Press About Picking Dandelions

I’m a fan of Sarah Cunningham. For many reasons. And I’m a fan of her latest book, Picking Dandelions. You should buy a copy. …Sarah has a fresh perspective on faith, a writing style that is personal and unique, and an uncanny way to make you laugh, smile, and cry all within a couple of pages. –www.bradlomenick.com

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“The moment I met Sarah Cunningham I was blown away by her passion, deep wisdom, and love for God. Without question she is a voice that we all need to be listening to. Picking Dandelions is a beautifully honest look at life, the struggle of faith, and embracing change in our lives.”–Mike Foster, www.potsc.com

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Well… the rumor is Donald Miller wrote the book under the pen name, Sarah Cunningham (joking). –www.benarment.com

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Does Cunningham have anything to offer in this crowded [memoir] genre? Absolutely. For one thing, great writing. I read a lot of books, and a very few are characterized by the quality of writing in this book. A few pages into this memoir and I relaxed. It’s the same feeling you get (I imagine) when you’re being chauffeured by someone who really knows how to drive. –Daryl Dash,  www.dashhouse.com

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Sarah describes herself as a moderate middle-class white girl who grew up in the Michigan countryside, but speaks about God with humor and honesty more characteristic of liberal west-coast writers. Anne Lamott is one of her faves. – www.susanisaacs.net

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It’s sort of refreshing that Sarah, raised in the right wing, can weave elements of faith into a spiritual memoir too because it suggests that there are valid, messy spiritual discoveries for all of us, no matter what corner of the earth or political landscape we grow up on. –Anne Jackson www.flowerdust.net

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[Sarah Cunningham] is a great writer. She’s an interesting person. She’s got excellent stories to tell and makes thoughtful observations about contemporary Christianity. I loved this book. –www.jasonboyett.com

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…[Sarah] she has found how to tell compelling stories as Sarah Cunningham much like Donald Miller tells authentic stories as Donald Miller. You don’t feel like you’re reading a Miller clone, but you do have someone who knows how to tell a good story, to share self-deprecating scenarios, and to reflect on meeting God in the everyday scenes of life. – Ed Cyzewski, www.inamirrordimly.com

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“Cunningham’s writing is refreshing, particularly because she’s a female contemporary—only two years older than me.  I’m tired of reading about the spiritual journeys of 40 year-old men.” –Amy Sondova, www.backseatwriter.wordpress.com

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In Sarah Cunningham, I find all of the the raw, unembellished honesty, the fervent hope, and handcrafted needlework of poetic prose that made me fall in love with Anne Lamott. –Ian Scott Patterson, www.ianscottpaterson.wordpress.com

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“Cunningham’s writing is crisp and entertaining, and her humor gently self-deprecating.  She gleans her spiritual insights from the most mundane moments, but that doesn’t make them mundane insights.” –Marilyn Matevia, www.leftatthealtar.wordpress.com

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“Sarah is an unlikely revolutionary who weaves organic humanity within a beautiful narrative pursuit of childlike faith.”--Vince Beresford, campus pastor at Vanguard University of Southern California

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“Sarah proves every person’s story is unique. I wish every unique story was shared as honestly as hers.”–Jeff Shinabarger, founder of PlywoodPeople.com

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“Cunningham weaves faith into down-to-earth metaphors of growth and renewal. It’s at times funny as she describes growing up near a cemetery in Monroe County and includes stories she heard from her grandmother, a British war bride….Humility and humor are part of Cunningham’s book as she challenges readers to ‘apply faith principles we experience to find more of a piece of Eden in our lives’.”—Monetta Harr, the Jackson Citizen Patriot

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“Those strongest in the faith are those who’ve questioned their faith. In her bold new book, Sarah Cunningham embraces honesty, taking us deep into her evolving understanding of God and his world. Within her story, she helps us rediscover a sincere wonder once again.”–Kary Oberbrunner, pastor and author of The Fine Line

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“What an engaging book! Whether the idea of change excites or scares you, Sarah’s moving and humorous accounts of her own life will inspire and challenge you to see any changes in your own life as opportunities to intentionally grow toward Eden.”–Mary Albert Darling, author of The God of Intimacy and Action

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“I confess I wasn’t initially excited to read a book about Jesus-gardening, but Sarah is funny … and sharp … and this book got me thinking more about spiritual transformation than any of the books I’ve read by old men in camel-hair shirts. Turns out, following Jesus is as much about hugging my daughter and laughing at my failures as it is about self-discipline, accountability, and prayer. If you want to read a book about Christian spirituality in real life, then read this one.”–Dr. David McDonald, coriolis: narrative, Westwinds Community Church

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“Do you ever find yourself saying, ‘I wish I had said that’? Sometimes, another voice comes along and invites us into their world in such a way that we see our world clearer. Sarah has the ability to say very serious things without taking herself too seriously. This makes her very likeable and approachable, like we’re in this together. She is conversational, not preachy. A teacher, not a sage. A willing tour guide, not a hired docent. Wise, not a smarty-pants. A word-artist, not simply a writer.”–John Voelz, coriolis: experience, Westwinds Community Church

More coming soon…

The book just came out, people. ;)