Review: I Did a New Thing: 30 Days to Living Free (A Feeding the Soul Book) – Tabitha Brown

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Years ago, Tabitha Brown started a 30-day personal challenge that she called “I Did a New Thing!” The challenge was simple. Every day she would do something she’d never done before. Sometimes it was something small like trying a new food. Other times, she’d step it up a bit and speak to someone she’d never spoken to before. Still other times, she’d do the hard thing—facing a fear that she had, like having that tough conversation with a friend. No matter what it was, the point was that she was going to take a leap of faith and watch God open up a new lane for her.

One of the “new things” she tried was a vegan challenge. She’d been struggling with illness for nearly a year and was desperately searching for healing. She challenged herself to eat vegan every day for thirty days, and six years later, her life has never been the same—all because she decided to do a new thing.

In I Did a New Thing, Tab shares her own stories and those of others, alongside gentle guidance and encouragement to create these incredible changes for yourself and see what good can come from them. Whether that means having the hard conversation or trying for a promotion or simply wearing something different or doing something kind for someone else, Tab has a plan for you: Try one new thing, every single day, for thirty days. You don’t have to wait until Monday or the beginning of a new month or year to get started. There’s no set time and place or any extra preparation required. All you have to do is show up for yourself. And that can start right now.

As I approached my 50th birthday, I took time to reflect on my life and what the future might hold. During this period of introspection, I received a copy of Tabitha Brown’s audiobook, I Did a New Thing to review on my Book Referees blog. The book arrived at just the right time as I stood on the cusp of a new decade of life.

Brown’s book is a personal account of her 30-day daily challenge to try something new. From trying new foods to having difficult conversations, her experiences are a mixture of simple and complex moments. Her journey toward a vegan lifestyle in the pursuit of health and healing is incredibly moving. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the most significant changes in our lives can start with a small yet bold step.

Brown’s authentic voice makes I Did a New Thing compelling. Her stories are not just narratives but conversations with the reader’s soul. Listening to the audiobook made me feel like Brown was speaking directly to me, providing a soothing balm for my fears and hesitations. Finding a book that feels like a friend encouraging you from the sidelines is rare.

The book’s structure, interweaving personal anecdotes with practical advice, invites the reader to actively participate in the journey. Brown’s challenge to try one new thing every day for thirty days is more than just an exercise; it’s a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. It’s a reminder that the smallest step can lead to the most significant change and that there’s no perfect time to start except now.

As I approach a new decade of life, I Did a New Thing will serve as a timely companion. It’s also a reminder that age is not a barrier to new adventures and that there is always time to redefine one’s life. Brown’s message is clear: embrace the new and unknown with courage and curiosity.

I Did a New Thing is a heartfelt, inspiring, and transformative book. It’s a celebration of life’s potential and a guide to a more fulfilling life. Whether you’re approaching a significant milestone or simply looking to inject some freshness into your daily routine, this book is a beacon of hope and possibility.

Thank you, Tabitha Brown, for this gift of inspiration.

Reviewed by: Orsayor

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