{"product_id":"the-better-friend-12-truths-to-shift-from-shallow-and-one-sided-connections-to-vibrant-friendships-9780593601372","title":"The Better Friend: 12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn inspiring roadmap for women craving deeper friendships, with keen observations and biblical insights into what makes for joyful, meaningful connections-from an engaging speaker, writer, and podcaster.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen crave true, vibrant friendships yet so often feel we have to resort to one-sided relationships, shallow conversations, and cliques riddled with comparison and resentment. After years of coaching women and finding community after starting over in a new city, author and podcaster Grace Valentine offers heartening truths and practical insights for finding good friends and being a good friend.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrace looks at the moments when friendships left her discouraged, overlooked, and hurt and she meets these common friendship issues with keen observations and biblical insights that show you how to become a person who loves freely and receives lovingly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With her signature upbeat storytelling, Grace will help you: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn to receive the gifts of friendship well \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake the scoreboard out of friendship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStop longing to sit at tables not meant for you and discover the incredible friendships right in front of you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate one-way relationships in a way you'll be proud of\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop holy boundaries to love radically but trust wisely\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding true connection is possible for you right now. Friendship can be messy but also incredibly joyful and meaningful because in the end, we are all better together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-11600604\"\u003eGrace Valentine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Waterbrook Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.42h x 3.43w x 0.57d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593601372\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0593601378\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL012070\"\u003eChristian Living | Personal Growth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL012130\"\u003eChristian Living | Women's Interests\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FAM\"\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FAM021000\"\u003eFriendship\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrace Valentine\u003c\/b\u003e is a TEDx speaker, host of the \u003ci\u003eWater into Wine \u003c\/i\u003epodcast, and the author of five books, including \u003ci\u003eAm I Enough?\u003c\/i\u003e She's a contributing writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries and Live Original. Valentine grew up near New Orleans, Louisiana, and graduated from Baylor University with a degree in journalism. She now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, and is earning a degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. Her mission is to show others that Christianity is an adventure worth living.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waterbrook Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44380599419019,"sku":"9780593601372","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_c1512417-4dce-4c71-a483-9a973f27ecec.jpg?v=1760547432","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/the-better-friend-12-truths-to-shift-from-shallow-and-one-sided-connections-to-vibrant-friendships-9780593601372","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}