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I Quit!: Stop Pretending Everything is Fine and Change You Life Paperback – January 1, 2010

by Geri Scazzero (Author), Peter Scazzero (Contributor)

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Geri Scazzero knew there was something desperately wrong with how they were doing their life and ministry. She finally told her husband, 'I quit,' and left the thriving church he pastored, beginning a journey that transformed her, her marriage, and her church. Geri quit being afraid of what others think. She quit lying. She quit denying her anger and sadness. She quit living someone else's life. I Quit provides you a way out of an inauthentic, superficial spirituality to genuine freedom in Christ. I Quit is for every person who thinks, 'I can't keep pretending everything is fine!' Biblical quitting goes hand in hand with choosing. When we quit those things that are damaging to our souls or the souls of others, we are freed up to choose other ways of being and relating that are rooted in love and lead to life. When we quit fear of what others think, we choose freedom. When we quit lies, we choose truth. When we quit blaming, we choose to take responsibility. When we quit faulty thinking, we choose to live in reality. When we quit for the right reasons, quitting changes us. Something breaks inside of us when we finally say, 'No more.' But it must be done for the right reasons, at the right time, and in the right way. That's what this book is about.

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"I read Geri Scazzero's book on a day that had been particularly challenging, one of those "I can't handle another thing!" kind of days. I was able to listen to her wisdom without all the defensive barriers I might normally erect when I don't want to be faced with uncomfortable truth. Geri's words encouraged me - and even pushed me - to examine my patterns of relating to God and to those closest to me. Her example of living in the freedom that comes from being confident of God's love inspires me to do some intentional soul work. Thank you, Geri." --- --Kay Warren, Founder, HIV/AIDS Initiative

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Geri Scazzero knew there was something desperately wrong with how they were doing their life and ministry. She finally told her husband, 'I quit,' and left the thriving church he pastored, beginning a journey that transformed her, her marriage, and her church. Geri quit being afraid of what others think. She quit lying. She quit denying her anger and sadness. She quit living someone else's life. I Quit provides you a way out of an inauthentic, superficial spirituality to genuine freedom in Christ.I Quit is for every person who thinks, I can't keep pretending everything is fine!' Biblical quitting goes hand in hand with choosing. When we quit those things that are damaging to our souls or the souls of others, we are freed up to choose other ways of being and relating that are rooted in love and lead to life. When we quit fear of what others think, we choose freedom. When we quit lies, we choose truth.When we quit blaming, we choose to take responsibility. When we quit faulty thinking, we choose to live in reality. When we quit for the right reasons, quitting changes us. Something breaks inside of us when we finally say, 'No more.' But it must be done for the right reasons, at the right time, and in the right way. That's what this book is about.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zondervan (January 1, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 215 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0310321964
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0310321965
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches

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Geri Scazzero is a popular conference speaker for church leaders, married couples, and women’s groups, both in North America and internationally. She trains and equips leadership teams, churches, and non-profit ministries to implement emotionally healthy skills and spiritual formation into their organizations. Geri is the author of The Emotionally Healthy Woman (Zondervan, 2013), co-author of the Emotionally Healthy Skills 2.0 curriculum, and the best-selling Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Workbook (Willow Creek Association, 2009). She has also served on the staff of New Life Fellowship Church in Queens, New York for the last twenty-five years. Connect with Geri on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GeriScazzero.

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Jenny Rose

Glean what you can, and I gleaned alot

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2010

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I Quit! Stop Pretending Everything is Fine and Change your Life

This book is for those who think they have to live two lives: the Christian one and the other one. This book is for those who think they have to put on a Christian façade. This book is for those who think the Christian life is all about sacrifice. This book is for those who think the Christian life is fake. I also think this book is for adults with self-esteem issues.

I originally saw this book advertized in a MOPs magazine. When it became available free on Kindle, I downloaded it. While the things Scazzero was doing as a pastor's wife and mother, she did them because she had to and she felt should "rather than a gift freely given. [She] mistakenly believed [she] didn't have a choice." All of us can get burned out doing things we think we should, because other people think we should, or because we think we have to. This book is about identifying falsehoods, errors in thinking, while identifying God's call on our life and reclaiming our identity in Christ--the person God has called us to be.

Some have commented that this book does not show a balanced view between sacrifice and putting others first while saying no when necessary and appropriate. Some have commented that this book is too personal and the author vents and rants too much like a therapy session. I will agree that some of her examples and comments seem a little over the top. But rarely can you take 100% of a self-help type book and apply it exactly as the author describes. We are different people with different circumstances. Glean what you can and apply as best fits your situation.

I could relate to many of the examples Scazzero cited as well as the warning signs she mentions. Bottom line--the author is trying to communicate that we shouldn't be so worried about what others think of us to completely ignore all our wants and needs and be fake just to make others happy. If we are unhappy, we need to identify why--this alone could be difficult and be a bigger, deeper issue than what it would seem.

I also think this is the best book I have read that can help adults with self-esteem issues.

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Nancy A Cottington

These reviews are so different - did we read the same book?

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2010

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I downloaded this book free from kindle. I am not a "religious" person, nor do I know the author.
This book is heavy on the religion, but I say whatever gets you through the day; however, I thought this book was fabulous in illustrating how sometimes we stumble into situations that either change and become overwhelming or just our own lack of initiative to set proper boundaries. It's hard to say no to family/friends/bosses/neighbors. This book is also about remaining true to yourself. To reminding you that you have a voice and even if something started with the best intentions that you have the right to set it down if it becomes too much. In our competitive society it is easy to get caught up in the work a full-time job/raise multiple kids/be the soccer mom/homeroom teacher/best friends/member of an extended family race. I wholeheartedly applaud anyone stopping, taking a step back and reevaluating if this situation is truly best for them. I read this book, recommended it to a friend who also downloaded it. We have already discussed buying this book in print because it is just one of those books you want on your bookshelf that you can pick up and read when things occasionally begin spiraling out of control.
What am I quitting? 1) I will no longer prop up a relationship that I should have allowed to collapse, 2) watching TV, because it really does not bring me joy...and I am just getting started.....

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Some basic knowledge and some mind blowing realities

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023

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So amazing quit lying isn’t just telling the truth.

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2011

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There were so many incredible nuggets in this book. The realization that I am pretending that everything is fine, when it really isn't, is a lie that I am living. The truths that Geri has laid before me are transforming all of my relationships. I see myself enabling those at work, at church and even friends and family. Not only am I stifling change in my life, but thinking I am loving someone else and not wanting to rock their boat is really very selfish and not loving the other person at all.
"I Quit" is a practical guide for creating meaningful relationships by both being honest with myself and the other person. The chapter on "Quit Being Afraid of What Others Think", really hit me hard in an excellent way. In seeing how much I need validation from others and how that effects so many of my decisions. I'm allowing God's love to truly permeate my being and realize that my identity is really in Him and not what others think.
Each chapter is so rich and there are many life lessons to be applied both to myself and also how to walk in "truth" with others.
I highly recommend this book, and I also suggest that after you read it once, let the truths go deep and then read it a second time.

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FD Cello

much needed message

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2010

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This book is an important addition to the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series. Geri Scazzero very generously bares her vulnerability, sharing with us her personal story of the working out of the crucial EHS principles. It provides a helpful template for those of us who long to break away from the "church as usual" experience, i.e., Christians who deny their secret pain and frustrations in order to give the appearance of what they think the world expects us to look like. Geri tears off the facades, challenging us to become our true self, the person God truly created us to be. The wonderful examples she provides help us understand how such a process has worked out for various individuals in real life.

Only when we become "transparent," releasing the "ought to's" and the "supposed to be's", (in the sense that the self-imposed expectations are removed from us) can the light of God shine through us. That is the hallmark of true biblical Christianity, "Christ in us, the hope of glory."

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Robert

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2016

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This book is in my top 10 foundational books that have helped me build and rebuild my life!

marlene Scott

I Quit:Pretending Every thing is fine.I have ordered 2 of these books in recent months.

Reviewed in Canada on May 26, 2014

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I read this book through and found the information very comforting and helpful on how to overcome some of the frustrations encountered in Christian service and busy schedual. I intend to pass this book on to my pastors wife and others who are trying to do too much, just for the sake of pleasing everyone. Thanks for your service. Marlene Scott

Tazz

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Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2019

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Great read, and great perspective