Margaret Becker - Coming Up For Air

Margaret Becker shows how deep and how real she is by sharing a very personal time with God in Coming Up For Air. If you're expecting her to be preachy or holier than thou, you'll be sorely disappointed. If you're looking forward to cotton-candy fluff - all feel good, all the time - look elsewhere. However, if you're ready for a real person sharing some real insight, and the ups and downs that go with it, then this book is for you.

I must admit, when I first heard that Margaret Becker had written a book about taking a break to refocus and get closer to God, I was ambiguous at best. I mean, let's be real here ... Maggie got signed in 1987. She has recorded more albums than I can count on one hand. She's won Dove Awards, gotten Grammy nominations and has had several number one songs. So how much could I possibly relate to her story?

Boy was I surprised! This lady had somehow been living my life, despite her acclaim. When she spoke of feeling like she was chasing her life, catching up every now and then, and then finding herself resuming the chase, I could relate. When she wrote about spreading herself too thin in trying to help every wounded person or good cause that she came across, I understood. When she talked about feeling like something was off, but not knowing what, so she simply prayed, "Lord, You know where I am if You are feeling chatty. Otherwise , I am going to try to rest in Your silence," and then struggled to shut her mind off, I was there!

Throughout the 34 chapters I alternated between loving Margaret Becker and really not liking her. As she opened up her own soul, and in turn, made me look at mine, I admired her courage and struggled not to cry over the realizations I was having about my own life.

If you're ready for some real honesty, mixed with a self-depreciating humor, and you're ready to look in the mirror, then get your hands on a copy of this book. It's worth it.