• Break Out!

  • 5 Keys to Go Beyond Your Barriers and Live an Extraordinary Life
  • By: Joel Osteen
  • Narrated by: Joel Osteen
  • Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,762 ratings)

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Break Out!

By: Joel Osteen
Narrated by: Joel Osteen
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Rise above your greatest trials and discover the power of God's greatness with five simple strategies - and step into the blessings of your life.

We were not created to live average, unrewarding, or unfulfilling lives. God created us to leave our marks on our generations. Every person has seeds of greatness planted within by the creator. When life weighs upon us, pushes us down, and limits our thinking, we have what it takes to overcome and rise above into the fullness of our destinies.

In this dynamic, inspiring and faith-building new book, New York Times best-selling author Joel Osteen provides practical steps and encouragement for creating a life without limitations. This book will help you break out and break free so that you can increase your productivity, improve your relationships, and believe in bigger dreams. Here's how you can move beyond barriers:

  • Dare to believe that the best will happen
  • Adopt an irrepressible "break out" attitude
  • Make room for increase
  • Pray bold prayers
  • Follow God's plan beyond your circumstances

Filled with faith and inspiration, Break Out! will challenge you to build a new perspective, let nothing hold you back, and reject any limiting labels. Pastor Osteen will inspire you to see that a life-changing attitude begins in your own mind: "When you break through in your mind, believing you can rise higher and overcome obstacles, then God will unleash the power within that will enable you to go beyond the ordinary into the extraordinary life you were designed to live."

©2013 Joel Osteen (P)2013 Hachette Audio

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I love this book!

What did you love best about Break Out!?

I love the way he makes you feel so loved by God. I love that he speaks of God's love as a kind, and gentle. I love Pastor Joel speaking the book. I will no doubt buy it in hardback form and give it as gifts that way, however, there is nothing better then hearing him speak the book to you.

What did you like best about this story?

How positive the book is and how encouraging it will be for all who experience it especially in these hard times.

What about Joel Osteen’s performance did you like?

Everything

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes and then repeat again as necessary.

Any additional comments?

The best thing to do with this book is share it and live it.

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New Level(s) Await You

If you could sum up Break Out! in three words, what would they be?

Promotion, freedom, manifestation.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The author.

Which scene was your favorite?

The part talking about thinking about no longer having a problem rather than just making it through the problem.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

New way of thinking for a new way of living.

Any additional comments?

Listen to this book and allow it to clear your mind and imrpove your atmosphere.

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Every chapter the same as the next!

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

If there would've been a "how-to" or had he given (verbally) the scripture reference passage/number. Almost the entire book was simply examples of people who successfully overcame this or that. So much was redundant. If you didn't already feel like a failure (if you weren't healthy, happy and prospering) you will when you're done reading this.

Has Break Out! turned you off from other books in this genre?

Would probably not buy another Joel Osteen book. This was my first. It felt like he was saying, "If you'll just think positive, you'll have everything you ever dreamed of!"

How could the performance have been better?

Every chapter was exactly like the previous chapter.

Any additional comments?

I believe he has good intentions but this book was unnecessary.

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Extremely motivating and a good listen! Funny too!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely! The way Joel gets his message across is so easy to understand and the real life stories you can definitely relate!

Have you listened to any of Joel Osteen’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I think he does a great job reading the book because it is like you are having a conversation with him instead of someone reading to you.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Many moments! I don't want to spoil it!

Any additional comments?

I highly recommend this and any of Joel's books and sermons he is very motivating and yet down to earth. I have been away from God for a long time and he is definitely brought me back!

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Fantastic Book

Would you listen to Break Out! again? Why?

Break Out is a fantastic book. Joel Osteen motivates and provides you with practical day to day examples on how to go beyond your barriers and truly achieve an extraordinary life. I was glad to learn more of Joel's and gods message. It is a great book if your in need of some advice or even some spiritual uplifting.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

In one of the final chapters, the message was to "get over it." This part of the book speaks so much into the daily lives of everyone. Sometimes we just need to get over things that are holding us back,things that make us depressed, etc. and it was definitely a call to action. It made me feel that I need to get over a few thing in my life so that I can get where I want to go.

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Who doesn't just love Joel!!

Very motivational and inspiring. Joel is very good at encouraging you to believe in yourself. To believe that you are worthy to pray and ask for exactly what it is in your life that you desire. He lets you know that God put that desire in your heart and that you should absolutely strive for what it is in your life that will make you happy. Pray and Pray and Pray for what you want. God wants us to be happy. God does not want to see us depressed or unhappy. A must read for those that need to BELIEVE.

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Such a timely message

My husband and I needed this message of hope in our lives during this time. It has encouraged our faith in allowing Gods word to be our compass in the mist of uncertainty. We've played this book on audible every night for the past two weeks and it blesses us every time we here it. We go to sleep hearing it and we wake up hearing it.
Thank you Joel Osteen for writing this book and narrating it on audible. What a blessing it is.

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Meant for me!

Where does Break Out! rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was one of the best audiobooks I've listened to. I love hearing Joel's words from Joel's mouth - I listened on my runs and his words inspired me so.

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Could not finish

What disappointed you about Break Out!?

To be fair, I did not finish this book. I didn't like feeling like I was listening to a sermon. My initial impression was it lacked actual content that could be applied to my life. If faith is all you need to get what you need in life, I would not need this book. Also, much of the content is passages read from the bible. I was hoping for original practical advise. Very disappointed. I will return this book without completing it.

Would you ever listen to anything by Joel Osteen again?

No

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Joel always gives hope for his listeners

If you could sum up Break Out! in three words, what would they be?

Don't Give Up

What was one of the most memorable moments of Break Out!?

Joels books are all the same, but the messages are different. I just like the constant pep talks.

What about Joel Osteen’s performance did you like?

Love his jokes, and his uplifting demeanor.

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