Soul Bare: Stories of Redemption by Emily P. Freeman, Sarah Bessey, Trillia Newbell and More | 
pickI took my sweet time with this book, and I'm so so glad I did. In each essay, the writer really lived up to the title and bared their soul. I was moved in so many way, felt so much less lonely in many others, and just felt at home in these words. I'm so grateful to @Tammygrrrl for the copy, and I highly recommend to any Jesus follower :) yes I'm kissing the book!
"It doesn't matter that we all have damage. It's still hard to breathe when we see our own damage burn down the village."
beautiful. (from the essay "towers and canyons" by serena woods. from "soul bare" ed. cara sexton)
"Ever slowly, painfully human, we begin to see from all sides the truth we were handed: God does have more for us, and often his more looks like less. It can look like loss and pain. From the vantage point of God's kingdom set on the face of this wobbly earth, the very best he has to offer can look like surrender and taste like tears. It sounds like a for-sale sign being driven into dirt and feels like walking in reverse."
pickThis is an absolutely gorgeous collection of essays about life, love, loss, and healing. It hasn't received anywhere near the coverage of some books released this year by "major" christian authors, but I'd rank it's content up there with the best. Truly lovely, and one I know I'll read over and over.
And this. In a collection of beautiful essays, this one stands apart. ❤
pickI may be biased since I HAVE AN ESSAY IN IT (!) but this book is a gorgeous collection of raw stories about love, loss, faith, grief, redemption, hope, courage, and grace.
