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Writer and speaker, Lynne Hartke, is the author of "Under a Desert Sky: Redefining Hope, Beauty, and Faith in the Hardest Places." Lynne is also a contributing author to nine books with Guideposts Publications. She is the creator of Legacy Story Circle and the monthly newsletter, "Wonder*FULL."

As a breast cancer survivor, Lynne was named a Voice of Hope with the American Cancer Society in 2018. She has been a story coach with several nonprofits, helping others share their valuable stories. An avid hiker, Lynne still finds it challenging to keep up with her four grown children and four grandchildren. She is married to Pastor and Mayor Kevin Hartke.

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Under a Desert Sky

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How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away

by Emily P. Freeman (Goodreads Author)

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Lynne Hartke said: " With gentle, clear wisdom, Emily P Freeman, offers us all insights into the hard, but essential, life skill of discerning when to stay. And when to leave. I highly recommend. "

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This Too Shall Last: Finding Grace When Suffering Lingers

by K.J. Ramsey (Goodreads Author)

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Lynne Hartke said: " I have been waiting for over a year for this book by K.J. Ramsey to release. K.J. is a deep, lyrical writer who tackles the subject of suffering from the point of view of a person who deals with chronic illness and pain. She doesn't shy away from tou ...more "

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Struck: One Christian's Reflections on Encountering Death

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Secrets. Lost history. A missing past. The river keeps many things from the main character, biologist, Hildy. I found myself hoping she would find all that matters on the banks of that same river as I turned the pages. Beautiful Story.
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What a joy to read about the lives of 101 men all over the world--from Argentina to Zimbabwe--who share their hope-filled wisdom and life experiences in their sixth decade of life. Written in an interview-style and accompanied with photographs, this ...more
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