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The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days

The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days

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Our take on the The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days

A 2023 hardcover collection of 100 short blessings written for ordinary, messy days rather than ideal ones. It is co-authored by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie, the team behind Good Enough, and reads as a bedside book of brief, honest prayers for grief, exhaustion, joy and everything between. At $9.99 at Kobo as of November 7, 2026, it sits at the low end of its recent new-copy range, with three stores listing it new.

Best forReaders who liked Kate Bowler's Good Enough or Everything Happens for a ReasonAnyone wanting short daily readings, not a cover-to-cover narrativePeople going through grief, illness or a hard seasonGift-givers looking for a small hardcover for a friend in a rough patch
Pros
  • 100 blessings, each short enough for a single sitting
  • Honest tone that names hard feelings instead of forcing cheer
  • Hardcover format holds up as a gift or nightstand book
  • Written by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie, a known pairing
  • Easy to dip into at random; no reading order required
Cons
  • Blessing-style prose and religious framing won't suit every reader
  • Short entries give little depth for those wanting essays or memoir
  • Repetitive if read in long stretches
  • Not a substitute for Bowler's full-length memoirs

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The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days price history

Lowest price we've seen: $9.99 on Nov 7 at Kobo. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

Readers of Bowler's earlier work tend to receive this warmly as a gentle, honest companion for hard days. The most common reservation is that the entries are brief and the blessing format repeats.

What people mention
  • TonePraisedReaders say the writing is honest about hard feelings rather than falsely upbeat.
  • Entry lengthMixedMany like the short format for daily use; others find the pieces too brief.
  • RepetitionCriticisedSome readers say the blessings follow a similar pattern and blur together when read in bulk.
  • Gift appealPraisedBuyers often describe it as a thoughtful hardcover gift for someone going through a hard time.
  • Religious framingMixedThe blessing and faith language comforts some readers and puts off others.

Specifications

Format
HardcoverSource
Language
English, GermanSource
Release Year
2023Source

Questions and answers

Is this a book to read straight through?
No. It is built as 100 standalone blessings, so most readers keep it on a nightstand and open it to any page. Reading it cover to cover makes the repeated format more noticeable.
How does it compare to Kate Bowler's memoirs?
This is a short-form devotional written with Jessica Richie, not a narrative memoir. If you want her story in full, start with Everything Happens for a Reason; this book is for daily use.
Is it religious?
Yes, the entries are written as blessings with Christian framing. Secular readers can still use them, but the vocabulary is openly faith-based.
Is $9.99 a good price?
It is the lowest new price among the three stores listing it as of November 7, 2026, so it is a fair buy at $9.99 at Kobo. Check the other two stores before ordering if shipping matters to you.
What language is it in?
The edition is in English, with a German-language edition also listed. Confirm which language you are ordering before checkout.
Is it a good gift?
It works well as a small hardcover gift for someone in a hard season, especially if they already read Kate Bowler. Skip it for readers who prefer long-form essays or no religious language.
Where is the The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days cheapest?
At Kobo, for $9.99, 19% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days?
4 stores we checked sell it, including Kobo, Walmart, Target, Booksamillion.

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