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Michèle Phoenix

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in Strasbourg, France, France

January 29

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Historical Fiction, Contemporary, Religion

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Raised in France by a Canadian father and an American mother, Michèle is a mentor, writer, and speaker with a heart for Missionaries’ Kids. She taught for twenty years at Black Forest Academy (Germany) before launching her own ministry advocating for MKs and TCKs in 2011. She now travels globally to teach on topics related to this unique people group, consults with international families and organizations, writes articles about TCK joys and challenges for her blog, and hosts the Pondering Purple podcast. Michèle has written five traditionally published novels, as well as Flecks of Gold, a reflection on God and suffering that stems from her journeys through cancer. It is available only through her website.

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	The Space Between Words 3.95 avg rating — 1,060 ratings — published 2017 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fragments of Light 4.32 avg rating — 500 ratings — published 2020 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tangled Ashes 3.67 avg rating — 444 ratings — published 2009 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Of Stillness and Storm 4.01 avg rating — 318 ratings — published 2016 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In Broken Places really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 313 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Edge of Tidal Pools 4.35 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2005 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pieces of Purple: The Greatness, Grit, and Grace of Growing Up MK 4.77 avg rating — 26 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shards of Shell 4.18 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2007	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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PIECES OF PURPLE – Chapter 2

Pieces of Purple is now available, chapter by chapter, as an audiobook and a related videoed conversation.

Both installments of Chapter Two, “The Adoptive Culture,” are now available online.

The audio version of the chapter (with just a graphic on the screen if watching on YouTube)A videoed conversation with an adult MK about the topic of that chapter (full 4K video)

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Michèle Phoenix wrote a new blog post PIECES OF PURPLE – Chapter 1 In case you missed it—there’s a new video channel in town!Starting this month and every month going forward, I’ll be releasing two components of e Read more of this blog post »
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Michèle Phoenix liked Kenji's review of Pieces of Purple: The Greatness, Grit, and Grace of Growing Up MK: "Phenomenal book exploring the lives of MK's and the various joys and pressures that go into it. Must read for MK's and MK parents!"
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Michèle Phoenix liked Jeff Turnbough's review of Pieces of Purple: The Greatness, Grit, and Grace of Growing Up MK: "Experienced and balanced approach to TCKs I recommend this book for TCKs and for the parents of TCKs! Michèle clearly writes from experience—both personal experience and the experiences of the many TCKs she has known. I enjoyed how she included quotes" Read more of this review »
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Michèle Phoenix liked Christy Carmean's review of Pieces of Purple: The Greatness, Grit, and Grace of Growing Up MK: "This is a fantastic addition to the MK and TCK collection of books. Every missionary family needs to read this book before the move overseas and reread it on a yearly basis. Filled with personal stories, education, and practical suggestions to naviga" Read more of this review »
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“God layers good over the bad. It's what he does. And the more of the bad life dishes out, the more good God dishes out too. We just get so blinded--legitimately--by what hurts that we can't see the good brightening the darkness.”
― Michele Phoenix

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“He's lying," said my daughterness. "He'll hurt you,"said my woundedness. "He doesn't know how warped your really are," said my brokenness. "You can't afford to trust him," said my betrayedness.”
― Michèle Phoenix, In Broken Places

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“There was something magical about the convergence of effort, inspiration, and accomplishment, a magic amplified by the presence of spectators who laughed, gasped, and cried on cue. I felt the performance like a constant hum in my marrow, a low-key intensity of purpose and emotion that was at once galvanizing and calming.”
― Michèle Phoenix, In Broken Places

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