Jacci Turner – författare

A week at a retreat becomes a transformational journey of faith renewal for a young Christian suffering a crisis of the soul in this poignant, illuminating, and spiritually wise teaching novel for fans of Jen Hatmaker, Shauna Niequist, and Brene Brown.For her entire life, Amy considered her evangelical Christian upbringing the foundation of her life and beliefs. But when she stands up for her gay best friend, Amy is ostracized and banished from the church she loves—resulting in a crisis of the spirit that causes her to doubt her conservative upbringing as she enters her thirties. Seeing Amy''s pain, a caring friend raises the money to send her on a week-long retreat for contemplative activism, hoping that a few days of quiet reflection will help her rekindle her faith.At the retreat, Amy meets two women her age-teachers who introduce her to new types of prayer—as well as Celeste, a seasoned church mentor who takes Amy under her wing and gently shows her new ways to practice her religious beliefs. In the course of just a few days, Amy finds an inspiring and more meaningful view of God.

A week spent at a retreat becomes a transfor-mational journey of faith and renewal for a young Christian suffering a crisis of the soul in this poignant, illuminating, and spiritually-wise teaching novel for fans of Jen Hatmaker, Shauna Niequist, and Brené Brown.For her entire life, Amy considered her evangelical Christian upbringing the foundation of her being and beliefs. But when she stands up for her gay best friend, she is ostracized and banished from the church she loves-resulting in a crisis of the spirit that causes her to doubt her conservative upbringing as she enters her thirties. Seeing Amy's pain, a caring friend raises the money to send her on a week-long retreat for contemplative activism, hoping that a few days of quiet reflection will help to rekindle her faith.At the retreat, Amy meets two women her age-teachers who introduce her to different types of prayer-as well as Celeste, a seasoned church mentor who takes Amy under her wing and gently shows her new ways to practice her religious beliefs. Through their guidance and caring, Amy finds an inspiring and more meaningful view of God.

During the global pandemic, three lives intersect unexpectedly, weaving together tales of loss, love, and the enduring power of community.Sixteen-year-old Maya is no stranger to grief when the pandemic hits America. Alone and adrift, she embarks on a healing journey, discovering unlikely bonds and her first taste of love amidst the chaos.Thirty-five-year-old Ashley grapples with the aftermath of a painful breakup and finds herself drawn to a man whose presence ignites a flicker of hope within her wounded soul.LaRue is a seventy-five-year-old widow who discovers solace in sewing masks for her community until tragedy strikes close to home. Forced to confront her vulnerability, she reluctantly embraces the support of others.Love Virus is a poignant tapestry of human experience, reminding us that even in our darkest hours, the bonds of love and community can illuminate the path forward.

During the global pandemic, three lives intersect unexpectedly, weaving together tales of loss, love, and the enduring power of community.Sixteen-year-old Maya is no stranger to grief when the pandemic hits America. Alone and adrift, she embarks on a healing journey, discovering unlikely bonds and her first taste of love amidst the chaos.Thirty-five-year-old Ashley grapples with the aftermath of a painful breakup and finds herself drawn to a man whose presence ignites a flicker of hope within her wounded soul.LaRue is a seventy-five-year-old widow who discovers solace in sewing masks for her community until tragedy strikes close to home. Forced to confront her vulnerability, she reluctantly embraces the support of others.Love Virus is a poignant tapestry of human experience, reminding us that even in our darkest hours, the bonds of love and community can illuminate the path forward.