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Bittersweet: Thoughts on Change, Grace, and Learning the Hard Way Audiobook
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It's said that the only thing in life that doesn't change is change itself. In this collection of poignant essays, New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist reflects on her own journey of making peace with change, the nuanced mix of excitement and heartbreak that comes with it, and the practices that offer us strength and hope along the way.
When life comes at us in waves, our first instinct is to dig in our heels and control what we can. A keen observer of life with a lyrical voice, Shauna offers another way--the way of letting the waves carry us into a deeper awareness of the presence of God in our lives, even in the midst of turmoil. Drawing from her own experiences in a season of pain and chaos--difficult moves, job changes, marital stress, financial worries, and miscarriage--Shauna explores the gifts and wisdom that only come to us the hard way, through change, loss, and transition.
With honesty and hope, Shauna beautifully unwraps the complicated truth that in all things there is both something broken and something beautiful, a moment of lightness even on the darkest of nights, and that rejoicing is no less meaningful when it contains a splinter of sadness. A tribute to life at the edges, this selection of essays is a love letter to the bittersweet and sacred work change does in us all.
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"Really enjoyed this book - short chapters, separate ideas from one to the next - I found that I could relate to her stories and situation in many ways, and was encouraged and uplifted by her openness about struggles, faith, change, and life in general. Good read! "
— Kristin (4 out of 5 stars)
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" Lot's of laugh out loud moments. Not, though, necessarily spiritually grounding. Would recommend for a light read. "
— Lindsay, 4/13/2011 -
" I love this book, it truly is inspiring. It reminds me to live. I know that sounds weird but I get caught up in the day to day business. This book reminds to have dinner parties, smell the roses, and take pleasure in the small things. "
— Annie, 4/7/2011 -
" Okay, but not earth-shattering as I expected it to be from others' reviews. "
— Ericaanderson, 3/11/2011 -
" I hung on every word in Cold Tangerines, but this book didn't reach me as deeply. Although I did find things in it that I wished I could share with other friends, and I did blog about her dad's take on prayer. "
— elliereads, 3/4/2011 -
" I wasn't sure what to think going into this book, but I related to Shauna Niequist unlike any other nonfiction author I've read. I felt like we must be kindred spirits. Bittersweet was inspiring, uplifting and honest. "
— Amy, 2/3/2011 -
" I liked her style of writing...very easy to read in small chunks if necessary. She gleans life lessons through the everyday stuff that many of us 30-somethings are dealing with. "
— Wendyrose, 1/29/2011 -
" This was a very encouraging book. if you are going through anything difficult, it will quickly become a good read and a calming presence. "
— Sarah, 1/20/2011
About Shauna Niequist
Shauna Niequist grew up in Barrington, Illinois, and studied English and French literature at Westmont College in Santa Barbara. She is married to Aaron, a pianist and songwriter. They live in suburban Chicago.