Title: Finding Unconditional Love: A Little Peace at A Time
Author: Jeanne Sanner
Publisher: Jeanne’s Unconditional Love Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 978-1969367281
Pages: 261
Genre: Spiritual
Reviewer: Liz Konkel
Pacific Book Review
Author Jeanne Sanner uses her life experiences to offer a spiritual and reflective pathway anyone can use to find solace, hope, and faith. With a blend of humor, honesty, and insight, readers can expect to take a journey that explores healing, unconditional love, and new chapters. This is a lovely memoir-styled resource which explores themes of abuse, shame, fear, and pain, taken from moments that Sanner has experienced in her life. This is for those who are struggling by providing an outlet for self-reflection and a journey toward joy. Sanner’s writing style is direct, often lighthearted, but always genuine and honest, making for an easy read.
After reading this book you’ll feel validated as she’s open with problems throughout her life and allowing you to feel less alone with your own. But more importantly, this serves as a reminder that joy is always possible and can easily be found around every corner of your life. This is an easy read, with quick vignettes instead of chapters, making for a fast-paced read in one sitting or a five-minute treat to enjoy a bit every day. Each of the vignettes offers something that Sanner discovered, so sometimes it’s sad and other times it’s funny, but it’s always full of heart. And each works to lead you to a spiritual understanding. This is done by seeing the journey of faith that Sanner embarked on, as she is open about the ups and downs she experienced. These vignettes are short and direct, though the messages within them may take longer to resonate. It’s recommended to take the time to reflect on what’s being said in each. It may just give you some deeper insight into your own life.
Each vignette feels like a snapshot from Sanner’s life, which makes the book feel more personal and almost like you’re reading her internal dialogue. This allows you to create a connection with her as you understand what she’s gone through, and many will no doubt be able to relate to certain struggles, triumphs, and discoveries. The book has an intriguing structure, moving from one thought to another with ease, and feeling like Sanner is sharing what was on her heart in the moment. The vignettes don’t always follow a constructive theme order, but the themes often come back. Through these, she shows a genuine journey of growth. Sometimes it’s messy, sometimes it’s funny, but it’s always heartfelt and honest. This makes the book genuine and ideal for those looking for a stepping stone toward self-reflection.
The themes explored include trauma, family problems, marriage, guilt, and fear. Issues created roadblocks in her path to true joy. Through these stories, Sanner shows how she overcame these obstacles and to a place where peace and love live. This is about having an open mind to the happiness that is possible in life. This journey leads to other themes of unconditional love, forgiveness, and self-awareness. Sanner shows that our spiritual lives stem from what we discover and from simply being present. The book does feature sensitive topics regarding trauma that could be triggering for some people, though nothing is provided in explicit detail. Everything comes from an emotional and reflective state. The book also includes note space for you to jot down what stands out, how you connect to the work, or reminders for what to look at again later. This is a unique resource that is spiritually driven. Finding Unconditional Love is a vignette-style book that is honest, self-reflective and faith-focused. This inspiring read encourages us to find hope even in difficult seasons and discover that every small step toward peace truly matters.
