Sweet Like Jasmine, Bonnie Gray
Sweet Like Jasmine, Bonnie Gray
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Sweet Like Jasmine
Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness

Author: Bonnie Gray

Narrator: Bonnie Gray

Unabridged: 8 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/05/2021


Synopsis

Christian Book Award - Finalist 2022 (print)!!​

This is the story of God whispering, “What no one wants, I cherish.”

The daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy from San Francisco’s Chinatown, Bonnie Gray grew up never truly feeling beautiful or beloved. As an adult, she built her life to look pleasant and ordinary, with a wonderful husband, two amazing boys, and a thriving career. But despite these blessings, she still felt the tugging emptiness of a missing piece.

At 39, a long-forgotten birth certificate in an old file cabinet sparked a curiosity Bonnie couldn’t ignore. Determined to uncover her family’s secrets and understand the home she was born into, Bonnie embarked on a quest that would leave her forever changed. Returning to the culture, places, and stories that shaped her, her search led her to soul-shaking discoveries about her identity, human kindness and what it truly means to belong.

The profoundly moving journey of learning to embrace our true worth, Sweet Like Jasmine celebrates how God uses our unique and broken stories to create a beautiful mosaic of His love, one life at a time.

About The Author

Bonnie Gray is the author of Whispers of Rest and Finding Spiritual Whitespace. An inspirational speaker, Bonnie touches thousands of lives every year using storytelling, visual arts, nature, and prayer. Her writing is featured in numerous Christian media outlets including Relevant Magazine and Christianity Today. She lives in California with her husband and two sons. Connect with her at thebonniegray.com and on Instagram @thebonniegray.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Amy on October 01, 2021

Bonnie has yet again shared her journey so beautifully and vulnerably with us. In doing so, she reminds us that, "It's never too late to be you. It's never too late to begin again. It's never too late to be loved." A must read for anyone who would like to be encouraged in their own journey, that not......more

Goodreads review by Jill on September 30, 2021

Just like the last book I read written by author Bonnie Gray, Sweet Like Jasmine has touched me in ways no other I have read. This is a book touching on many different women’s issues that may make you feel isolated or alone. Bonnie reminds us that throughout all of these things God was and is right......more

Goodreads review by Analie on November 23, 2023

Bonnie's books are meant to be savored, just like a cup of jasmine tea. I loved lingering over this devotional! The snippets of Chinese American life in San Francisco were wonderful - from learning about her favorite red bean drinks to wedding-day bangles carved with images of a dragon and phoenix t......more

Goodreads review by Barbie on May 28, 2022

Easy to read. Very interesting memoir. Just bought some Jasmine tea ☕️......more

Goodreads review by Alisa on November 27, 2021

I found the story line to be sad, but redemptive. The style of writing with thoughts/questions after each chapter was a bit much for me. I'd prefer to read the whole story and have the questions/prompts at the end. I got this book from GoodReads First Reads.......more