Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head offers practical solutions for creating true community in a world that's both more connected and more isolating than ever before. Science confirms that consistent community with others is crucial to our mental and spiritual health. We are meant to live known and loved. But so many are hiding behind emotional walls that we're experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. Now, with her trademark vulnerability and directness, Bible teacher Jennie Allen guides you to break free from problematic relational patterns and discover what it means to live truly connected, no matter your current stage of life. Along with biblical truth and science-based insights for nurturing vibrant, healthy relationships, you'll find practical ideas for making new friends and drawing closer to existing ones through shared purpose and intentional interaction--along with inspiration for pressing through awkward to get to authenticity in your conversations.
You were created to play, to engage with others, to adventure and explore--and in Find Your People, you'll discover exactly how to dive into life together and embrace the full wonder of friendship and family.
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The New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head offers practical solutions for creating true community, the kind that's crucial to our mental and spiritual health. "My dear friend Jennie Allen shows us how to make true emotional connections with the right people so that our authentic relationships can be healthy for all."--Lysa TerKeurst, author of It's Not Supposed to Be This Way
"A vision for why we need people in our lives and, more important, how we can find those people."--Michael Todd, author of Relationship Goals
In a world that's both more connected and more isolating than ever before, we're often tempted to do life alone, whether because we're so busy or because relationships feel risky and hard. But science confirms that consistent, meaningful connection with others has a powerful impact on our well-being. We are meant to live known and loved. But so many are hiding behind emotional walls that we're experiencing an epidemic of loneliness.
In Find Your People, bestselling author Jennie Allen draws on fascinating insights from science and history, timeless biblical truth, and vulnerable stories from her own life to help you:
- overcome the barriers to making new friends and learn to initiate with easy-to-follow steps
- find simple ways to press through awkward to get to authentic in conversations
- understand how conflict can strengthen relationships rather than destroy them
- identify the type of friend you are and the types of friends you need
- learn the five practical ingredients you need to have the type of friends you've always longed for
You were created to play, engage, adventure, and explore--with others. In Find Your People, you'll discover exactly how to dive into the deep end and experience the full wonder of community. Because while the ache of loneliness is real, it doesn't have to be your reality.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER -
WINNER OF THE ECPA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD - The author of
Get Out of Your Head offers practical solutions for creating true community, the kind that's crucial to our mental and spiritual health.
"My dear friend Jennie Allen shows us how to make true emotional connections with the right people so that our authentic relationships can be healthy for all."--Lysa TerKeurst, author of It's Not Supposed to Be This Way
In a world that's both more connected and more isolating than ever before, we're often tempted to do life alone, whether because we're so busy or because relationships feel risky and hard. But science confirms that consistent, meaningful connection with others has a powerful impact on our well-being. We are meant to live known and loved. But so many are hiding behind emotional walls that we're experiencing an epidemic of loneliness.
In Find Your People, bestselling author Jennie Allen draws on fascinating insights from science and history, timeless biblical truth, and vulnerable stories from her own life to help you:
- overcome the barriers to making new friends and learn to initiate with easy-to-follow steps
- find simple ways to press through awkward to get to authentic in conversations
- understand how conflict can strengthen relationships rather than destroy them
- identify the type of friend you are and the types of friends you need
- learn the five practical ingredients you need to have the type of friends you've always longed for
You were created to play, engage, adventure, and explore--with others. In Find Your People, you'll discover exactly how to dive into the deep end and experience the full wonder of community. Because while the ache of loneliness is real, it doesn't have to be your reality.