Leeana Tankersley - Begin Again: The Brave Practice of Releasing Hurt and Receiving Rest

Every book Leeana writes instantly becomes my new favorite book.

Myquillyn Smith, author of The Nesting Place

Begin Again is a sacred invitation to walk forward in our own lives without shame or regret. Leeana Tankersleys words stir the soul and hold space for anyone who feels stuck, overcome, or undone. I want to give this tender, powerful book to every woman in my life.

Emily P. Freeman, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Simply Tuesday

Begin Again is easily the most beautiful thing I have read all year. Profound and soulful, it is a book that will change everything you believe about releasing hurt and choosing rest. Charming and generous, Leeana is the type of writer who gives words to the things we have trouble saying out loud, and offers gentle wisdom that is both fresh and deep. A unique mixture of raw honesty and expectant hope, Begin Again leaves you better in every possible way. This is a book you will want to share with your friends and read multiple times.

Mandy Arioto, president and CEO of MOPS International; author of Starry Eyed

Like many, Im at a point in my life when family, work, and personal responsibilities shimmy and shove something into every nook and cranny of my day. I power through my schedule until it becomes a straitjacket of sorts, and I wonder why I cant escape the feeling of failure that comes with all the unmet expectations Ive placed on myself. If, like me, youve wondered why you never seem to arrive at graduation day of the I-Have-My-Act-Together class, find genuine rest and peace within the pages of Leeanas spectacular book. She wisely shows us that we dont need some kind of magical class or long list of steps to be able to forgive ourselves as we figure things out. We need only to settle into a simple practice known as begin again. Begin Again is a solid, hopeful, absolutely enjoyable read for any woman who leans toward muscling or pushing her way through every season, albeit crazy or calm. Without a doubt, it is the welcomed space where our exhaustion meets Gods inexhaustible grace.

Kristen Strong, author of Girl Meets Change: Truths to Carry You through Life s Transitions

Begin Again is inspirational, but it isnt a self-help book. It is a treasury of grace. With humor and wisdom and a poetic voice, Leeana reminds us we are not required to fix ourselves and every day offers countless moments in which we can begin again to receive rest and renewal. Leeana filters Scripture, poetry, and ancient wisdom through the lens of the ordinary extraordinary life she and her family live in an old California house scented with jasmine and sheltered by rustling palm trees. Leeana makes room for us in this place and invites us to join her on a journey that begins again and again, yet carries us forward with each new beginning. Now I know that beginning again is not a sign of failure. We begin again because every day offers some fresh grace blowing in as if through an open window. This book is for every woman wondering how to open that window and how to keep it open.

Christie Purifoy, author of Roots and Sky: A Journey Home in Four Seasons

Leeanas eloquent, yet everyday, honesty will give you both the yearning and courage to begin again, no matter what end you may find yourself at. Begin Again is like a rich conversation with a dear, and wise, friend who gently encourages you to open the window of your soul and release all that has stifled you. Leeanas words are brimming with empathy, nourishment, bravery, and an appreciation for the process of change. With each turn of the page I found myself saying, Me too.

Trina McNeilly, author of La La Lovely: The Art of Finding Beauty in the Everyday