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Stornoway, Scotland, The United Kingdom

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Poppy Smith is English, married to an American doctor who travels overseas to teach at mission hospitals and medical schools in developing countries. They have two children and three grandchildren.
Poppy is a former Bible Study Fellowship Teacher, has a Masters in Spiritual Formation and Direction, and is the author of books and Bible Studies that equip women to grow spiritually, emotionally, and personally. Poppy has taught the Word in over 20 countries to women of all nationalities, inspiring them to experience the reality of God even in life’s tough places. She volunteers with a Domestic Abuse ministry, is a certified Christian Life Coach, and has a passion to help women make their lives count for God.
Poppy currently writes a twice-month ...more

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	I'm Too Young to Be This Old 3.73 avg rating — 41 ratings — published 1997 — 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
	Why Can't He Be More Like Me?: 9 Secrets to Understanding Your Husband 4.42 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	Speaking Wisely: Exploring the Power of Words (Fisherman Bible Studyguide Series) 4.14 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2003 — 6 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
	Wisdom for Today's Woman: Insights from Esther (Fisherman Bible Studyguide Series) 3.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2001 — 5 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
	I Wish I Could Be More 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1999 — 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
	Coco le Chien by Poppy Smith (Goodreads Author), Michelle Smith 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings	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
	Reaching Higher it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2010 — 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
	Go For It!: Make Your Life Count For God it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 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
	I'm Too Human to be Like Jesus: Spiritual Growth for the Not-So-Perfect Woman! really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2006 — 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
	Keep Growing: Turn the Ho-Hum into a Life-Changing Spiritual Journey liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2001 — 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

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Coaching for Growth: 11 Ways Your Clients Can Be Their Best

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The Coaching Mindset: 8 Ways to Think Like a Coach

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