Sometimes we need a light book to realign our perspectives. And when "The Chocolate Diaries" by Karen Scalf Linamen arrived in my mailbox, that's what I was looking forward to.
Linamen uses chocolate, and its identity as a comfort food, to draw a parallel with the comfort we can find in relationships, the Bible, God, and other soul-lifters. She shares stories of how friends managed to find the silver lining in rough times to help us to see that no matter how bad life gets, there is hope. There are times when she has more success than others, but overall the book is a quick read.
Each chapter includes tips from her readers on how to lift a tired spirit, and the end of each chapter includes some reflection questions and, appropriately, a chocolate-rich recipe.
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