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Mended: Thoughts on Life, Love, and Leaps of Faith
Mended is a collection of essays inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese art of beautiful repair. Kintsugi is based on the idea that broken things can be repaired, and once the process is complete, their history makes the broken piece more valuable and beautiful than before.
They've been described as brutally honest and heartbreakingly beautiful. They are my whole, naked truth.
I've been broken. I know what it's like to feel shame at my weakness, to starve myself to be worthy, and to want to sleep forever. If I had to guess, I'd say you might be a bit broken too.
But being broken is not the worst thing. We can be mended. Our cracks can become beautiful. We can be even better than new.
They've been described as brutally honest and heartbreakingly beautiful. They are my whole, naked truth.
I've been broken. I know what it's like to feel shame at my weakness, to starve myself to be worthy, and to want to sleep forever. If I had to guess, I'd say you might be a bit broken too.
But being broken is not the worst thing. We can be mended. Our cracks can become beautiful. We can be even better than new.
- GenresEssays
150 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 4, 2014
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Ännä White
5 books32 followersI’m a school counselor working with upper elementary ages children. I also have a very busy family of 5. We have a number of pets including a therapy dog and a holland lop. I have a lifelong love of reading and currently review books through Netgalley.
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April 1, 2014
I recently read Mended by Anna White; a collection of essays, each one written like a personal journal entry. I was drawn to read this book after reading a blog post written by the author in which she explained about kintsugi, the Japanese art of beautiful repair. The author shares a quote:
“When beautiful things are broken,” she said, “the cracks can’t be vanished. The breaks are there, and there’s no hiding them. Instead each of those breaks, each chip, is filled with gold resin, smoothed down, and made whole again. The broken thing is made even more beautiful.”
Anna’s life has known deep pain as she experienced the sorrow of brokenness. Yet, in the midst of darkness and incredible brokenness, the author held onto her fragile faith which always was enough and seemed to hold onto her.
The author shares many personal experiences and dark days of her life which are common to many but few openly discuss. She shares with an openness and honesty which is refreshing, causing one to realize these are experiences which can be shared. It is in the sharing from which strength can be obtained.
Each essay is short and meant to share an experience, a truth learned, a wound healed. Anna shares her doubts, her questions, and the discovery that God loves us and is with us, faithful to us in the darkest of days. We learn that even in the midst of our brokenness, we are not defeated but are worthy of healing from God.
Included with the essays are Scriptures and quotes which the author found meaningful in her journey of faith. Each one is beautiful and rich in meaning for it is shared from her heart. This book is full of the hope which can be found in and through faith in God. This collection of essays will bring you through the painful struggles so many experience but bring you to the conclusion that God is faithful. He never leaves us alone. And He does bring beauty out of the ashes.
I was given a copy of this book to read by the author in exchange for my honest review. This book was a joy to read and review. It is the raw story of one woman’s journey to wholeness which will resonate with many. May each one who reads this book find their broken life “made even more beautiful”.
“When beautiful things are broken,” she said, “the cracks can’t be vanished. The breaks are there, and there’s no hiding them. Instead each of those breaks, each chip, is filled with gold resin, smoothed down, and made whole again. The broken thing is made even more beautiful.”
Anna’s life has known deep pain as she experienced the sorrow of brokenness. Yet, in the midst of darkness and incredible brokenness, the author held onto her fragile faith which always was enough and seemed to hold onto her.
The author shares many personal experiences and dark days of her life which are common to many but few openly discuss. She shares with an openness and honesty which is refreshing, causing one to realize these are experiences which can be shared. It is in the sharing from which strength can be obtained.
Each essay is short and meant to share an experience, a truth learned, a wound healed. Anna shares her doubts, her questions, and the discovery that God loves us and is with us, faithful to us in the darkest of days. We learn that even in the midst of our brokenness, we are not defeated but are worthy of healing from God.
Included with the essays are Scriptures and quotes which the author found meaningful in her journey of faith. Each one is beautiful and rich in meaning for it is shared from her heart. This book is full of the hope which can be found in and through faith in God. This collection of essays will bring you through the painful struggles so many experience but bring you to the conclusion that God is faithful. He never leaves us alone. And He does bring beauty out of the ashes.
I was given a copy of this book to read by the author in exchange for my honest review. This book was a joy to read and review. It is the raw story of one woman’s journey to wholeness which will resonate with many. May each one who reads this book find their broken life “made even more beautiful”.
February 24, 2014
In this collection, the author, a beautiful Christian woman, pours her heart out on the pages...all her fears and frailties....those thoughts that many of us shove down deep...we are not the only ones. Anna speaks of her feelings, common to many, who find them difficult to express! She concludes in each situation that we are not alone, that God is always good and that truth never changes. This work is worthy of your time and it will help you to understand your own fears and how they are common to others. Best of all, she concludes that regardless of our struggles, we are not alone; we are loved; and we are worthy. We may be broken, but we are not defeated. It is in our brokenness where we discover beauty and hope!
November 24, 2014
I received a copy of this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
Anna White is a very gifted writer and she had a lot to say in this book that spoke to me. The Kintsugi style in which it is written is interesting and makes the book a quick and easy read. White is open and honest about her life and struggles, and she encourages others to do the same; there is a healing in that that I believe to be true. She raises thoughts and questions about life and God that are interesting to reflect on and consider.
I would recommend this book to anyone who needs some encouragement; above all anyone that needs to know that they are not alone.
Anna White is a very gifted writer and she had a lot to say in this book that spoke to me. The Kintsugi style in which it is written is interesting and makes the book a quick and easy read. White is open and honest about her life and struggles, and she encourages others to do the same; there is a healing in that that I believe to be true. She raises thoughts and questions about life and God that are interesting to reflect on and consider.
I would recommend this book to anyone who needs some encouragement; above all anyone that needs to know that they are not alone.
March 4, 2014
Mended paints a raw and honest picture of what healing looks and feels like. Anna does not gloss over the rough spots to make you feel comfortable, but wears them as badges of survival and rebirth to bring you hope.
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