The Light Within Me: An Inspirational Memoir

When this book first came to my attention I was not interested in reading it. I did not have a favorable view of Ainsley or most of the other women on Fox. Women wearing short skirts are a big part of Fox’s ratings and serve as exploited candy dressings. The women in my Bible Study Group got a hold of a copy of the book and passed it around for everyone in the group to read. There are eighteen adult women in this study group and within a few months everyone, but I, had read the book. They all commented that in her book Ainsley identified herself as a born-again Christian. That captured my attention! I didn’t believe it at first, so I bought a used copy (cheap off of Amazon…grin) to look at. This Christian claim of hers warranted further investigation and I was hoping it was really true. So I agreed to read the book….grin.In her book, she gets an “A+” in the section where she’s describing the joy of being a mother. I enjoyed reading that. I thought I was reading my unwritten biography and got misty-eyed as I was reading it…grin. I have four daughters under age ten and Ainsley described the emotional high that occurs to a tee. She loves being a mom. You go Girl! She also gives a good description of what goes on during and after an ugly divorce and you can see how negatively it affected her health and appearance. Divorce tears families apart and destroys relationships. It is traumatic for everyone involved. That’s why God hates it. Her bible says “let no man separate what God has joined together”…meaning a marriage.As of October 2018 Ainsley has two failed marriages/divorces (Kevin Mckinney and Will Proctor, identified in the book). That’s awful. In her book she goes into detail about her divorce with Kevin. I’ve been a couples counselor for many years and all of the women in my study group are in agreement in these areas of her book:1. that the common denominator in both failed marriages was Ainsley (she’s a work alcoholic); it was her choice to destroy her family for the sake of her career. She didn’t always follow her faith. She abandoned the marriage vows made to each other before God.2. that she got involved with Will Proctor while she was on the “rebound” from her first marriage (it takes a minimum of five years to recoup from a divorce and in her book she acknowledges this healing time frame, and her error, but didn’t adhere to it);3. that God was not in her 2nd marriage (she side stepped the issue of Jesus’ comments on remarrying in Matthew chapter 5 and Mark chapter 10) so she now has her own heart-breaking scarlet letter to carry; ‘After much prayer God led me to divorce my husband’?4. throughout her book it is obvious that SHE’S MARRIED TO HER CAREER AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN. She comments on constantly rearranging her life to accommodate her “work schedule” and the strain it put on her marriage(s). She’s oblivious to the fact that she’s married to her career. She admits to hurting people as she advanced in her ambition. That’s not Christlike.5. She wasn’t able to NUTURE and PROTECT her marriage(s) and they fell apart. Jesus commented that a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand…the same principle applies to relationships; Something happened in the marriage(s) that caused her husband(s) to flee into the arms of other women. If you don’t take care of what’s at home someone else will. She admits to having trust issues but didn’t elaborate on the specifics.6. SHE TAKES BIBLE VERSES OUT OF CONTEXT AND SPINS THEM TO FIT THE STORY SHE’S TRYING TO CONVEY (this is one part I did not like reading about);7. she comments in her book that she’s a “yes-girl”…that’s code word for people-pleaser. People pleasers strive for external validation and approval. She comments on how often she has to prove herself. She admits to being a neat freak and there are strong hints that she went back to her smoking and drinking vices she gave up when she became a Christian at age 21.8. As a journalist she has good creative writing skills as evident throughout this book, but she was not the only writer for this book. She had help.9.She does not get a passing grade in the section where she claims she knew nothing of the sexual harassment going on at Fox, the cable news station she works at. There were so many women affected. Ainsley fit the profile for sexual harassment bait. Women should not have to endure, at any level, this type of conduct from male co-workers. Former co-anchor, Megyn Kelly, stated that EVERYONE knew of the sexual harassment going on at Fox.The women in my group and I discussed this book and Ainsley’s claimed Christianity at great length and are now wondering if Ainsley is a liberal-Christian or a Sunday-morning Christian who gets tossed to and from with every wind of doctrine, cherry-picking which bible verses she’s going to take to heart and which ones she’s going to spin. This is not uncommon in churches with fake Christians. Some of her comments are New Age ideas that clash with bible concepts. She is definitely NOT a biblical Christian. She loves the night life and the night clubs partying with her friends. Several of her comments are influenced by political correctness which was disappointing to read.As I was finishing reading this book I commented to my husband, “Ainsley says she’s a born-again Christian.” He replied, “Oh, poppycock! If she’s a Christian than I’m the president!” I then said to him, “Mr. President, you might want to read this book for yourself.”…grin. After much playful nagging he succumbed to my request. About 2/3 into the book he commented, “I don’t believe what I’m reading. Ainsley comes across on TV as being worldly and materialistic. The person in this book is not who we see on TV. I kinda like the gal in the book, but is it real or just something to write about in a book? ”By the end of the book she gives the faint impression of wondering if her career was worth it. There is some love there for Christ no doubt, but also present is her self-centered love for herself. There are multiple hints of attitude entitlements in her writing. She will never be accused of being humble and if she’s going to hold Herself up on a righteous pedestal she should at least live the lifestyle, which she does not. There are sections where her words ring hollow as a Christian. Parts of the book are very believable while other sections seem manufactured. I have decided to downgrade my rating on this book as I have learned more about the author's religious hypocrisy. It is reported in the news that Ainsley has been involved with a married man, Sean Hannity. If they get married it will be another marriage for Ainsley where God was not part of. All of the women in my study group do not like this woman.

I have read many Christian books , and many written by famous people, but never with so much Christ like feelings.It is so refreshing to see someone in a position as Ainsley’s to be so bold about her faith and her life with Christ.Thank you Ainsley

This book is absolutely wonderful! Ainsley gives all the credit for her success to God. It's wonderful to read the story of a successful woman who has her priorities in the right order-God first, family second, career third. God bless you Ainsley! Please write more books!

Ainsley Earhardt is a good writer as well as a vivacious morning host on FNC. I have followed her career from her traveling reporter days a decade ago, so I was interested in her autobiography. Her life is a tribute to her strong personal faith which readers can identify with. Like all of us, Earhardt has had to surmount many personal tragedies, e.g., divorce and miscarriage but her strong faith has carried her through her life's hurdles and it inspires others.

I truly loved this book and have a new respect and admiration for the author. Her drive and determination are definitely to be admired.Her love for God has really made me do some soul searching and as a result I am determined to make a new commitment to the Lord and try to serve Him ever day!

While reading this wonderful story of Ainsley, I kept thinking that the light we see in her was lit by a nurturing family, both immediate and extended, who gave her the wisdom of moral clarity to make sound decisions; and the protection of a circle of friends, who're also guided by that wisdom. Yet, this is not a testimony of faith; for faith is born from obedience, not praying and then leaving the outcome to God. Faith is hearing God command you to do something, doing it, and then leaving the outcome to Him. In my opinion, Fox and Friends is the best show on cable news; and the light we see in Ainsley, we also see in her co-hosts. This book is a marvelous read, no matter what level of Christian maturity God has given you. I learned a lot, not only about Ainsley, but Fox News, and the stories and people who have contributed so much recently to the American Story.

Very heart warming. It touched my heart to here about Ainsleys journey to becoming a Christian. I justLove her.

In the high pressure career of appearing live on national television for three hours every weekday morning Ainsley manages to be an exemplary Christian lady. One can tell that her highest loyalty is not to her worldly success but to her God. In this book she candidly tells her story.