Did I Say That Out Loud?: Musings from a Questioning Soul

by Meg Barnhouse

In her newest collection of essays, Barnhouse (Waking Up The Karma Fairy) writes about everyday events, rendering them spiritual. At Big Bill's U-Store, an auction of rummage items prompts Barnhouse to dream up an emotional baggage "Sweating strangers stand over piles of other people's sorrows and pain, along with my old resentments, worn stories of betrayal and missed chances. I pictured walking away from a pile of that baggage, leaving it there on the hot asphalt." Drawing from both her personal experience and her insights as a minister and therapist, Barnhouse urges readers to let go of regrets and stress about the future and to surrender to circumstance during times of conflict. Her Don't just do something, stand there. Barnhouse's humorous and hopeful message is that faith in family, friends, and one's self, rather than sudden actions, provides the guidance necessary to weather life's problems and personal struggles.

Genres: Spirituality

107 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2006

Reviews

[Terry Ladonne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting thoughts

[MJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy everything Barnhouse writes, short glimpses into a thoughtful woman's life.

[Andreabwilliams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meg Barnhouse is an engaging Southern author with an incredibly insightful view on life and people and just making the most out of day-to-day living. She has an amazing way with words that takes you by surprise.

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

I keep this one in my car and read - or reread when I get a moment. It always makes my day!

[Deidre · Rating 1 out of 5]

meh. The first story was inspiring. then rambled on from there. tag this one #notLamott

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this book partly because Meg Barnhouse is one of the best speakers I've ever heard. Her writing is okay, but not as good as her speaking.

[Ed · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a delight. Such insight. Easy to read, very short story-essay things.