There are a few Christian women's books I set apart as vital to my walk. Sometimes they're old books, the tried and true, but sometimes I'm surprised by a new finding. That's how it is with Sarah Mae's Longing for Paris. It'll go in my special pile.
Sarah brings joy to life in her book, talking about her actual longing for Paris, and how she incorporates small blessings into her daily life. Her sub-title is 'One Woman's Search for Joy, Beauty, and Adventure---Right Where She Is.' And she succeeds.
With tenderness and an acute ability she talks about disappointments and fears, and walks the reader through simple tasks and routines to reach God's best for us. Individually His best, since we're all made in His image, but are oh, so different than one another.
This book is a joy to read, deep at times, and full of sweetness. It's a book I'd want to buy in bulk to give to friends. To recommend reading with a pen/pencil handy. It's definitely one to mark up.
(i received this book free to review from tyndale publishers)
