Review of The Book from Drift to Shift by Jody B. Miller

From Drift to Shift by Jody B. Miller is inspirational, powerful, and a must-read for all! If you ever have, are currently, or will ever go through a transformative period in your life (hint- you will!), this is the book for you. The author dives deep into her own, and other’s hardships, and takes a look at how tough situations can lead to the best transformations of one’s life. This book reminds us that no matter what is happening to us in our lives, we have the ability to make the best of all situations. This is truly a book that every human can relate to, and should be read by all.

The book focuses on several people who have experienced the lowest of lows, and yet, against all odds, turned their experiences into success. An abandoned and poverty-stricken child grows into a well-educated, successful businesswoman, who creates a non-profit to help children just like her. A cancer survivor uses her experiences to help others through physical activity. In another, a severe injury leads to the discovery of an awe-inspiring talent, just to name a few. Rather than allowing challenges to lead to despair, each person in this book decided to make the best of their situations in their own unique ways. I specifically enjoyed the author’s own recollection of hardships, her journey from the lows in life to the highs, and all the shifts in between. Her experience with the Amazon Achuar Tribe was truly inspirational. After each person’s story, she nicely summarizes the keynotes of their journey. She reminds us that it’s okay to have times of drift, to be courageous throughout, believe in yourself, and most of all, enjoy the journey! Life will get better.

I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. I thoroughly enjoyed the content, getting to know each person’s story, and how they overcame their hardships. It is a book I will read again, likely many more times. There were occasional errors throughout, which is the only reason I give From Drift to Shift three rather than four stars. In all, I highly recommend this book to anyone who can relate to feeling lost in life, afraid of the unknown, or staying in a position in life where you may be unhappy, but comfortable. The inspirational stories held within this book may just be the push you need to shift to a life you love!