Christie Purifoy
Biography
Christie Purifoy earned a PhD in English Literature from the University of Chicago. Purifoy wrote Placemaker (2019).
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Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“I'd read the phone book if Katherine James wrote it. Thankfully, she chooses better topics, or do they choose her? Either way, A Prayer for Orion is one of the best books I've read in a long, long time. It reminded me of those familiar words by Frederick Buechner: 'Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don't be afraid.' Artists like James help us fight the fear. They shape terrible things so that we can see their beauty, and they pare beauty back to an almost terrifying intensity. Having read this book, I accept that the world is more frightening even than I suspected. But having read this book, I am more certain there is a light that darkness cannot overcome. A Prayer for Orion tells a terrifying tale, but tells it with such precision, elegance, and honesty, that it left me hopeful and unafraid.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“All the Colors We Will See is a rare and wonderful book. It is thoughtful yet lyrical. It is serious yet pleasurable. It is challenging and encouraging. Patrice Gopo’s autobiographical essays trace the beautiful tensions inherent in a childhood stretched between Alaska and Jamaica and an adulthood stretched between the east coast of the United States and the African continent. It isn’t easy for a single life to embrace the globe, but the gifts of such a life are immeasurable. I am so glad that Patrice Gopo has shared these gifts with us, her grateful readers.”
Christian Living
“encounters. Kristen shares her own hard-earned wisdom and the wisdom of many others in order to remind us that no matter how far we wander, we can never wander outside of God’s love.”
Christian Living
“Begin Again is inspirational, but it isn’t a self-help book. It is a treasury of grace. With humor and wisdom and a poetic voice, Leeana reminds us we are not required to fix ourselves and every day offers countless moments in which we can begin again to receive rest and renewal. Leeana filters Scripture, poetry, and ancient wisdom through the lens of the ordinary extraordinary life she and her family live in an old California house scented with jasmine and sheltered by rustling palm trees. Leeana makes room for us in this place and invites us to join her on a journey that begins again and again, yet carries us forward with each new beginning. Now I know that beginning again is not a sign of failure. We begin again because every day offers some fresh grace blowing in as if through an open window. This book is for every woman wondering how to open that window and how to keep it open.”
Christian Living
“I live on the encroaching edge of suburbia, but, like many readers, I prefer to read books about country life. I opened Finding Holy in the Suburbs assuming it would be a book I needed more than I wanted, but only a few pages in, it became a book I couldn't put down. Ashley Hales writes about life in the suburbs with gentle wisdom, intellectual depth, and refreshing honesty. She offers hope where so many have offered only criticism or cynicism. By weaving clear advice and transformative practices with engaging personal stories, Ashley Hales helps us to become reoriented toward our true spiritual home while sinking our roots more deeply into the ground beneath our feet. Finding Holy in the Suburbs is good news and practical encouragement for all of us, in every place.”
Christian Living
“Some books come to us exactly when we need them. Live Slowly will undoubtedly be a timely gift for those who find themselves worn out by the hurried pace of contemporary life. Jodi Grubbs is an experienced guide to the sacred geography of slow living. Filled with Jodi's deeply personal stories, wise words from the many Christians she has read and befriended, and tangible practices for slowing down, this book is a lifesaver. I recommend it for all who have felt their exhausted heads slipping beneath the waves of hurry, hustle, and stress.”
Christian Living
“Shelly Miller couldn’t have known how timely her book would be, but that is only proof of her message: We don’t need certainty of circumstance to live faithful, fruitful lives. This book is personal, poetic, and practical. Beautifully shaped by Shelly’s gift for photography and storytelling, it is a book for every uncertain season of our lives.”
Christian Living
“If you think beauty is something extra or optional, if you think it’s the cherry on top of life or a gift reserved only for those with more money or more time than you, you must read Timothy Willard’s inspiring book. I love the folksy cadence of his storytelling. I love the surprising theological insights. I love how he weaves in the voices of so many philosophers and artists. The Beauty Chasers will open the eyes of your heart, soul, and mind until you become exactly what it describes: a fully alive human being chasing beauty with everything you’ve got.”
Christian Living
“We’ve been told God is a loving parent, but do we feel deep down that this is true? If you’re nodding, but your heart isn’t entirely sure, this powerful book is for you. Only a few chapters in, I could hear with much more clarity the tender voice of Emmanuel saying, “Welcome home.” A book like The Emmanuel Promise does not come along very often. Here a talented writer with a depth of wisdom and experience helps us both diagnose our wounds and pursue healing practices. Do not miss this excellent book.”
Christian Living
“Because of this book, I have remembered who I truly am and what I truly desire. Sara’s quiet story is transformative.”
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Christian Living
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