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Suzy Hillegas's avatar

The book was profound a year ago and it was profound again this week. On Monday something happened in my life and I immediately knew I had to walk out of a room. I was reeling a bit and a friend said Read Emily's book which I already had but I pulled it out. Right in the beginning it says I am allowed to change my mind. Deep breath. Full stop. Yes. I changed my mind and I walked out of the room with grace, kindness, a lot of relief. So thankful for you and this book.

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Laurie Roberts's avatar

Happy book birthday! I know you didn't write it for me, but God knows you did write it for people like me (and all sorts of other people, too!).

I think I have looked for arrows for nearly all my life, but I also believe God has used your teaching to help me refine how I interpret and act on those arrows. Blessings and peace to you.

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Vicki Clem's avatar

I just finished the book (that’s been in my Kindle app for quite awhile), and I truly enjoyed it and learned a lot. I would love for my young adult daughter to read it. My favorite concepts were about peace versus discomfort avoidance (ouch) and being willing to be okay with not having the closure you think you need/want. I’ve been in the position as a married adult of leaving a church family twice and wish I had this book then. I’m currently in the process of leaving the room of mothering children and entering the room of parenting/guiding young adults and figuring out how to navigate this new stage of life. You are truly a gifted author, thank you for sharing your gift, experiences, and heart.

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Claire's avatar

Happy book birthday! Thank you so much for sharing your words and story. Reading it last year helped me discern and name my need to leave a room and I'm so thankful for your book helping me on that journey and bringing me to where I am now - thank you Emily 🤍

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Kelsey Frizzell's avatar

Happy Book Birthday! It’s so true that books find us when we need them, and this one definitely did. I’m very grateful for the words that helped me in my own discernment process.

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Kathy Hellfeier's avatar

Thank you Emily for all you do! I bought this book when it came out, started it and never finished it. I had just made the decision to retire and felt I didn’t need to finish but now I’m looking at more change, more decisions. I’m picking this up again, maybe start it over and read it to the end! It truly is all about the timing!

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Camden Morgante's avatar

Wonderful reflections! It’s nice to look back and celebrate from the successes and learn from the difficulties. Thank you for sharing with us.

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Jenn Warren's avatar

“It’s also lost me some followers and nothing has ever been more worth the snub.” Amen and amen.

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Katie's avatar

I'm so-very-behind in reading your posts (see Exhibit A: the toddler who lives with me), but I made some space this weekend to play catch-up (a little bit anyway!).

I listened to the audiobook version of How To Walk Into A Room last fall so I could listen while we took our three daily walks. I loved it and resonated so much!

Curious question: what was the denomination of your previous church? (If you're open to sharing that detail).

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Ramona Walmsley's avatar

My absolute favourite book of 2024 - happy first birthday!

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Catherine Piontek's avatar

Happy book birthday! I have been in the midst of an unexpected and challenging transition during the past 2 years, and have read “How to Walk into a Room” twice already. Thank you, Emily, for accompanying me (via all the places) through a difficult time.

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