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Back Roads to Belonging, by Kristen Strong, is a book that shows “unexpected paths” to find “your place and your people”. As a military wife, the author has experienced being the “outsider” on numerous occasions. She knows what it feels like to not belong and is open about sharing about her past with her readers. Not belonging is a topic that is often addressed towards kids and teenagers, but adults can have the same type of feelings.
This book is helpful because it encourages readers to find their identity in Christ. It is divided into three parts: Wandering, Finding and Inviting. Each section is filled with examples and lessons from the Bible as well as Strong’s own life. The part that resonated with me the most was the Inviting section. As an introvert, it is easiest for me to stick with the friends I already have instead of making a concerted effort to reach out to others. Strong shows us how the smallest gestures of kindness can mean so much to others who may feel like that they do not “belong”. Her examples illustrate how important it is to show the love of God to others.