I have zero recollection of how I first connected with Katherine Willis Pershey online, but I’m so glad I did. I had the pleasure of meeting her at Story Chicago last fall, and she was just the same in person as I expected from her blog–warm and wise and witty.
I’ve had an e-version of Katherine’s book, Any Day a Beautiful Change: A Story of Faith and Family, in my possession for a long time. Too long. It’s a sad tech story: I couldn’t figure out how to get the digital edition off my laptop and onto a device, and I can’t handle reading any more on my laptop than I have to … which is how it ended up on my books I’ve been meaning to read list.
Well, I finally finished the book (in paperback form) and I am kicking myself for waiting so long, because I enjoyed it so much.
Katherine’s a pastor and a wife and a mom, and she writes beautifully about the places where those things collide–especially when the collisions are pretty bumpy. For an excellent taste of her writing, please go read her essay the beer is nourishing. (Yes, that’s really what it’s called.)
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i’d love to read this book. I’m glad you are shining your light on great books that didn’t get much attention before.
Thank you!
Sounds lovely. I love your book recommendations!
Sounds like a good book. I always enjoy your book recommendations.
Would love to read this!
I love trying new recommended books.
Would love to win this book! Thanks for the giveaway, and for recommending her book (and blog).
I would love a copy!
Recently stumbled across your blog—loving it! Devouring your book lists, and your older posts. So happy to find new and refreshing things read!
Sounds good!
A new author for me. Thank you!
You haven’t steered me wrong with a book recommendation so far!
Uh oh. That makes me nervous! I don’t want to ruin my streak… đŸ™‚
I really liked the beer post, so I’m sure I’d like her book!
Would love to read this book! You always have such wonderful book recommendations!
A great opportunity to be introduced to a new writer–thank you!
I just finished “Organized Simplicity” by Tsh Oxenreider. Thank you for the recommendation – I can’t wait to get moving on my 10-day challenge! I got “Happier at Home” from the library yesterday. We are expecting #4 in July, so I am making it my goal to read at least one book/month on simple living/organization/home management. We made the move from 2 to 3 fairly easily, not making any notable adjustments in our lifestyle (and house rules about clutter!) I know that we need to clean up our act if we are going to give 4 kids the best home possible!
Oh goodness, as a mom of 4 I get that!
My mother and I are avid readers and would love to win this book. Thanks for the giveaway. [email protected]
Another blog to read, a new book to look into (if I won it, I would share with a friend, I promise), and more books to put on my kindle or coffee table (because, one can never have enough, you know)! I love your blog, dear Anne with an “e”.
Thanks, Niki!
As I ate my breakfast of poutine and maple syrup this morning, I was thrilled to see that your giveaway includes Canada! This book sounds great — would love to win it.
I was thinking of you as I was looking up shipping rates to Canada. đŸ™‚
I always love a good book recommendation. I’d like to go search for her essay as well. Thanks for the giveaway!
Would love to get some faith and this book!
Intriguing title!
Hoping to win!
Thank you for the chance.
Sounds like a great book! I always add your recommendations to Goodreads so I don’t forget!
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I love the look of the book! Can’t wait. I always love your recommendations.
Thank you for all your great book suggestions!
This sounds like a really good read.
Sounds like a great book! I’ve been reading a lot lately. Thanks for posting so many Kindle deals!
Would love the opportunity to win this. Thank you Anne.
Sounds like a really good book and something I would thoroughly enjoy right now. Thanks for this chance to win a copy.
Yay for free books! Also, your blog is one of my favorites.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Would love to read this book!
Finally gotten back to reading for fun again! Thanks for the chance! đŸ™‚
I’m sure I’d enjoy this book. Adding it to my reads list (hopefully it will be done with your prize copy!).
If you say I should read it…well then is better read it!
I’d love a chance to read it!
I would love to read this book,thanks for the giveaway.
looks good!
I’d love to read this!
Looks like a great book to add to my reading list! Thanks.
It looks like a wonderful book to read. Thank you for the giveaway.
Sounds wonderful! Thanks!
THANKS so much for doing these give aways! Definitely will read this one whether I am lucky enough to win or not
I’d love to read it! Thanks!
this books sounds fun, thanks!
I love a new book recommendation!
Yes, please, thank you!
Love that article! Sounds like a kindred spirit.
Yay! Finally a giveaway open to Canadians! I love many of your book recommendations and have enjoyed some new-to-me authors as a result. I look forward to more bookish items! I think you are one of the few people I know who reads as much, and as wide a variety, as I do.
Thanks!
I love KWP’s blog, found her a while back, as she is Disciple of Christ, a denomination I hold dear. Haven’t read the book(oh for a Kindle…) and would love to. So glad to have found your blog this summer with all your lovely reading lists
Why did it take me so long to find you! I love your writing …… It is amazing, inspiring and filling my nightstand with constant life and mind-changing tidbits!!!!!
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Thanks for the giveaway.
I like the sound of this book and I love all your book recommendations! Thanks for the giveaway!
Can’t wait to get this book! It sounds so good!
This book sounds interesting. More interesting than a lopsided football game. Thanks for the giveaway.
Ohh thanks! This book sounds awesome and I’d love the chance to read it!
Thanks for the recommendation.
Sign me up–sounds like a good one!
I am interested in reading this book. Thanks for the chance to win it.
thank you for book and reading ideas…I enjoyed her blog post which you linked to as well…
I love that this really is a balancing act — like everything in life, isn’t it? Certainly make effort, move, don’t hesitate. But on the other hand, I always enjoy being in someone’s home that I can tell is a reflection of them — a basket from their trip to the islands, a piece of art they fell in love with in a fancy gallery on a trip to NYC, a framed flag that hung over the White House, grandmother’s plant stand. A story behind everything.
I once had a friend who immediately after she and her husband got married, went out and literally purchased an apartment full of furniture, complete with everything from one of those “Rooms” stores. I remember being jealous, that is, until I saw it. It felt so sterile and cold and not at all like them. Sure, who wouldn’t want to be “done.” But then again, I suppose the journey is the destination.