An Extra Mile, Sharon Garlough Brown
An Extra Mile, Sharon Garlough Brown
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An Extra Mile
A Story of Embracing God's Call

Author: Sharon Garlough Brown

Narrator: Erin Bennett

Unabridged: 11 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/10/2020


Synopsis

The women of Sensible Shoes are navigating both deep joy and devastating loss. Can they find equilibrium in the midst of all that has changed? Mara: While faced with the turmoil of divorce and chaos at home, she is also listening for a call to serve others with courage and creativity. Hannah: As she grieves the twin losses of her dear friend and her Chicago ministry position, she also begins to embrace the joys and challenges of a new marriage. Charissa: Overwhelmed by her pregnancy and the demands of her teaching schedule, she is in need of even more grace for herself and others. Becca: Bereft and filled with regrets, can she find hope for the future and a way home? In this final installment of the Sensible Shoes series, you're invited to travel with these beloved friends as they endure trials that test their trust and their willingness to walk an extra mile.

About The Author

Sharon Garlough Brown is a spiritual director and cofounder of Abiding Way Ministries, providing spiritual formation retreats. Her book Sensible Shoes was named one of television personality Kathie Lee Gifford's "favorite things." Sharon earned an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary. She and her husband, Jack, have served congregations in Scotland, Oklahoma, England, and West Michigan.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bronwyn on November 16, 2017

I jumped in to reading An Extra Mile without first reading the other three books in the Sensible Shoes series. While it took a moment to work out who the characters were, I was soon swept along in this tender and charming book. This book is not just a novel, it is a book about spiritual formation clo......more

Goodreads review by Chautona on March 07, 2023

I'm brokenhearted that I'm done with this series. I want more. I need more. I find myself praying and saying, "Lord, I'm being such a Charissa about this," and similar things. Ms. Brown has created characters that I love, care about, want to visit and see and learn from. Watching their spiritual jour......more

Goodreads review by Emma.catherine on October 23, 2023

First up - I ADORE THIS WHOLE SERIES Secondly - I am extremely sad this is the final book Part 1 started with Ps. 57:1 and I knew this book was going to be special… I love how real the characters and their individual situations are. They don’t live in some made up world where everything goes their way......more

Goodreads review by Debbie on March 31, 2018

I really like this series! I'll say this is the best book of the series, because it ties up the story. The story is chick-lit drama. I read up to around p.300 in one sitting on Wed. There are spiritual exercises, reflections, and Bible readings that are interwoven into the story and appended at the......more

Goodreads review by Kaitlynn on December 27, 2024

This book was beautifully written. It holds conviction and encouragement. I firmly believe every woman could read this book and glean from it. 10/10 recommend.......more