Love Is, Kim Sorrelle
Love Is, Kim Sorrelle
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Love Is
A Yearlong Experiment in Living Out 1 Corinthians 13 Love

Author: Kim Sorrelle

Narrator: Lauren Pedersen

Unabridged: 6 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/13/2022


Synopsis

"Love is patient, love is kind, love is . . ." The words are so familiar they almost lack meaning, a Christianese version of "live, laugh, love." Even non-Christians are familiar with the Love Chapter of 1 Corinthians, read at weddings, painted on decorative signs, and preached regularly from the pulpit. But what happens when these verses are taken seriously? What would it take for someone to live out the Love Chapter as literally as possible?

That was the question Kim Sorrelle set out to answer during her yearlong experiment. Using 1 Corinthians 13 as a road map, she focused on one phrase at a time, seeking to understand its true meaning and how it could motivate every daily action. And she didn't just look at the best-known parts of the passage but also the ones we don't think too deeply about: love does not boast, does not dishonor others, doesn't keep a record of wrongs, and more.

In her attempts to live the Love Chapter to the letter, Kim journeyed all the way to Haiti, where she met people who both tested and displayed love to its limits. From irritating employees to sexist short-term missionaries to curse-wielding women to the profoundly kind nuns, her encounters are filled with rueful self-reflection and comical commentary, as well as a new understanding of the nuances and power of true love in action.

About Kim Sorrelle

Kim Sorrelle is the executive director of Rays of Hope International. Her work takes her from her home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to isolated villages in Africa, small mountain communities in Haiti, and squatter neighborhoods in the Dominican Republic. A regular blogger, Kim is also the author of Cry Until You Laugh.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Victoria on February 14, 2023

I really tried liking this book, but it's just not for me.......more

Goodreads review by Lovely on April 19, 2023

Love is by Kim Sorrelle is a non-fiction book, although it could also be considered autobiographical because it involves the author's own experiences. The book is inspired by the author's life, so she talks about her volunteering trip to Haiti while she is helping others, those less fortunate ones. A......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on May 10, 2022

14 Dimensions of Love “Love Is” explores the author’s journey into the attributes of love highlighted by her experiences of living in Haiti. Each attribute is examined in two contexts: Michigan and Haiti. In the US, life’s complexities often make it harder to experience love in an unfiltered manner.......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on April 17, 2023

Honestly I wanted to love this one, but it was just a miss. The author had a great story to tell but I found the stories confusing and hard to follow. In addition, I hated the way she told some of them like she was putting down other people. Despite that, I loved the prayers at the end of each chapt......more

Goodreads review by James on March 14, 2023

Deeply moving personal missionary experience through Haiti I found this exploration of the bible's definition of love through Kim Sorrelle's experience as a missionary in poverty stricken Haiti fascinating and inspiring. This is a transformational reading experience that combines spiritual reflection......more