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More copies of this ISBN:Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writingsby Sue Monk Kidd
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:From the bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees comes a thoughtful, revelatory book of writings on self and spirit Before she won an international readership with her novels, Sue Monk Kidd was best known for her smart, passionate spiritual writings. Now many of those early stories and essays (most of which first appeared in Guideposts) are collected in one volume, organized around thirteen spiritual motifs. In Firstlight, Kidd charts her emergence as a writer and seeker; reflects on her roles as wife, mother, daughter, nurse, and artist; and assesses what she has learned in settings as far-flung as Africa and her own home. The result is an intimate, uplifting book, filled with moments of recognition and discovery. Review:"Kidd's lovely prose, passion for the spiritual life, and early instincts for telling a compelling story should help this book attract a wide readership." Publishers Weekly, starred review "Thoughtful, moving, often luminous meditations on faith, family, death, and love; on compassion, solitude, and grace." Booklist Synopsis:In Firstlight, bestselling author Sue Monk Kidd offers readers an intimate glimpse into the early years of her journey as both writer and spiritual seeker. Drawn from the author's early writings for guideposts and to a lesser extent, other publications, this selection of personal reflections and essays is organized around thirteen spiritual motifs and interwoven to create a compelling narrative about the author's spiritual awakening. Included are writings about the author's multiple roles as mother, daughter, wife, nurse, and writer. There are recoleections aabout her extensive travels and reflections on her childhood and marriage. And there are musings on a stream of ordinary moments--watching a bird feeder, a homeless man, a golf tournament--all of which added richness and meaning to the author's journey. In every life there are defining moments when one's heart begins to open. Synopsis:The bestselling author offers readers an intimate glimpse into the early years of her journey as both writer and spiritual seeker. This selection of personal reflections and essays is organized around 13 spiritual motifs that creates a narrative of the authors spiritual awakening. About the AuthorSue Monk Kidd is a bestselling novelist and the author of three spiritual memoirs, God's Joyful Surprise, When the Heart Waits, and The Dance of the Dissident Daughter. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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