good friend over coffee, letting her remind me all over again to notice God's grace right here in the middle of my own story.' * Micha Boyett, author of Found: A Story of Questions, Grace, and Everyday Prayer * 'Heather Avis is an inspiration as a mom and as a woman. If I didn't know her personally, I would wonder if the grace pouring through her words was authentic. But she is the real deal, and her story of love makes me want to be a better mother and a better person.' * Laura Tremaine, writer and podcaster * 'Heather Avis's words and story exemplify one of the hardest but most beautiful truths in motherhood--that you cannot predict the path on which it will lead you, but if you show up wholeheartedly, willing to be stretched by love, the greatest joy you've ever known is guaranteed to light the way. I'm inspired to stir up more areas of 'comfortable noes' in my life and see, as Heather has beautifully shown us, how life expands into more grace and joy with a simple yes.' * Kelle Hampton, author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Bloom * 'I absolutely love this book. I love Heather Avis dearly, and her warmth and passion and fierce love come through on every page. This is a story about adoption, about family, about special needs . . . and really, more than anything, it's a story about faith. I'm so incredibly inspired by the way Heather listens to God's voice, and as I put down this book, I prayed for more of that kind of faith in my own life.' * Shauna Niequist, author of Savor and Present Over Perfect * 'If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the task before you, you will find a companion in this book. This book details the incredible adventure of the Avis family as they face some of life's greatest challenges and turn them into beautiful opportunities. It gives each of us hope in our own journey full of insurmountable odds.' * Donald Miller, New York Times bestselling author of Blue Like Jazz and Scary Close * 'The Lucky Few gives a glimpse into the remarkableness of one couple who choose a terrifying yes over an uncomfortable no--over and over again. It is an honest and vulnerable account of determination, not only to see God's promises come to pass, but also to seek his best for those whom society so often overlooks. Heather's story calls our attention to the image of God in every person and provides another lens through which to view the world and each person we encounter. By the end, you will see why the Avis family truly are the lucky few--and you just may end up wanting to join their crew as well!' * Vickie Reddy, executive producer of The JUSTICE Conference * 'The Lucky Few is a book about the deep-unto-deep kind of love we have as parents, a love with power over fear. Heather Avis's voice is a beaming light that infuses me with courage, not because she herself is braver than the rest of us, but because she shows us in this beautiful story that we must put down our expectations and ridiculous bootstrap mentalities so we can open ourselves to the intimate love God has for us. This book is a beacon for anyone who thinks she can't do the very thing she must.' * Amber C. Haines, author of Wild in the Hollow: On Chasing Desire and Finding the Broken Way Home * 'This is a beautiful and honest story about coming to grips with God's best for your life--especially when society's expectations clash with your reality. God's grace in finding perfect children for Heather and Josh Avis and growing in them the courage to become the parents these children need is witness to all of us looking for divine clarity in the midst of seemingly confusing and sometimes devastating circumstances.' * Mark Reddy, president of The JUSTICE Conference * 'When I first met Heather Avis, I was drawn to her family's story because we share a love for foster care and adoption. But The Lucky Few is about so much more. Heather shows us what it means to seek after the heart of God, and she inspires us to do the same. You'll want to buy this book for everyone you know.' * Andy Stanley, communicator, author, and pastor *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Grand Rapids
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
215 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-310-34546-6 (9780310345466)
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Additional editions
E-Book
03/2017
Zondervan
€8.99
Available for download
Persons
Heather Avis is a New York Times bestselling author, public speaker, podcaster, and a Down syndrome advocate. She is the founder of and chief visionary officer at The Lucky Few, an advocacy organization dedicated to shouting worth, shifting narratives, and reimagining what it looks like when we create spaces of belonging. She lives in Southern California with her husband Josh and three kids, Macyn, Truly, and August and two Goldendoodles, Maeby and George Michael.