When the Heart Waits

Sue Monk Kidd

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1990

Book Brief

Sue Monk Kidd

When the Heart Waits

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1990

Book Details

Pages

226

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Super Short Summary

When the Heart Waits by Sue Monk Kidd explores a person's transformative journey through a spiritual crisis. Through metaphor and personal narrative, readers join in examining themes of growth, patience, and renewal. The book offers insights into embracing uncertainty and finding deeper meaning in life's transitions.

Contemplative

Inspirational

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.1

5,143 ratings

75%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

Not a fan

Review Roundup

Sue Monk Kidd's When the Heart Waits offers a reflective and spiritual journey on personal transformation. Praised for its depth and introspection, readers appreciate the blend of memoir and spiritual insight, though some find its pace slow. Kidd's candid exploration of faith resonates, yet may not appeal to those seeking quick resolutions.

Who Should Read When the Heart Waits?

Readers seeking spiritual growth and introspection, similar to those who appreciate The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho or Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, will enjoy When the Heart Waits by Sue Monk Kidd. It's for those exploring inner transformation and finding meaning in life's transitions.

4.1