More Than Just Making It
Hope for the Heart of the Financially Frustrated
- Work, Money & Leadership
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Published: 2017
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Publisher's Description
More Than Just Making It is your invitation to reimagine what the good life can be. Join Erin Odom, a mom thrown into low-income living, to learn how to overcome your circumstances, find creative ways to earn and save, and reset your heart and budget according to God’s designs. When you're trapped in a cycle of financial frustration, and you feel like you've tried everything only to end up with more month than money yet again, More Than Just Making It is your promise and pathway to thriving again. Take it from someone who's been there. Erin Odom grew up in the private schools and neatly manicured lawns of Upper Middle-Class America but was thrown into low-income living during the economic crash. She was a stay-at-home-mom, her husband was supporting the family on a teacher's salary, and even though they had no debt to their name, they were scrambling to make ends meet. Suddenly Erin found herself standing in line for food stamps, turning down play dates because she couldn't afford the gas, and ultimately walking into bankruptcy court in the eighth month of her third pregnancy. More Than Just Making It tells the story of their breaking point, as well as the triumph of their comeback. It took hard work, creativity, and faith in God's provision to reset their bank account as well as their hearts, but ultimately, they found a new way to thrive and freedom from financial anxiety. You can do the same. Learn how Erin and her family saved enough money to put $30,000 down on a home, buy a minivan in cash, and begin sending their daughter to private Christian school. More Than Just Making It will encourage you to rise above your circumstances, empower you with money-saving tips, and reimagine the good life as God designed it outside the myth of the American Dream.
Endorsements (26)
“I felt Erin’s warmth, humility, and graciousness exuding from every page. I loved the blend of personal stories with Scripture and practical tips. More Than Just Making It is the story of how God is redeeming painful years of Erin’s life into something that can be such an encouragement and so practically helpful for others. I am so excited for this book to be out in the world!”
“More Than Just Making It offers a breath of fresh air and encouragement for anyone struggling with the financial stresses that are common but rarely talked about in today’s culture. Readers will not only take comfort that they’re not alone in the continual struggle to balance a family budget, but learn how to approach spending in a healthier, intentional, and more liberating way.”
“tips, More Than Just Making It is a beacon of hope for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their financial situation. As Erin told her story, I found myself nodding along in understanding, then becoming inspired to make changes in the way we handle finances. Erin speaks with the humility and wisdom that comes from experience, making this book a relatable, encouraging, and immensely valuable resource.”
“More Than Just Making It is more than a story of one family’s financial struggle; it’s an invitation for readers to come face-to-face with their pride and prejudice regarding poverty—and to come face-to-face with a very real and very present God who cares. Erin Odom is a masterful storyteller. From biblical application to practical help, Odom stewards her story beautifully for the benefit of those who are presently struggling.”
“Reading this book made me feel like I’m not alone. If you, too, need to be reminded that startling beauty can come out of seemingly dead-end hardship, read More Than Just Making It. Erin’s book is eye-opening, empowering, and ultimately, an invitation to hope.”
“This isn’t merely a book to help you with your finances, it’s a book to help you change your perspective on finances and what it means to “make it” in our society. I never thought a book on money and finances could suck me in so completely. I am so thankful that Erin chose to share her heart and her story!”
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