Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk Kidd

by Sue Monk Kidd

Book Overview

Includes stories and essays which are drawn from the author's writings for both Guideposts and for other publications. They offer a glimpse into the early years of the author's journey as a writer and as a spiritual seeker. This work also includes reflections on the author's multiple roles as mother, daughter, wife, nurse, and writer.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824947061
• ISBN13: 9780824947064
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Guideposts
• Length: 227 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

More Than a Hundred Inspirations

With her first novel recently made into a major motion picture, Sue Monk Kidd will become more widely known, even to non-readers (do such people really exist?). Therefore, I think it is important for those who loved THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES and THE MERMAID CHAIR to peer into the soul of the author through "notes at random" musings compiled into one neat volume. Maybe FIRSTLIGHT would not have struck such a chord if I hadn't read it in waiting areas of a Catholic hospital. Ms. Kidd's early memories of special moments with her mother were particularly touching (real lessons for parents here), and I was blown away by the true story of a dogwood tree blooming in September as a healing sign. FIRSTLIGHT provided more than one Kleenex moment and more than a hundred inspirations.

FirstLight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk Kidd

I just purchased this title for a friend who is retiring. The book is full of uplifting and thought-provoking essays and personal experiences that will beg to be read over and over. I was surprised to learn that Sue Monk Kidd (Secret Life of Bees and Mermaid's Chair)wrote for Guidepost Magazine, and this is a compilation of many of those selections.

Insightful reading

Sue Monk Kidd's work continues to delight. Her short, honest, writings show her to be attentive to the moment as well as to the world around her. This book would be a start to a group discussion for people seeking to live mindful, but interactive, lives. She enjoys the spiritual life of monks without having taken their vows. Readers will gain much from this collection of essays and observations.

Touching stories...

I had originally glanced at this book at my local bookstore and was captivated by the collection of touching short essays in it. I love this book! I hope she publishes more like this.

An Insight to Spiritual Life

Fans of the author of The Secret Life of Bees will love this book. A great insight into Kidd as she shares her early writings and musings about her spiritual life.