Nick Vujicic inspires readers with his continuing story of a ‘ridiculously good life’

Author, motivational speaker and director of Life Without Limbs, Nick Vujicic has endured some hard times in life, having been born without arms or legs. Following on from his previous book, Life Without Limits, Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action, continues his inspiring story, teaching others some important lessons he has had to learn himself—that life has value and is a gift, that God is always present and has a good plan.

Born in Australia and now based in Southern California, Vujicic speaks around the globe. With an international ministry that was going gangbusters, he made the mistake of not being careful enough with the finances, despite having a degree in financial planning and accounting. When his staff came to him to explain that they were having trouble making payroll and paying bills that were coming due when big customers were slow to pay or not paying for his DVDs or speaking engagements. The problem was resolved, but not before Vujicic was humbled by it.

“When I realized my company had fallen into debt,” he writes, “I was consumed by the feeling that I’d let down all the people who worked for me and all those who believed in me. Still, the extent of my despair quickly exceeded the magnitude of the problem. I became so overwrought I could barely function and it wasn’t just for a day or two.”

It was a couple of months before the man who usually inspired others made a comeback, but he had to learn to practice the things he taught and once again put his faith into action. In his recovery, he finds that lessons continue to emerge from his trial.

Since writing his first book, Vujicic has—happily—found a wife, sharing the dramatic story of how their love unfolded in a chapter titled “Matters of the Heart.” Thankful for the gift of God through his wife, Kanae, he writes: “Part of putting faith into action in relationships is working to be your best and then believing that it is possible for someone to love you. It’s about believing there is a person out there who could look at you, see beyond all your flaws and shortcomings, and still love you.”

Vujicic shares many such experiences in the book, his own and those of others, showing the power of faith in action. He has learned that surrendering to God is a “joyous and empowering experience.”

“Once I yielded, the Lord took my pain and turned it into something good, which brought me real joy,” he writes. “What was that something good? For me, it was purpose and significance. My life mattered. When I could not find meaning and purpose for my life, I surrendered the need to do that, and God stepped in. He gave my life meaning when no one and nothing else could provide it.”

Readers of Unstoppable will be encouraged by Vujicic in the areas of job challenges, health concerns, self-destructive thoughts and addictions, bullying and more. For more information, visit www.waterbrookmultnomah.com, or to order, call Random House at 800-733-3000.

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