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Ericka Andersen is a freelance writer and the author of the Harper Collins' title, "Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of a Life Resurrected From the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma and Mental Illness."

She hosts "Worth Your Time" podcast, part of the Christianity Today podcasting network. She has written on matters of faith and culture for the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the New York Post, Christianity Today and more.

Her second book is "Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women" will be released in January 2023 with NavPress publishing.

Ericka is also a wife and mom of two living in Indianapolis, Indiana. Follow her on Instagram @ericka_andersen. ...more

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	Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of a Life Resurrected from the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma, and Mental Illness 3.79 avg rating — 252 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women 3.92 avg rating — 88 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith 4.76 avg rating — 21 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of a Life Resurrected from the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma, and Mental Illness by Ericka Andersen (Goodreads Author), Charity Spencer (Narrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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We are TWO months out from the release of "Reason to Return!" I've started my launch team, so if you see this and want to be a part of it -- click here to join the team: https://www.facebook.com/groups/15079...

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Ericka is Currently Reading

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All the Girls I Was Before: A Memoir of Career, Motherhood, and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be

by Lauren Boss (Goodreads Author)

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The Business of Being a Writer

by Jane Friedman (Goodreads Author)

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The Sober Lush: A Hedonist's Guide to Living a Decadent, Adventurous, Soulful Life--Alcohol Free

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Listened on Audible…always so interesting to get a peek into the lives of celebrities. I have always liked Christina Applegate and this made me want to hug her and pray for her pain to go away. Well done.
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This has been on my reading list for 20 years and it’s still is applicable as it was in 1985. Definitely uncovered some unrealized truths for me…kind of like opening the blinds after not realizing they were even shut. It’s more important than ever gi ...more
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Fascinating story! I can’t imagine this life, but it was a well-written account and clear inside look at how things went so awry in Ruby Franks’s life.
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Fascinating story! I can’t imagine this life, but it was a well-written account and clear inside look at how things went so awry in Ruby Franks’s life.
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