Counter Weights: An Essential Practice for Holding Hope in a Heavy World

“If the world feels as heavy to you as it does to me, you will want to get this book. So beautifully written. Like a bear hug, cup of tea, and friend who rallies with you all rolled into one. Her tagline says it all: “An Essential Practice for Holding Hope in a Heavy World.””

“I am no longer a Christian. My unraveling was a long time coming and I've never felt more spiritually sound since throwing that monkey off my back... BUT... Shannan Martin who I love and adore and also know personally (lucky lucky lucky lucky me, me, me) practices a Christian faith that I can fully respect and admire. She is lovely and authentic and kind. Plus she's a gorgeous writer. Wow! Such brilliant sentences. Plus, she makes great pickles. Literally, she once gave me the most beautiful jar of delicious pickles using cucumbers from her own garden. BUT... Don't worry she's not a trad wife, yall. She's too spicy for that kind of nonsense. See for yourself. Check out her instagram @shannanwrites. She suffers no fools or foolishness. So if you're looking for some spiritual encouragement to help you along in this bleak world that's currently being ruled by orcs and goblins, pick up a copy Counterweights. No, you won't find the secret of life and an end to all your suffering between its pages (too many christian books promise these things but they are liars! All of them). What you will find in Shannan's Counterweights is a celebration of human dignity with a side of comfort and the promise that if you're heartbroken over the state of the world, you are not alone.”