Author Melissa Zaldivar talks honestly about losing everything that once defined her and how God used unexpected opportunities, like working at Orchard House, where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women, to spark a journey of working through her grief and encountering the all-sufficient love of Christ.
Weaving inspiring passages of Scripture and insights from Little Women into her personal story, Melissa encourages readers with her discovery that it’s when we have nothing left to offer that we can receive God’s love the most. And that’s something that can never be lost.
Readers will be reassured that God will meet them in the midst of their mess and urged to ...look to him for help, comfort, and strength.
A great gift for those whose faith is being tested in the face of a loss of any kind—a loved one, a job, or a relationship.
(Review written for 'What Cannot Be Lost')
I have to admit, I didn’t even read the synopsis before diving into this book—I grabbed it purely because of the cover, as usual. 😂
Melissa’s writing is absolutely beautiful. She has this incredible way with words that pulls you right into her story. I found myself feeling so many emotions—encouraged, heartbroken, and thankful that she chose to write something like this.
If you’re a fan of *Little Women*, you’re going to love how she weaves that classic and her experiences at working at the Orchard House into her own journey of grieving a friend.
Fair warning: this book is heavy on grief. If you’ve recently lost someone, it might be a tough read, but Melissa’s grace and hope throughout the book is evident.
(Review written for 'What Cannot Be Lost')
Sometimes, grief can feel intimidating if you've never walked through it or walked through it differently than a friend has. In this book, Melissa graciously opens up about the loss of a dear friend. She points the process back to the Bible at each step. I can imagine pulling this book off the shelf in the future, whether for my own encouragement or to pass along to a friend in need. (As an added bonus, she shares some parallels to her work at Orchard House, the home of Louisa May Alcott. Can't go wrong with a healthy dose of stories ...about beloved authors!)
(Review written for 'What Cannot Be Lost')
Sometimes, grief can feel intimidating if you've never walked through it or walked through it differently than a friend has. In this book, Melissa graciously opens up about the loss of a dear friend. She points the process back to the Bible at each step. I can imagine pulling this book off the shelf in the future, whether for my own encouragement or to pass along to a friend in need. (As an added bonus, she shares some parallels to her work at Orchard House, the home of Louisa May Alcott. Can't go wrong with a healthy dose of stories ...about beloved authors!)
