Lysa TerKeurst’s latest book, MAKING PEACE WITH WHAT I CAN’T CONTROL: Find Relief from the Exhaustion of Overthinking, Trying to Fix Others, and Wanting to Figure It All Out, debuted across three major national bestseller lists, landing at #4 on The New York Times Best Sellers list, #5 on Publishers Weekly’s bestseller list, and #36 on the USA TODAY Bestselling Booklist. The achievement marks TerKeurst’s ninth book to appear on The New York Times Best Sellers list, further cementing the enduring connection between her deeply personal, practical teaching and readers nationwide.
In MAKING PEACE WITH WHAT I CAN’T CONTROL, TerKeurst offers a life-giving alternative to the exhausting cycle of trying to change people who don’t want to be changed, prevent outcomes we fear, and manage circumstances beyond our control. Drawing from her own experiences, TerKeurst explores why the desire to create stability in the midst of uncertainty can quietly turn into a counterfeit version of control, leaving us carrying a weight we were never meant to bear.
With the vulnerability and biblical wisdom that have made TerKeurst one of today’s most trusted voices, this book helps readers identify the core fears driving their need for control and recognize when healthy responsibility crosses into fear-driven intervention. She also addresses the difficult questions that surface when circumstances don’t change as hoped, helping readers wrestle honestly with disappointment while learning to surrender what they cannot control to God.
“We are incredibly proud of this publication and grateful for Lysa’s dedication to her craft and sincere care for her readers. It’s clear that she puts her heart and soul and life into her messages and seeks to better the lives of her readers with clear teaching and accessible invitations to change and growth. It’s little wonder that it is off to such a strong start – readers are immediately reaping a clear benefit,” said Andrew Stoddard, VP & Publisher of Nelson Books.
This fall, TerKeurst will bring the message of MAKING PEACE WITH WHAT I CAN’T CONTROL to audiences across the country on a 10-city book tour featuring recording artist Tasha Layton. Beginning November 7, the tour will travel to cities throughout Virginia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, Kentucky and Texas before concluding November 18 in San Antonio.
About Lysa TerKeurst
Lysa TerKeurst is president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of nine New York Times bestsellers, including her latest book, Making Peace With What I Can’t Control, as well as I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, and It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. She enjoys life with her husband, Chaz, and her kids and grandkids. Connect with her at www.LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.
About Nelson Books
Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, is an industry leader in Christian nonfiction publishing. Nelson Books publishes a diverse array of leaders, experts, and creatives, crafting biblically informed and spiritually fresh books from a Christian perspective that enliven, educate, and encourage readers. The Nelson Books roster of bestselling authors includes Lysa TerKeurst, Tim Tebow, John Mark Comer, John & Stasi Eldredge, Jennie Allen, Jefferson Bethke, Bob Goff, Ruth Chou Simons, Tyler Staton, Jason Wilson, Christine Caine and Zach Windahl.
Contact: Devin Duke, Senior Publicity Manager, Nelson Books, Devin.Duke@HarperCollins.com
