Category Archives: Book Reviews

Confessions of a secret drunk {guest post by Heather Kopp + book giveaway!}

Posted on May 20, 2013 by elizabeth

I’m honored to introduce you to Heather Kopp, a woman I love and admire. Heather is one of the editors working with me on my book and her honesty, vulnerability and keen insight into the human condition inspire me to … Continue reading →

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Books I’ve Recently Read/Enjoyed

Posted on April 23, 2013 by elizabeth

The Fault in Our Stars is about teens with cancer who fall in love with each other. And then everyone dies. Oops, spoiler. Younger readers will probably enjoy this book more than I did (parental note: story contains teen sex). To … Continue reading →

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Winners of “Bread & Wine” giveaway!

Posted on April 19, 2013 by elizabeth

The winners of Shauna Niequist’s new book “Bread & Wine” are: Rachel F., Cindy K. and Elizabeth G. I have emailed the winners with details. Thanks everyone!

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Bread & Wine {guest post by Shauna Niequist + book giveaway!}

Posted on April 18, 2013 by elizabeth

I read Shauna Niequist’s new book in the bathtub. Usually after a long day of writing and tending kids, doing carpool and helping with homework. Shauna’s book, Bread & Wine: a love letter to life around the table soothed me. … Continue reading →

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No Longer Hiding

Posted on April 10, 2013 by elizabeth

I met Trina Holden at a blogging conference in 2011. We struck up a conversation and discovered our mutual love of dress-up and period costumes. The next year, Trina brought a couple of her costumes to the conference and we … Continue reading →

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Cults & Codependency

Posted on March 26, 2013 by elizabeth

I’ve been in therapy for about eight years, seeking healing from my traumatic past inside a fundamentalist cult. Some years I went every week. Other years I went once a month. Therapy has helped me identify the source of my … Continue reading →

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Your scars make you beautiful

Posted on March 12, 2013 by elizabeth

Today I’m honored to host Andrea Palpant Dilley, author of the new memoir, “Faith and Other Flat Tires: searching for God on the Rough Road of Doubt.” I read Andrea’s book last month and it really resonated with me. She writes … Continue reading →

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How to recognize unhealthy personal boundaries in yourself and others

Posted on February 26, 2013 by elizabeth

As I’ve been reading (and re-reading) Take Back Your Life, I’ve found myself having moments of epiphany and moments of embarrassment. The moments of epiphany happen when I deconstruct a harmful system and suddenly understand how it works. The moments … Continue reading →

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The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse {book review, helpful tips}

Posted on February 18, 2013 by elizabeth

Since I was sick in bed this weekend, I caught up on some reading. I’ve been meaning to read this book for years. The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse: recognizing and escaping spiritual manipulation and false spiritual authority within the … Continue reading →

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Book Review Friday!

Posted on January 11, 2013 by elizabeth

I love reading. I still get a happy little thrill every time I enter a bookstore. Or click on Amazon. Today I wanted to share a few books I’ve recently enjoyed. Death Comes to Pemberley is one of those delightful, excellently … Continue reading →

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