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    Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness
    Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness
    Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness
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    Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness

    By Bonnie Gray

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    This is the story of God whispering, “What no one wants, I cherish.”

    The daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy from San Francisco’s Chinatown, Bonnie Gray grew up never truly feeling beautiful or beloved. As an adult, she built her life to look pleasant and ordinary, with a wonderful husband, two amazing boys, and a thriving career. But despite these blessings, she still felt the tugging emptiness of a missing piece.

    At 39, a long-forgotten birth certificate in an old file cabinet sparked a curiosity Bonnie couldn’t ignore. Determined to uncover her family’s secrets and understand the home she was born into, Bonnie embarked on a quest that would leave her forever changed. Returning to the culture, places, and stories that shaped her, her search led her to soul-shaking discoveries about her identity, human kindness and what it truly means to belong.

    The profoundly moving journey of learning to embrace our true worth, Sweet Like Jasmine celebrates how God uses our unique and broken stories to create a beautiful mosaic of His love, one life at a time.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarvest House Publishers
    Release dateOct 5, 2021
    ISBN9780736983433
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    Bonnie Gray

    Bonnie Gray is the author of Sweet Like Jasmine, Whispers of Rest, and Finding Spiritual Whitespace. As soul-care mentor, speaker, and podcast host of Breathe, she has guided thousands to detox stress and experience God’s love through soul care, encouragement, and prayer. Featured in Christian media outlets including Relevant Magazine and Christianity Today, she lives in California with her husband and two sons. For more information, visit TheBonnieGray.com.

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