My name is Mary, a born again Christian, mother of 3 teenage boys and a wife to 1 gentleman. My book title is Live, Thrive, Love: A Woman’s Guide to Courage, Hope and Resilience in all Seasons of Life.
This is the 4th book I have written but it is my favorite because it addresses me as a woman and provides a guide to men/boys to understand women better.
When I was writing the book, some questions guided me: what does a woman need to know about herself and the world around her in order to thrive well in any season of life? What do I wish I knew at teenage or in my 20s, and 30s that would have strengthened me to enjoy and thrive in those seasons?, What do I need to know about my 40s (am now 44), 50s, 60s and beyond to help me thrive?
To answer these questions I read other books, I consulted experts and I also brought in some of my research from my PhD studies on women and femininity. I also had women at these seasons of life read the first draft to ensure it was representing their issues and was clear to them.
But as a Christian I didn’t want a book that gives information without pointing my readers to God’s grace and love. So at the end every chapter, I provide some reflection questions and a prayer. I thought that would also help people to read in groups/bookclubs and reflect prayerfully.
This book is available at;
- Amazon
Scripture Union
ACTS bookstore at AIU
Evangel at PACU
FOCUS Kenya bookstore - And for lovers of poetry, every chapter of this book begins with a poem that poetically celebrates the ‘age’ referenced there.
