Ruth Bell Graham is one of my favorite writers. She spent her life with a pen and notebook, and her children took notice. It was her children who convinced her to publish her writing. I've written about her before:It was her poetry book, Footprints of a Pilgrim, that introduced me to her. I love it. I pull it off the shelf often. She is funny, honest about her struggles, and has a gift of brevity that I deeply appreciate.
So when I found this beat-up book at a thrift store, I was so excited! Until I read the title. I thought it sounded selfish. I was surprised. BUT you do not judge a book by its cover, nor its title, apparently.
This is a page turner.
I mean it. I could not put it down.
She told stories of her childhood in China, where her parents were missionaries. She told of her dating experiences, the highs and lows, and the hilarities and difficulties of raising children, being married, and living as a Christian with real-life struggles. I can relate to her in more ways than I can count.
But she also offers a host of life lessons we need to seriously consider. The summary on the back ends with, "How the author's early experiences - as the daughter of medical missionaries in mainland China - prepared her for motherhood, will provide fascinating reading for every member of your family. How she applied those lessons to her adult life will inspire you to serve God and those around you with renewed energy and faith."
Yup. It definitely accomplishes that!
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