Stand All the Way Up
Stories of Staying in It When You Want to Burn It All Down

Thank you to Netgalley and B&H Publishing Group for the Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All opinions and views are my own. Prior to Stand All The Way Up I have never read a book by Sophie Hudson. This woman is funny and authentic. I can't say anything particularly lightning-boltish-from-the-sky-r......more

This is another one I've loved during this time of chaos. It's made me laugh (a lot) and cry and nod my head vigorously and underline and highlight and take pictures of bits of text to send to friends. It's so honest and raw but coated in grace and kindness and wit. Thank the Lord for Sophie Hudson.......more

Sophie Hudson understands. She understands what its like to sit at the hospital for days on end as a loved one prayerfully breathes into their final moments of life. She understands what it's like to live in a body that can act more than a little unpredictably and the awkward combination of shame an......more

Reading this book is like a conversation with a dear friend. Sophie is a consummate storyteller and honest guide, full of wisdom and hilarious hot takes. I laughed, I cried and I stopped to think. Even though warmth and intimacy exudes from the pages, you'll be encouraged to put down the book and en......more

Prior to "Stand All The Way Up" I hadn't had the privilege to read any books written by Sophie Hudson. This book was a great introduction to her work as it was both witty and heartfelt. It is one of those books that feels like a coffee chat with a dear friend and I really appreciated that aspect of i......more