I Said Yes

My Story of Heartbreak, Redemption, and True Love

By: Emily Maynard Johnson, A. J. Gregory

Narrated by: Hayley Cresswell

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Millions know Emily Maynard Johnson from her appearances on both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. At the end of a long, fruitless search for a husband, Emily found that waiting right in front of her all along was the truest love of all: the unconditional love of the Lord.

Overcome with embarrassment following her nationally televised heartbreaks, Emily finally committed herself to the only one she knew would never leave her empty and alone. Abandoning her need to be chosen by men and finding peace in the fact that she was already chosen by God, Emily found the joy she had been looking for in serving God.

I Said Yes chronicles Emily's experiences on both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette and the way that God turned her life upside down through the knowledge and acceptance of His true love.

As Emily sheds light on her life as a believer in the spotlight, she teaches us:

• How to embrace the gift of true redemption
• What it means to fully surrender your heart to God
• How to say yes to God's ways, God's love, and God's timing

In I Said Yes, Emily tells the story of her life before and after reality TV fame, describing the profound new reality she discovered when she traded fame in favor of the Lord--and to that unconditional love, Emily said yes.

Goood story but Emily shouod have narrated

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I loved as much as I listened too but Emily should have narrated it really took away from having it audio. Plus her accent and kind voice would have made it GREAT!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ricky

What three words best describe Hayley Cresswell’s voice?

Didn't do anything for me, very different from Emily's voice. they should have at least had someone with a southern accent. In my opinion it ruined the AUDIO book for me!

Could you see I Said Yes being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Yes I would love it, not sure I am getting to old to know the younger stars. I do love Jennifer Love Hewitt despite her bad reputation but she is getting too old for this story.

Any additional comments?

Emily redo the book with you narrating!

Review

A little too much Jesus juice was drank by the writer for my taste. Thought this would be more of a bachelor tell all.

Interesting read for bachelor/bachelorette fans

I really enjoyed hearing the behind the scene take on what goes into the making of the bachelor and bachelorette series and also how Emily's real life has shaped her into the person she is today. I would have preferred she had narrated it herself though after being on tv and people knowing how you talk and sound the narrator didn't match Emily's personality. This would have made it way more enjoyable to listen to in my opinion if you are a fan of hers.

Great, but I wish I would have read it in print

I LOVE audio books. Ever since I became a mom to 2-under-2 (plus a preschooler and 3rd grader), audio books are the only way I can enjoy one of my most beloved hobbies; reading. That said, this is one book I wish I would have read in print. Emily didn't narrate it, and while I knew that before I started, it just was weird hearing Emily's story told by someone else. Like if you were watching the Bachelorette and some other girl was doing her voiceovers. (By the way, she is just a tad annoying.) It made it less enjoyable. But I loved the message, the story, and of course her happy ending! I would definitely recommend the book- but if you loved Emily on TV, I would recommend reading it the old fashioned way.

Loved the book

Loved the book, wish Emily had narrated the book herself though. It was very interesting to hear about her seasons on the bachelor/bachelorette.