Working mothers, cross-country relocations, the busyness of modern women’s lives all make it difficult these days to make and keep meaningful friendships. In GROWING FRIENDSHIPS, Tracy Klehn offers encouragement, resources, and advice on the art of friendship.

Heartwarming, and authentic, letters to friends are interspersed throughout the book, and Klehn suggests readers write their own letters to friends. The author also encourages the journaling of thoughts and prayers, and prayer starters are provided to help in praying about the subject covered in each section. Thought-provoking questions and ideas for application are provided at the end of each chapter. Interesting anecdotes make for easy reading and the format is suitable for private or group study. A study guide is available at www.tracyklehn.com.

Tracy Klehn is the author of PRAYER STARTERS FOR BUSY MOMS and she facilitates Moms In Touch prayer groups. Although GROWING FRIENDSHIPS seems aimed at young mothers, its advice is profitable for women of all ages and for all relationships. I appreciated the Scripture and inspiring quotes used throughout. I can heartily recommend this book to all women seeking to develop, nourish, and strengthen friendships.

May 29, 2008