Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk Kidd

by Sue Monk Kidd
Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk Kidd  
published 2006 by GuidepostsBooks
binding Hardcover
isbn 0824947061   (isbn13: 9780824947064)
pages 240
description In Firstlight, bestselling author Sue Monk Kidd offers readers an intimate glimpse into the early years of her journey as both writer and spiritual se...more
date added
12-08-06



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Anne
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02/19/08

I listened to this book on audio in my car and loved it. The book consists of inspirational essays and nonfiction spiritual memoirs from the author's early writings. I specifically recommend it on audio for several reasons. It is read by the author, so you get a true sense of her voice with the inflection and emphasis she intended. It is perfect for short distance trips because you can listen to several complete entries without having to stop-and-go in the plot of a full-length novel, which ...more
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Katherine
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08/22/07

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Sue Monk Kidd is awesome. I love her fiction writings, and her nonfiction/theology is also wonderful. She addresses the issue of what it means to be female and Christian--what is unique and beautiful and important about that experience. Firstlight is a collection of her earliest writings (when she wrote for Guideposts). What makes her writings so beautiful is that they all touch on the small, subtle ways that God reveals Godself to her in her daily life, and her journey to discovering and redisc...more
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Laura
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12/20/07

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Read in December, 2007
recommends it for: ANYONE!
This book was a delightful read. Each chapter covers a philosphical or religious concept. Ms. Kidd orginally wrote the essays in this book for GuidePost magazine. I marked my favorite passages to reread, and I almost NEVER do that.
I would recommend this book as a gift for anyone at any stage of life.
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Reagan
04/19/08

Read in January, 2008
I loved this book of inspirational essays and nonfiction spiritual memoirs of Sue Kidd's life. Great for those with not much time to read. Pick it up, read an essay or two and leave it feeling great! Almost like a perfect little morning or evening devotional.
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Emily
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08/03/07

Read in February, 2007
I love beautiful writers and I'm a sucker for anything that receives a starred review in PW. Sue Monk Kidd has a way of painting with her words, especially in this book. These were all stories that appeared in Guideposts.
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Sue
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05/31/07

Read in March, 2007
While it is unapologetically a revisiting of her early work and as such lacks the complexity and depth of her recent novels, there are flashes of universal truth and powerful stories that are memorable.
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Cheryl
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05/01/08

Sue Monk Kidd is an excellent fictional writer, so I was surprised to find how many books she has on her spirtual journey. This one is excellent, simple and with much meaning for every day life.
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Erin
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07/11/07

Read in July, 2007
This book was really good and definately intrigues me about her other books. I especially appreciated the short readings which are very easy to pick up in the middle of taking care of the kids!
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Deb
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03/30/08

Read in September, 2007
Learned some about the writing process, made me look at the world in a new way. An inspirational piece, I read a short entry every morning with my breakfast.
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Julie
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03/18/08

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I'm having a hard time motivating myself to finish this one. Sometimes the essays don't feel very connected around their theme.
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Myrn
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09/11/07

Nice book to keep by my bed - to read a little at a time.
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Hope to read this book soon.
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Claire
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08/24/07

Read in August, 2007
stories on faith and life.
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12/26/07

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avg rating (all editions): 3.83 (46 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.82 (44 ratings)
number of reviews: 13






other editions

Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings (Paperback)
Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk Kidd (Audio CD)