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Life never turns out as we expected. But connecting honestly with the one we're really in can bring all sorts of consolation . . .

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Everyone should read this book: a gentle, humorous Lamentations for the twenty-first century. Katharine models a rich faith, wholly authentic in the face of suffering and struggle. You will laugh, cry and gasp . . . most importantly you will grow. -- Will van der Hart, The Mind and Soul Foundation
Brilliantly honest, often funny and wonderfully readable . . . akin to having a great friend round for coffee and talking in the frankest terms about God, real life, an the sometimes confusing relationship between the two. For those facing all manner of personal challenges, Katharine doesn't offer empty platitudes . . . . she stands right there alongside you in the darkest depths of the tunnel and gently encourages you towards the light. -- Martin Saunders, Youthsacpe
Readable, funny . . . moving * The Times *
This is rather a brave book. It takes courage to offer the kind of transparency with which Katherine Welby-Roberts writes about her inner vulnerability and turmoil Katherine’s style is open and conversational, she could be sitting down with the reader over a cup of tea. Yet in sharing these struggles, she speaks with humour and with an absence of self-indulgence or sanctimonious piety. Being so accessible, anyone who identifies with Katherine’s particular version of inner quicksand will find a friend here. Others, who find the account of such internal chaos mystifying, might do well to listen. * Sarum College Bookshop Newsletter *
an amazingly honest and soul-baring book -- Sarah Hillman * Church Times *

I Thought There Would Be Cake

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    A Paperback / softback by Katharine Welby-Roberts

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      Publisher: SPCK Publishing
      Publication Date: 17/08/2017
      ISBN13: 9780281075768, 978-0281075768
      ISBN10: 028107576X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Life never turns out as we expected. But connecting honestly with the one we're really in can bring all sorts of consolation . . .

      Trade Review
      Everyone should read this book: a gentle, humorous Lamentations for the twenty-first century. Katharine models a rich faith, wholly authentic in the face of suffering and struggle. You will laugh, cry and gasp . . . most importantly you will grow. -- Will van der Hart, The Mind and Soul Foundation
      Brilliantly honest, often funny and wonderfully readable . . . akin to having a great friend round for coffee and talking in the frankest terms about God, real life, an the sometimes confusing relationship between the two. For those facing all manner of personal challenges, Katharine doesn't offer empty platitudes . . . . she stands right there alongside you in the darkest depths of the tunnel and gently encourages you towards the light. -- Martin Saunders, Youthsacpe
      Readable, funny . . . moving * The Times *
      This is rather a brave book. It takes courage to offer the kind of transparency with which Katherine Welby-Roberts writes about her inner vulnerability and turmoil Katherine’s style is open and conversational, she could be sitting down with the reader over a cup of tea. Yet in sharing these struggles, she speaks with humour and with an absence of self-indulgence or sanctimonious piety. Being so accessible, anyone who identifies with Katherine’s particular version of inner quicksand will find a friend here. Others, who find the account of such internal chaos mystifying, might do well to listen. * Sarum College Bookshop Newsletter *
      an amazingly honest and soul-baring book -- Sarah Hillman * Church Times *

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