Kisses of Sunshine for Sisters

by Carol Kent (series_editor), Ellie Kay, Gracie Malone

Author and general editor Carol Kent, along with four additional coauthors, captures readers' hearts with tales about the joys, challenges, and frustrations that women face in all their various roles. Each book inspires women to remember that God loves them and that their purpose is simply to let his love so fill them that they become warmth, light, and love to everyone around them. Each devotional in these books includes a lighthearted or inspirational story, a thought-provoking quote, and a relevant verse from Scripture. Kisses of Sunshine for Women: a deep and heartfelt look into what it means to be a woman--turning everyday experiences into sparkling reflections of hope and joy. Coauthored with Thelma Wells. Kisses of Sunshine for Moms: tales that range from heroic and hilarious stories of first-time moms, to the joys and struggles of single parenting, to the beauty of watching your children grow up. Coauthored with Ellie Kay. Kisses of Sunshine for Grandmas: from sweet and sentimental birth stories, to grandparenting a stepchild, to humorous lessons learned from grandkids, to the caregiver generational squeeze. Coauthored with Gracie Malone. result of being born and bonded into the same family--or that emerge simply from the love growing inside our hearts with friends who become our sisters. Kisses of Sunshine for Teachers: encouragement and salutations to those who spend every day at one of the most important jobs in the country--teaching. Coauthored with Vicki Caruana.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian

208 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2005

About the author

Carol Kent is a bestselling author and an international public speaker—best known for being dynamic, humorous, encouraging, and biblical. She is a former radio show co-host and speaks internationally. She regularly appears on a wide variety of nationally syndicated radio and television broadcasts. She is the president of Speak Up Speaker Services, and the founder and director of the Speak Up Conference. She and her husband also founded Speak Up for Hope, a nonprofit organization that benefits inmates and their families. She holds a master’s degree in communication arts and a bachelor’s degree in speech education. She has taught speech and drama, and directed women’s ministries at a large mid-western church. Carol and her husband, Gene, make their home in Lakeland, Florida. Their only child, Jason, resides at Hardee Correctional Institution in Bowling Green, Florida, where he is serving a life sentence.

Reviews

[Phyllis · Rating 3 out of 5]

This 5-book series has “lighthearted, uplifting, often humorous stories meant to bring a sunburst of joy to your life – as you remember that God loves you. [The author’s] own sisters and many friends have joined in putting these stories together. Our purpose is simply to let God’s love so warm and fill you that you become warmth, light, and love to a cold, dark world.”

Each selection from this book incorporates the theme of sisters, and is written by the author, one of her sisters, or other friends who are also authors, leaders, speakers, or others who share their personal experiences and inspirational stories.

Some stories are humorous, some a bit corny, and some are touching. I read one a day as part of a devotional time, and they often helped put my life in perspective. Regardless of the outcome, all the 2-page anecdotes emphasized God’s purpose in our lives.

This would make a nice gift for a sister or a sister-like friend.

[Taryn Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love these Chicken Soup-like books, casual read for the last couple of months. Cute sister stories.

[Sara Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love stories like this, the Chicken Soup for the Soul type books of happy stories that make you smile. These ones are all feel-good stories, the ones you sometimes need to start a groggy day. Like Monday. They're good Monday stories.

[Englandjennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A refreshing book to read between great novels. This book is full of short stories that involve sisters. I really liked most of the stories.