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Early musings on spirituality by Sue Monk Kidd.
If you're intrigued by the inner journey of a writer who explores spiritual awakenings, "Firstlight" will resonate with you. Sue Monk Kidd, known for her later acclaimed novels, shares her contemplative insights in this collection. It's a look back at her formative experiences and thoughts that could inspire your own quest for meaning.
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ISBN: 9780824947064
Authors:
Sue Monk Kidd
Publisher: GuidepostsBooks
Date of Publication: 2006-10-10
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics:
Biography Memoir,
Personal Development,
Faith,
Spirituality,
Christian,
Christian Living,
Inspirational,
Essays,
Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.92
(rated by 1242 readers)
Description
Draws largely from the author's early writings for "Guideposts," featuring inspirational stories and essays that reflect various aspects of the author's early writing career and quest for spiritual awareness.
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Early musings on spirituality by Sue Monk Kidd.
If you're intrigued by the inner journey of a writer who explores spiritual awakenings, "Firstlight" will resonate with you. Sue Monk Kidd, known for her later acclaimed novels, shares her contemplative insights in this collection. It's a look back at her formative experiences and thoughts that could inspire your own quest for meaning.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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