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This book is a must read for young adults in their late teens or early 20's. In a world full of temptations and conformity, this book teaches the importance of holiness and the beauty of building a relationship with God; as well as, serves as an invitation to seek pure and meaningful relationships with others who help bring us closer to the Lord. This would make the perfect gift for any young adult!

This is a book about the true path to finding freedom, meaning, friendship, and happiness in today's world. The Swaffords have taken their years of experience seeing inside the hearts of people and helping them navigate this life, and written it down for all to hear; with a relevant wisdom and raw honesty that you can't find in many other places.
After reading it, you'll have several people in your life that you'll want to share it with!
As their introduction says, this won't always be easy...but it will be worth it.

Sarah and Dr. Swafford create an authentic path for formation and spiritual accompaniment to come together in a very compelling way. And that is through sharing their lives with others, inviting those they accompany to hear their stories and write their own. And to create their own stories built on truth, beauty, and goodness - because the Swafford's witness of faith is an honest journey in pursuit of the same truth, beauty, and goodness.

This book is like sitting in Dr. Swafford's office or at Sarah's kitchen table! They truly have SO MUCH wisdom to share about living a life of faith as a young adult Catholic, especially in college. They give simple but deeply profound advice on relationships, prayer, & friendships. You don't want to miss this read! Read this for yourself or use as a companion for your mentorship of young adults beginning to live a life of virtue and holiness.

Gift and Grit should be required reading for every young adult; it makes the perfect graduation gift! The Swaffords expertly apply Aquinas, JPII, and other Church fathers to daily life experiences in relatable stories and examples. Their heart for ministry is evident in the way they authentically share their mission. Looking for ideas on how to form and foster authentic friendship? Read this book. Struggling to discern what to do next in life? Read this book. We especially appreciate their terming and description of the virtue of “supernatural grit”…a gift we should all strive to live and share!

I couldn't recommend this book more! "Gift and Grit" changed the way I view my relationships, my own emotions, and virtue. It gives real life stories and guidance on how to grow through virtue to live in good relationship. We often want to change others, but it starts with us. This book forms the reader to this reality and gives pointers on how virtue is where it begins.

Life-Changing Insights Await You!

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Gift and Grit" by Dr. Andrew and Sarah Swafford is an absolute gem transforming how I navigate my emotions and relationships. The Swafford's profound wisdom and relatable anecdotes make this book an enlightening journey into the world of virtue and authentic friendships. Their practical advice and strategies for fostering true, practical virtues and healthier connections, and understanding oneself are invaluable. Each chapter is a revelation, and I found myself nodding along with the author's insights and experiencing personal growth. If you want to enhance your mental, emotional, and physical well-being and build stronger, more authentic relationships, "Gift and Grit" is a must-read. Trust me, it will leave you inspired and equipped to lead a more fulfilling life.

I was interested in reading this when I saw the advertisement of it in Facebook and was satisfied with the pricing of the book and it wasn't a bad deal! $25 for one copy is good enough to buy and I'm not even through the book yet! Great read!