Books like Thin places by Mary E. DeMuth
In her moving spiritual memoir, Mary E. DeMuth traces the winding path of "thin places" in her life—moments of intense longing and healing that revealed deeper dimensions of faith. She reflects on personal trials such as losing her father, surviving abuse as a latchkey child, and the joys of mothering three children, interwoven with ordinary experiences like singing Olivia Newton‑John’s songs or worshiping under a French sun. Throughout, DeMuth describes her journey from seeking a heavenly Father who never leaves to experiencing God’s presence in everyday moments, urging readers to look for their own "thin places" and to encounter a God who breaks through both ordinary days and extraordinary pain.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Mary E. DeMuth
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