3.5 stars

In her second book, Katie does a great job of constantly pointing readers back to Christ as she repeatedly asserts His trustworthiness, even when we don't understand what He's doing or why.

It was a little disappointing that a few stories were repeats from her first book.

I was a little frustrated that though she kept talking about hoping even in your suffering, most of the suffering she talked of walking through was not her own. While helping others through their suffering is not less important than dealing with the disappointments and hardships in your own life, it is very different, and I found it hard to relate at times. I also thought it a bit ironic that she talks of trusting God even when you don't get your "happy ever after" ending, and then she ended her book on her own, real "happy ever after" ending - her marriage and the birth of her first son. It's a good thing to share of God's obviously-good blessings but, in a way, this time it left a bad taste in my mouth.

Overall, it was an encouraging read. ( )

This book is just wonderful. I think the life Katie and her family lives in Uganda is absolutely beautiful. I spent the last 2 years caring for a parent in hospice. I found a lot of what Katie said about caring for the sick hit close to home with my own experience. This was a very good read for me especially at this time. I also found so much wisdom in Katie's parenting. They way she prays over her children is inspiring. There is so much to learn from this book. highly recommend. ( )

I have not anticipated a book this much in quite some time. I was deeply encouraged after reading Kisses From Katie and I looked forward to the wisdom God would give her to share with us. Of course, the book did not disappoint. We follow her all over the streets of Uganda as she quietly loves and brings healing to those around her. We sit in the sacred space of the bedside of woman being ushered into the arms of Jesus. We follow her on a plane to America to get a young man desperately need surgery. We walk the isle at her wedding and welcome a new baby with her. My heart is wildly aglow from the word of her testimony.


So much of her story I can empathize with. The same words he told her through scripture, he has told me (and I'm sure many of you). He walks her through the suffering God declares before the restoration in Habakkuk. Over and over Isaiah 61 speaks to her. Beauty from ashes doesn't often look what we think it will. Sometimes it comes as we usher someone into the arms of Jesus.

One thing that resonated with me was that she said she was tired. She wasn't tired of serving or giving. She wasn't afraid. Her Spirit was simply so weary from seeing so much grief. So many addicted to alcohol, assaulted, ill, and one friend being poisoned by a rival. Through all of her hurt and questioning, God reminded her over and over that HE was strong when she was weak. He is why the time of singing has come and flowers spring forth on the earth in Song of Solomon. He who promised is faithful.

I loved this book. I could hardly put it down. It encouraged me over and over to serve in my home and the streets. ( )

When I first started reading this, the entire atmosphere seemed complex. A young single woman, Katie, volunteers at a hospital which serves a poverty-stricken community in Uganda, eventually adopting 13 girls.

We have the opportunity to watch and learn as stories unfold and we witness Katie's struggle with the courage to endure things she does not understand while assisting those she cares about with healing and palliative care.

This is not a comfort read. But it does speak to us in that it is a real read that shows us how acts of compassion can change lives and communities.

Reviewed for Blogging for Books ( )

Katie tells the story of her call to Uganda where she became mother to a baker's dozen of girls. Her faith sees her through many circumstances including the loss of a neighbor, a boy's surgeries, and more. After an especially trying time in her life, God provided her with a husband who loves God as well. This is not a deep theological discussion but more of an inspirational title which is likely to be enjoyed more by women than by men. Katie's story is one which demonstrates reliance upon God to meet one's needs. This review is based on an advance reader's copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley with the expectation of an honest review. ( )