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Christa Allan

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A true Southern woman who knows that any cook worth her gumbo always starts with a roux and who never wears white after Labor Day,Christa writes stories of unscripted grace with heart, humor and hope. Her debut womens fiction, Walking on Broken Glass, released in February. Christa's essays have been published in The Ultimate Teacher, Cup of Comfort, Chicken Soup for the Coffee Lovers Soul and Chicken Soup for the Divorced Soul. Christa is the mother of five, a grandmother of three, and a teacher of high school English. She and her husband Ken live in Abita Springs."


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Average rating: 3.51 · 619 ratings · 167 reviews · 4 distinct works
Walking on Broken Glass
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Edge of Grace
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Walking on Broken Glass (Literature & Fiction)
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Caryn's brother calls to tell her he's gay. They've been close - David helped start her catering business and has been the man in her son's life since Caryn's husband died - so the news comes as a shock. Caryn cuts off contact with Davi... "
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Walking on Broken Glass by Christa Allan
" This is a powerful book. I've never drank alcohol or lost a child and yet I saw so much of myself in this character's insecurities and fears. I've battled fear, felt its grip hold me captive, and had to determine to crawl my way out. I know the ex... "
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“Recovering Leah knows fear stands for false expectations appearing real.”
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“Well, if you’re a real alcoholic, then where are you stashing it? That's what real alcoholics do, right? Hide bottles?”
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Christy That is so sweet... I will message you my address... and so look forward to reading it :)

Yes the Kristen is an amazing chick! She is a favorite :)

Christa wrote: "I appreciate your kind words, and I look forward to hearing from you. If you send me your address, I'd love to send you a book...my treat!

Kristen is an amazing chick. You chose your friends well!"



Christa Allan I appreciate your kind words, and I look forward to hearing from you. If you send me your address, I'd love to send you a book...my treat!

Kristen is an amazing chick. You chose your friends well!


Christy Christa! I just read the blurb for your new book (still need to read the first one....my friend Kristen says it is great!!) and I cannot wait to read it. Love that you tackle tough subjects :)


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