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I was captivated by this cover from the first time I saw it online. It is simply gorgeous. The memoir inside is equally beautiful, and I’m so glad I read it. Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet: Tasting the Goodness of God In All Things is Sarah Hagerty’s story of figuring out the challenges of adulthood. […]
Read MoreI saw a tweet by @BookGirl96 about this memoir and immediately messaged her to ask if I could review it. (Reading friends, you should follow her because she will make you laugh AND keep you in the book loop, which is of course the very best place to be.) Who Knows Tomorrow: A Memoir of […]
Read MoreOh My Gosh I love this book. I started it YESTERDAY. Finished it TODAY. It is 376 pages, including a center section with photos I had to keep flipping forward and back to as I got to certain parts of the story. I gave up sleep to keep reading, and sleep is my absolute favorite […]
Read MoreFriends, today I get to introduce you to Cathleen Falsani. Grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine, depending on what time it is and what kind of day you’re having) and settle in for a chat. I met Cathleen a few years back at the Festival of Faith and Writing, about four […]
Read MoreI thought I’d follow up today’s post on enthusiasm by blogging about a book I REALLY enjoyed. This one is fun and encouraging and a little bit absurd–pretty much a description of all the best nonfiction. The Happiness of Pursuit is a new book by Chris Guillebeau, author of The $100 Startup. He shares about […]
Read MoreJazz hands. Leaping awkward dance moves. High fives with myself (which ends up looking kind of like a jumping jack). That’s the kind of day I’m having. And I get to share it with you, which is one of the true joys about having a blog. I’ve hit milestones on TWO major projects. One was […]
Read MoreI spent Friday night and part of Saturday with this quiet, powerful memoir. It starts off slowly, with author Colleen Carroll Campbell (a journalist and former Presidential speechwriter) sharing about how God called to her from the chaos of her collegiate party life. The book hits its stride in the middle, though, pulling the reader […]
Read MoreSomething that stands out to me as I watch US Open tennis is an attitude difference between the veteran players and the up & comers. The veterans lavishly compliment their opponents after a win, and even more so after a loss. They give credit where credit is due (and sometimes even where it isn’t.) I […]
Read MoreI really liked this one! Let’s All Be Brave: Living Life with Everything You Have is Annie F. Downs’ first offering for adult readers (she’s the author of three books for teens) and she’s built a good bridge for herself between these two readerships. She writes like a friend, vacillating from the tone of big […]
Read MoreI ADORED this book! Accidents of Marriage is the story of Maddy and Ben. They’re a relatable middle-class couple with a home, three kids, two careers and a good looking life. Except that each night the family waits in fear each night as Ben comes home, wondering what sort of mood he’ll be in. He has […]
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Trish Ryan 