NEW BOOK RELEASE: Tracing the Thread by Christy Rood
Today we’re proud to announce the release of our latest book, Tracing the Thread: Examining the Story of Self for Lasting Change by Christy Rood. Noted author, Hannah Anderson, writes in the foreword,
We really shouldn’t be surprised when authors begin their catalogs writing on identity. What we believe about ourselves, our purpose and place in this world, and to whom we belong is the foundation of everything else that we think or do. It’s almost as if we have to get this one thing right before anything else can make sense. So while we shouldn’t be surprised when a first time author tackles such existential questions, we should be surprised when a first time author can write with clarity, precision, and intent on these questions. We should be surprised when a first time author can explore the topic of identity and actually add to the conversation. We should be surprised when a first time author can offer, not only her unique perspective, but practical advice and spiritual guidance for your own journey to know your- self.
Which is exactly why I believe this book, Tracing the Thread, will surprise—and help—you.
In Tracing the Thread, Christy guides you back to the three chapters in your story which had the greatest bearing on identity formation—the love you received, the tribes you belonged to, and the voices you listened to—and help you uncover foundational errors in your identity beliefs. You’ll then be supplied with ample evidence of God’s love, his tribes, and his voice which can help re-form your beliefs and align them with Divine truth.
ENDORSEMENTS
“The topic of identity is perhaps one of the most popular in our day. We are fascinated by what it promises, which is why so many undertake the journey to understand it. At its best, the study of identity enriches our self-knowledge, but far too often the path to identity falls into a rut, stuck in the trench of self- preoccupation. Christy Rood is well aware of this peril, and offers herself as a wise and winsome guide. With the help of research, cultural analysis, and theological grounding, she avoids the pitfalls that others have fallen into, instead offering a smart, inspiring, and Christ-centered path to understanding the gift of identity.
— Sharon Hodde Miller, Author of Nice: Why We Love to Be Liked and How God Calls Us to More
“ Have you ever struggled with your identity? Who are you? Why are you here? I believe all of us have at some level or another. Tracing the Thread is an insightful and compelling companion to these deeply personal examining questions.
— Matt Capps, Senior Pastor, Fairview Baptist Church, Apex, NC
“Christy is a winsome and most excellent guide into the details of authentic transformation. Read this book with others and engage in courageous and honest conversations of how we came to be who we currently are, and what it would take to be substantially changed from the inside out.
— Kent Carlson, Vice President of Leadership Formation, North American Baptists, Inc.
Pick up a digital copy in our store, or the paperback on Amazon.com.
