I’ve listed a number of books and authors that have helped me on this journey. Take what resonates with your heart and leave the rest. I’ve chosen to list only the books I have personally read, but I encourage you to explore any work by these authors as they are extremely prolific.
Sue Monk Kidd
Dance of the Dissident Daughter
*This book comes with a disclaimer- while I cannot suggest this book enough, it is not a light read. Each page is jam packed with life changing insights what will cut you to your core. Be prepared to cry. I have been very strongly influenced by this work. If you choose to read this you will see Kidd’s language repeat itself in a number of my posts. Her words have seeped into the marrow of my being.
Brian D. McClaren
Finding Faith: A Search for What is Real
Finding Faith: A Search for What Makes Sense
Without these books- and the idea that it was okay have questions- I would not be here right now. I would have left a long time ago.
Richard Rohr
The Divine Dance: The Trinity and your Transformation
Carol P. Christ
She Who Changes: Re- Imagining the Divine in the World
WomanSpirit Rising: A Feminist Reader in Religion
Joan Chittister
The Friendship of Women: The Hidden Tradition of the Bible
The Story of Ruth: Twelve Moments in Every Woman’s Life
Brene Brown
Locations to find peace
Franciscan Center Tampa: Tampa, Fl