In Whirlybirds and Ordinary Times, author Katie Savage beckons you to join her as she embraces the mystery of faith and gently eases into the sometimes turbulent waters of contemplative exploration. She writes with honesty and humor about the uncertainty and doubt that is inherent in the life of the growing believer, finding that even in the midst of questions, bold assurances of faith emerge. You’ll find yourself falling into step with Katie as she meanders through the liturgical calendar of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost, as this insightful audio book weaves ordinary stories and surprising insights into satisfying reflections of the spiritual life, relationships, and life as we know it. This delightful collection of essays will stimulate your thinking, stir your heart, and nurture your soul.
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"This wonderful book is written by the wife of one of my pastors. It includes some stories of our church which makes it extra special to me. I loved the humor, the honesty, and the insight. Well done, Katie! I can't wait for your next book!"
— Gregg (5 out of 5 stars)
“Although I myself am not religious, I found this wonderful collection to be thought provoking and often hilarious—Katie writes with humility, warmth, and complete candor. She knows how to tell a story, and I have no doubt that her smart observations and searching honesty will soon make her the favorite writer of many readers.”
— Laura Moriarty, New York Times bestselling author of The Chaperone“Katie Savage is smart, funny, and a little bit sassy. She writes with a feminine voice…vibrant, earthy, and honest enough to appeal to both genders. When I read her work I find myself hoping that if I don’t take myself too seriously, maybe even I can see God. ”
— Tim Suttle, pastor, author of Public Jesus" I expected to love this book, but I felt a bit lost in the stories at times. They seemed to hide rather than illustrate the reflections. "
— Amy, 11/14/2013" I like this book because I agreed with her on a lot of things and she seems like a fun person, but I wish there was more of a story line and consistent narrative. Still a good read. "
— Gwyneth, 5/24/2013Katie Savage was born into the Protestant Evangelical Christian tradition and has been writing about it ever since. She has a BA in creative writing from Point Loma Nazarene University and lives with her husband in Kansas City, Missouri.
Amy Rubinate has narrated over 250 audiobooks and won multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her books have been selected for AudioFile’s Best Romance of 2016 list; Booklist’s Top 10 Romance, Top 10 Historical Fiction, Editor’s Choice Media; and YALSA’s Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults. She has a degree in oral interpretation of literature and won state and national awards for poetry reading. A voice actor and singer for over a decade, Amy has narrated many interactive children’s books and provided character voices for toys and video games. Amy’s work has been featured in the New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, AudioFile magazine, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal.