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“Braestrup cuts an intriguing figure in her warm, thoughtful chronicle of her time in the trenches as a parent and on the job. Braestrup’s compassion, grace, and wisdom come through loud and clear.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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“Sensitive and wholesomely charming, the book is refreshingly free of preachy proselytization and instead addresses the bittersweetness of parenthood and perennial nurturing. Braestrup delivers another appealing, tenderhearted memoir braiding faith and family.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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“Kate Braestrup is funny, reflective, and—above all—honest. In Anchor and Flares, she has proven, once again, that she is a writer upon whom nothing is lost, even when her mind is reeling.”
— Phyllis Theroux, author of Night Lights: Bedtime Stories for Parents in the Dark
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Bracing and lovely... She brings the same mix of raw feeling, bravery and tenderness to her work in the field. It's hard to imagine a better companion with whom to sit out an agonizing wait or study the lessons of loss and a self-mended heart.
— Martha Fay, More Magazine
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A must-read for any parent who has tried to answer a child's hard questions or for anyone who has struggled to find meaning. Best of all, this remarkable true story is told with uncommon candor, grace and humor... This is one search-and-rescue you won't want to miss.
— Martha White, Christian Science Monitor
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A superbly crafted memoir of love, loss, grief, hope and the complex subtleties of faith.
— Jane Ciabattari, Washington Post