Lily Owens is growing up in South Carolina in the mid-1960s, raised by her cruel father but cared for by Rosaleen, her African-American nanny. When Rosaleen tries to vote and is beaten......read more
Sue Monk Kidd's novel revolves around a chair known as the "mermaid chair," which is part of a shrine in a South Carolina monastery dedicated to a saint who was once a mermaid. Jessie......read more
Combining personal experience and classic Christian teachings, this inspirational autobiographic- al account of a woman's personal pain, spiritual awakening, and divine grace received......read more
This delightful new book makes an important statement about devotion to God rather than activity. Strands of humor and warmth woven throughout make it a joy to read from beginning to end.read more
Draws largely from the author's early inspirational writings for Guideposts magazine, featuring heartwarming stories and essays that reflect various aspects of Monk's early......read more