My friend's book

One of my best friends, Kristin, wrote a book. She has a lot of good things to say, even if you are not a middle school or high school girl. It was a lot like sitting down with her for coffee. I'm so proud of her for accomplishing this and I wanted to give my small effort of support to her by writing a little about her book and giving the link where to find it if you may want to buy a copy or two. It was encouraging to read about some of the same struggles I face and how she deals with them, and understanding where she comes from on things I don't struggle with. I have some girls in my violin studio, and it's nice to have a reminder of some of the issues younger girls deal with.

Here's the description of the book:
In Confessions of a Free Spirit: A Girls Guide to Finding Herself in an Image-Obsessed Culture, Kristin Garrett tells sincerely of her experience as a self-declared free spirit trying to find her place as a Christian and as her own person in a society that makes girls feel like they must fit a certain type to be worth knowing and loving. Garrett discusses pertinent issues to middle- and high-school girls, speaking honestly about self-confidence, the media, guys, and community. Perhaps most importantly, she moves away from legalism and formulaic answers in favor of the importance of the presence and movement of the Holy Spirit through surrender. Through her unique writing style, she addresses her reader personally, like an older sister or good friend, scattering journal entries throughout and connecting closely with the reader. Teenage girls will connect emotionally and practically with the experiences and insights in Confessions of a Free Spirit, and in doing so, they will come to see themselves and their relationships with Christ as beautiful, active, and healing.

Kristin's book on Amazon.com