Friendship for Grown-Ups: What I Missed and Learned Along the Way

Lisa Whelchel

May 2010 · Sold by Thomas Nelson

About this ebook

Do you long for a true friend?

"Isn't that what we all want? To be seen, in all our glory, for better or worse, the good, the bad, and the ugly and still be embraced?"

If only such friendships were easy to find. And keep. For Lisa Whelchel and millions of others, friendship is a challenge. The vulnerability, trust, balance, grace, and time required to develop and maintain strong friendships do not come easily.

Growing up as an actress in Hollywood, there were few people Lisa could trust, and even fewer to guide her. By the time she reached adulthood, she had learned to be self-sufficient. She was strong, she was “safe,” and she was lonely.

One day, Lisa found that “the desire to experience connection was stronger than the desire to be safe.” She determined right then to finally understand friendship: how to create one, sustain it, and experience the sheer joy of having it. But it wasn’t easy.

Since then, she has traveled the ups and downs of friendship, learning about herself, others, and the kinds of friendship God designed.

A speaker, teacher, and compelling storyteller, Lisa writes from her heart and her head, sharing her story and helping women understand how to cope with the strengths and weaknesses of friendship, and basing all her advice on the foundation of our ultimate relationship with the Savior.

Ratings and reviews

Friendship for Grown-Ups GIVEAWAY Book: Friendship for Grown-ups Author: Lisa Whelchel "Isnt that what we all want? To be seen, in all our glory, for better or worse, the good, the bad, & the ugly & still be embraced?" If only such friendships were easy to find. And keep. For Lisa Whelchel & millions of others, friendship is a challenge. The vulnerability, trust, balance, grace & time required to develop & maintain strong friendships to not come easily. Growing up as an actress in Hollywood, there were few people Lisa could trust & even fewer to guide her. By the time she reached adulthood, she had learned to be self-sufficient. She was strong, "safe" & she was lonely. One day, Lisa found that "the desire to experience connection was stronger than the desire to be safe". She determined right then to finally understand friendship; how to create one, sustain it, & experience the sheer joy of having it. But it wasnt easy. Since then, she has traveled the ups & downs of friendships, learning about herself, others & the kinds of friendships God designed. _____________________ I zoomed through this book in a few hours... it was just a good read & easy to comprehend Lisa's story & her growth & the things she learned. For me, I have been very, VERY blessed with friendships. All through all the stages of my life... from childhood, through teen years, as a young adult & as a woman.... I have had friends come in my life for seasons, but have always had amazing people there for advice, laughter, tears & just plain old friendship. I just have never had a problem making friends.... After reading this, I can see what a blessing I have had in my life because apparently it is not the case for everyone.... I guess that's what had me so intrigued about Lisa's story & struggle on finding friendship & experiencing it. It sort of made me open my eyes to people who may have that same struggle. But as this wonderful Christian writer goes about her struggles & growths, she has God in it all - with scripture & spiritual lessons & just advise that everyone could take. For example - I wrote down this quote out of the book that doesnt necessarily have to do with friendship, but just with a Christian walk: "I've lived enough life to know that my best intentions are no match for the enemy's brillant use of the weapons of deceit, moments of weakness & things hidden...." -Amen sister....

This book seemed to be meant for me :)