Brief Description
This book combines a selection of quotations, reflections and illustrations that will help you discover what grace means to you. It is only when we find the grace to accept what we do not have that we can begin to discover the joy in what we do have. Grace is that magical quality that can smooth our path through life.
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This book is dedicated to my very dear friend who was bravely battling breast cancer at around the time I started drawing these whimsical little girls in my sketchbook. At such times, we take comfort wherever we can find it and somehow these big-eyed girls offered me just that.
They gave me the chance to escape the world, even for a short time. They seemed to understand, could be whatever I needed: a joyful celebration of life, an expression of sorrow, a calm, reflective companion.
What mattered is that they were always there, trusting me to find the strength to support my friend through a difficult time and helping me find the grace to let her go.
I count myself so lucky to have engaged in a creative process that took on a life of its own. Through the process of creating a quick daily drawing I found myself contemplating grace and what it means to me.
This book is the result of all that contemplation: a mix of my own thoughts, words of others that resonated with me and, of course, the big-eyed girls that kept me company.
Come with me on that journey.
This book details the origin of these girls, explaining the creative project that was their genesis. It also includes a free behind the scenes video, which shows the painting of a couple of the illustrations in this book.
While drawing these girls and spending time with my friend during her treatment for breast cancer I spent a lot of time contemplating grace. I have included quotations about grace that I found meaningful, along with my own thoughts about this most admirable quality.
It is my hope that you find as much inspiration and comfort from this collection of words and images as I did in putting them together.
Review Quotes
1. "Explore the meaning of grace and where to find it in our daily lives through beautifully illustrated pages. I downloaded and read Kerrie Woodhouse's 'Finding Grace' the night my mother passed away. Exploring the meaning of grace and where to find it in our daily lives through the beautifully illustrated pages of the book brought great comfort to my soul. The connection between gratitude, humility and love is beautifully woven in the text, next to exquisite illustrations of what the author calls 'Grace Girls'. It is a delightful and very soothing read. This book deserves to grace as many homes and hearts as possible." -- Amazon Customer "This heartfelt book is beautifully illustrated, with a series of "big eyed girls" who provide the backdrop for the author's journey in writing this book and grieving her friend. While the art alone is worth downloading this book for, it also is designed to take you on a journey of exploring the concept of grace. The author, Kerrie Woodhouse, guides us in a contemplation of grace, how to develop it, and to use it in enriching our own lives. This is an inspirational, beautiful book and I highly recommend it as a gift for a friend or a gift for yourself. " -- Amazon Customer "Kerrie's beautiful and inspiring words are combined with the most gorgeous artwork. If you have the Kindle edition, be sure to zoom in on the wonderful small details of the Grace Girls. I really enjoyed this and will treasure it for years to come. " -- Amazon Customer "A lovely tribute to a treasured friend! "Finding Grace" contains gorgeous artwork and thoughtful messages. A beautiful gift to purchase for a friend. " -- Amazon Customer "A beautiful, inspiring and thought provoking picture book filled with lovely illustrations and quotes on what Grace is, and how Grace can be incorporated into your attitude and daily life. In a world where we are constantly bombarded with negative information and images this is a beautiful reminder that we have a choice to respond to what life throws at us - do it with Grace! " -- Amazon Customer "This book has a simple message for the reader and it delivers it beautifully. The words are a balance of quotes on the topic of grace and the authors own observations. And most importantly the illustrations are drawn with great care and really evoke emotion. The balance between the words and images are handled so well I read it right through in one sitting. " -- Amazon Customer "Looking into the eyes of those beautiful little faces gave me a sense of calm and peace. I felt so positive and uplifted after reading. Thank you Kerrie for sharing this beautiful book x. " -- Amazon Customer "Just wonderful! A really lovely reminder that we live in a beautiful world and, for our own good, need to stop and appreciate it more often than we do. Gorgeous illustrations accompanied by really well chosen quotations that make you stop and think. Loved it! " -- Amazon Customer "Inspiring and beautifully illustrated. Highly recommend. " -- Amazon Customer
