Book Review: Footprints of a Pilgrim

Footprints of a Pilgrim: The Life and Loves of Ruth Bell Graham combines reflective poetry and prose from Ruth, along with vignettes shared by her daughter, Gigi Graham Tchividjian, and observations from friends. It was interesting to note that this was originally a theatrical production presenting her life and poetry to others. That would have been something to experience! I adored this little book-journey through Ruth's life. She is vulnerable and expressive in her poetry. She sees things as they are and responds with spunk and vigor.

Several of the poems felt familiar (ones from Sitting by my Laughing Fire). I enjoyed reading about her car accident (veering down the side of the mountain ended in hilarity rather than injury, thankfully), her strength next to her popular husband (she stood on her own feet), and her teasing (after making purchases in Paris, she and a friend led their husbands to believe they were lifting the items from the hotel, only to learn that the friend's husband, believing it theft, had slipped her item back onto the dresser when she wasn't looking). Every page was rich and inspiring.