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Ericka Andersen is the author of three books, the latest being Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith from Intervarsity Press (2026).

Her second book is "Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women" with NavPress.

She's also the author of the Thomas Nelson title, "Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of a Life Resurrected From the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma and Mental Illness."

She has written on matters of faith and culture for the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the New York Post, Christianity Today and more.

Ericka is also a wife and mom of two living in Indianapolis, Indiana. Follow her on Instagram @ericka_andersen. ...more

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	Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of a Life Resurrected from the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma, and Mental Illness 3.78 avg rating — 256 ratings — 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
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	Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of a Life Resurrected from the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma, and Mental Illness by Ericka Andersen (Goodreads Author), Charity Spencer (Narrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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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We are TWO months out from the release of "Reason to Return!" I've started my launch team, so if you see this and want to be a part of it -- click here to join the team: https://www.facebook.com/groups/15079...

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The Explosive Child

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The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever

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A beautifully written book on a sometimes difficult to fully understand and grasp part of our faith. Hannah did a great job weaving in her life and the more universal truths together. I’ll r interviewing her on my Substack soon! ErickAndersen.substac ...more
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I read this to get a better understanding of Islam and what certain terms mean. I am not sure how much I retained, but it did help with my comprehension. Helpful and informative if uou want the lay of the land.
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Very dense and hard for me to get through. I get it, it’s a thorough study, but I struggled! Good if you are studying this issue though!
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“He witnessed a wind and a fire and an earthquake, but Scripture says God was not in that wind or fire or earthquake. After this environmental chaos ended, Elijah likely felt as if the world had turned upside down around him. And then he heard “the sound of a low whisper”—and this was the voice of God (1 Kings 19:12).”
― Ericka Andersen, Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith

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“There is freedom from alcohol, no matter how little or much it currently affects you. That day will come.”
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“know this path is possible for any woman willing to do what Hagar did—cry out to the Lord and trust that he sees her.”
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