I Am In Control by Dr. Shacara Thompson Curry is a Christian devotional about being in control and relying on God. Dr. Curry addresses many topics, such as patience, peace, beauty, power, and joy, as well as several other keynotes and philosophies to live by. She offers a lot of insight into the Christian faith by relaying personal experiences and encouraging readers to live in God’s word. Throughout the book, she shares many Bible verses that correlate to each specific topic she talks about, and overall, this was such an enlightening and interesting read.

I really liked how personal Dr. Curry’s book was. I felt like I had such a connection to her because I could relate to a lot of what she talked about, especially when it came to the topics of beauty and confidence. She gave a lot of sound wisdom, and as someone who struggles with appearance, I really appreciated what she had to say! The verses she shared were verses that I am very acquainted with, but reading them again in this book was such a great reminder. We can trust that God has a plan for us; He knows what He is doing, and we need to have faith that everything will work out according to His will. However, there is so much that we can do ourselves to help keep this positive attitude in life. By practicing the tips that Dr. Shacara Thompson Curry gives in her book, I Am In Control, we can live life to the fullest of our abilities.

I Am In Control by Dr. Shacara Thompson Curry is an inspirational book that unveils the power and the potential in everyone, one of those books that teach readers how to change their mindset and resolutely pursue their purpose in life. The author asks readers a very important question: “Those things that you can control, do you make it a priority to be the change you want to see, or do you constantly blame God for not creating you like someone else?” But the answers to this question are what caught my attention. The titles read like positive affirmations: “I am Joy,” “I am capable,” “I am powerful,” “I am confident,” etc. The beauty of the book lies in the fact that it is rooted in scriptures. The author helps readers see how God looks at them and empowers them to claim the joy, the power, the strength, and the peace that is theirs.

This book is a gift that will help readers develop a strong, positive self-image. In it, the author uses God’s word to show how much each of us has been loved and gifted and indicates a path that readers can use to achieve success, experience deeper levels of inner peace, and find the confidence to be true to themselves and their calling. The book is written in an engaging, conversational style and in a voice that is compassionate. The author speaks a message of hope to the hearts of readers and shows them how they can take control of their lives. I Am In Control by Dr. Shacara Thompson Curry offers an interpretation of some of the passages in the Bible and gives readers the insight and wisdom they need to live life to the full.