An Extra Mile by Sharon Garlough Brown

Here is the book summary:

The women of Sensible Shoes are navigating both deep joy and devastating loss. Can they find equilibrium in the midst of all that has changed? Mara: While faced with the turmoil of divorce and chaos at home, she is also listening for a call to serve others with courage and creativity. Hannah: As she grieves the twin losses of her dear friend and her Chicago ministry position, she also begins to embrace the joys and challenges of a new marriage. Charissa: Overwhelmed by her pregnancy and the demands of her teaching schedule, she is in need of even more grace for herself and others. Becca: Bereft and filled with regrets, can she find hope for the future and a way home? In this final installment of the Sensible Shoes series, you're invited to travel with these beloved friends as they endure trials that test their trust and their willingness to walk an extra mile.

And now, my review:

An Extra Mile by Sharon Garlough Brown was a fictional book that continues from another book about a silent retreat and the 4 women and beyond who participate in it.  This book can stand alone if you have not read Sensible Shoes yet.  She says in the book, “the first mile is demanded.  The extra mile is freely given…”  The characters in this book go the extra mile and we as the readers get to see what that looks like.  All 4 women have a journey that they go on and we get to watch.  Personally, I have participated, helped co-lead, and now lead silent retreats.  I could relate to that part of this book and enjoyed those moments come to life.  Cons: Unfortunately, there are parts of this book that don’t line up with the doctrine of the Bible. 

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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