On the Bright Side: Stories about Friendship, Love, and Being True to Yourself

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title On the Bright Side: Stories about Friendship, Love, and Being True to Yourself
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Melanie Shankle
Foreword by Jen Hatmaker
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 213,Width 139
Category/GenreMemoirs
Christian life and practice
Self-help and personal development
Humour
ISBN/Barcode 9780310358398
Audience
General
Edition ITPE Edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Zondervan
Imprint Zondervan
Publication Date 25 February 2020
Publication Country United States

Description

Big Mama blog founder and New York Times bestselling author Melanie Shankle helps us sort through our questions about being true to ourselves in a world gone crazy and what matters the most in the end. These days, so many voices tell us what to do, what to think, and what kind of parent or friend or spouse to be that it's easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated. Somewhere in the midst of online arguments and crazy politics and the ups and downs of life, we've lost sight of the gifts that are all around us: kindness, love, mercy, and joy. In On the Bright Side, Melanie Shankle reminds us of the unchanging principles we can count on in a changing world. These are lessons that Melanie has learned along the way about how to find all the joy that life has to offer - and why encouragement is never something to keep to ourselves. Exploring topics such as dealing with comparisons, when life doesn't turn out like we expected, and how to find your people, Melanie invites us to lead with love in all areas of our lives. This delightful memoir highlights the joys of life told in Melanie's down to earth, relatable, and totally enjoyable style. On the Bright Side is a how-to guide to knowing - and living - what matters most.

Author Biography

Melanie Shankle writes regularly at The Big Mama blog and is the New York Times bestselling author of four previous books, including Nobody's Cuter than You. Melanie is a graduate of Texas A&M and loves writing, shopping at Target, checking to see what's on sale at Anthropologie, and trying to find the lighter side in every situation. Most of all, she loves being the mother of Caroline, the wife of Perry, and the official herder of two wild dogs named Piper and Mabel. The five of them live in San Antonio, Texas.