Sophie Hudson

Can't Make This Stuff Up!

Christian Living

“Have mercy, y’all. This book. I absolutely adore it, and you will too. You will laugh, you will nod your head, you will laugh, you will talk back, and you will laugh some more. But let me assure you of this: underneath the funny stories and the entertaining cast-of-characters (and oh, are there ever some characters), there is so much substance in these pages. This is a book you’ll read and reread and read out loud—one that you’ll go back to when you need encouragement, when you need to smile, and when you need to remember that God is in every detail of this beautiful life. Susannah is honest, she’s hilarious, and she wouldn’t recognize pretense if it walked up to her in the middle of the grocery store and tried to hug her neck. More than anything, though, she has a knack for finding Jesus way deep down in the ordinary, ordinary, and by the end of this book, you’ll not only know Susannah better—you’ll want to know Him more.”

Liked

Children & Youth

“What I love about Liked is that Kari doesn’t just offer advice to teenage girls about how to navigate the insta-culture that they inhabit. Instead, Kari digs into big questions about identity and purpose—Who am I? What am I here for?—and as she answers those questions, she continually points her readers to a much deeper truth: they are dearly loved, intentionally made, and wholly accepted by their Creator. Kari’s empathy, wisdom, and compassion are gifts to all women, no matter our age, and I’m grateful that, in Liked, her life-giving, uplifting, and encouraging words continually remind teenage girls (and the rest of us!) of the joys of relational substance in a culture that can tempt us to settle for superficiality. Mamas, if you’re looking for a book to read with your teenage daughter(s), this is it!”

Listen, Love, Repeat

Christian Living

“Listen, Love, Repeat is utterly refreshing. It’s a call to step out of our self-obsessed culture and notice the people around us, to really pay attention and look for ways to love and honor each other. What a timely reminder that while we can’t do everything for the people we encounter in the day-to-day, we can do something—and every little something matters. Thank you, Karen, for a book that’s practical, encouraging, and grounded in Truth. We will all be better for reading it.”

Love Her Well

Marriage, Family & Relationships

“Here’s what I will tell you about Love Her Well: it is the best book I have ever read about the mother-daughter dynamic. If that sounds like high praise, it’s because it is. Kari’s transparency and vulnerability in these pages will minister to moms regardless of their girls’ ages and give them a safe place to process their struggles and their victories. With words that are patient, understanding, and full of grace, Love Her Well will be a patient companion for the mom who is overwhelmed, frustrated, or constantly asking herself, Am I doing this right? Am I doing this well? Kari’s deep affection for both moms and daughters is so evident, so life-giving, and I will recommend this book over and over again. I don’t often say that a book is going to change people’s lives, but this one will. It is absolutely needed, and it is absolutely beautiful.”

One Beautiful Dream

Christian Living

“When I finished reading the very last line of One Beautiful Dream, I applauded. What a treat this book is! And if you’ve ever struggled with wanting to give family life everything you have but wondering how your God-given passions fit in with that, you’re going to be so encouraged by Jen’s story. There is so much grace in these pages, so many accounts of how creatively the Lord cares and provides for us as we work out our callings with our families. One Beautiful Dream is hilarious, life-giving, and tender—an all-the-way-real reminder that sometimes, when life looks nothing like we expected, it’s so much better than we could have ever imagined.”

Women are Scary

Women

“So the thing about Melanie Dale is that she is really, genuinely funny. I didn’t just smile when I read Women Are Scary: The Totally Awkward Adventure of Finding Mom Friends — I giggled. Chortled. Guffawed, even. But the other thing about Melanie Dale — and this is the part that gives her book so much substance — is that she is really, genuinely insightful. And while I wish this book had been around about ten years ago when I was in the throes of wondering why it sometimes seemed so difficult to connect with other mamas, I’m thrilled that Melanie’s book is right here, right now. It’s a fresh reminder that we’re not meant to walk through motherhood alone, and it made me more grateful than ever for my mama friends who were strangers to me a decade ago — but have long since taken up residence in the deepest part of my heart. I’m so thankful for Melanie’s humor, vulnerability, and honesty; women are going to be so encouraged by her words!”

Wreck My Life

Christian Living

“First of all, if I had a little sister, I’d want her to be just like Mo Isom: fearless, compassionate, hardworking, and deeply funny. Second of all, when I sat down with my copy of Wreck My Life, my plan was to read one chapter. Just one. Two hours later, however, I looked up and realized that I’d been completely engrossed in Mo’s story—a story that’s heartbreaking, relatable, inspiring, and redemptive. Mo’s words are such a reminder that we serve a good God who faithfully rescues us from the wreckage of our lives, a God whose plans for us are so much more than we could ask or imagine (Eph. 3:20). By the end of this book, you’ll feel like Mo is a longtime friend and you’ll be better for the time you’ve spent with her. (Also: you may start to think about trying out for a spot on the LSU football team, but just know that will fade with time. It did for me. But it’s possible that I may have tried to punt my son’s football. I blame Mo.) Don’t miss this phenomenal book!”

Yours, Not Hers

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Kari has a unique ability to compassionately address the challenges that many young women face, and 'Yours, Not Hers' beautifully explores the issues surrounding comparison with a level of understanding that will make readers sigh with relief. More than anything, 'Yours, Not Hers' is a 40-day reminder for all of us to look up when we're tempted to look around. Well done, my friend!”