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Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings

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Sue Monk Kidd's work continues to delight. Her short, honest, writings show her to be attentive to the moment as well as to the world around her. This book would be a start to a group discussion for people seeking to live mindful, but interactive, lives. She enjoys the spiritual life of monks without having taken their vows. Readers will gain much from this collection of essays and observations.

With her first novel recently made into a major motion picture, Sue Monk Kidd will become more widely known, even to non-readers (do such people really exist?). Therefore, I think it is important for those who loved THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES and THE MERMAID CHAIR to peer into the soul of the author through "notes at random" musings compiled into one neat volume.

Maybe FIRSTLIGHT would not have struck such a chord if I hadn't read it in waiting areas of a Catholic hospital. Ms. Kidd's early memories of special moments with her mother were particularly touching (real lessons for parents here), and I was blown away by the true story of a dogwood tree blooming in September as a healing sign. FIRSTLIGHT provided more than one Kleenex moment and more than a hundred inspirations.

This book is one that is not only great for anyone, but has beoome a frequently-given gift for me. The stores are true in the life of the author and reveal the truth of God's love.

Wonderful book . It is one you can read all at once or pick up and put down for a bit. Gives you insight into the author.
A really beautiful read. Some really inspirational stories.

I had originally glanced at this book at my local bookstore and was captivated by the collection of touching short essays in it. I love this book! I hope she publishes more like this.