My upcoming book
I’m writing a manuscript for Herald Press. If you did not know about this and feel you should, I am nothing but sympathy. I didn’t know about it either.
Literature
Foster care: Book resources
I love these books for their powerful imagery and empathy, building a bridge between those-who-have-firsthand-experience and those-who-need-a-window-in.
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Making time for books in the mommy years
There are intense times of motherhood when you are too tired even to think. But if reading rejuvenates you, carve out a section of life for it when you can.
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OtherSpeak: 2020 Reading Challenge
“I like the idea of reading challenges, but the ones that I’ve seen just don’t quite fit for me. I don’t have a lot of time to read.” – Cristina Loewen
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Five stories well worth reading
Two nonfiction + three novels = five captivating reads. At least for me. I can never guarantee you’ll like them, but they’re worth a shot.
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Books for children in foster care
There is a dearth of books on foster care, particularly those written for children. Here is a list I’ve gathered of a few that our family has enjoyed.
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Something for everyone: Book reviews from The Book Loft
My goal was to gather a collection in which every member of my family could find something to savor.
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Growth and inspiration: a booklist for women
Here are some newer releases shared with me by friends: deep books for truth, joy, and healing.
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Dark books that changed my mind
Perhaps dark books are an unwise choice for a woman who is walking her way out of grief. Or perhaps they are a safe place to know the truth without being undone by it.
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What my adolescents are reading
These days, the books my three oldest children like to read are heading toward the depth and genres I’m interested in myself.
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