May 20, 2024
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LocalLit preview: ‘Come to the well like the Samaritan woman and encounter Jesus’

Channahon woman writes book to help readers grow closer to God

By Denise M. Baran-Unland

Kim Patterson of Channahon recently published a book about getting closer to God. The book is called "To the Thirsty" and it will be reviewed in The Herald-News' LocalLit newsletter on Tuesday. (Photo provided)

This past week, Kim Patterson of Channahon sent an email to me asking if I might review a book she published in September.

When Patterson sent me the information, I was delighted to find a book that looked as if it might be part memoir, part devotional. I’m an Eastern Orthodox Christian and this week is Holy Week for me. So Patterson’s book is perfect for some quiet reading and reflecting on Saturday.

Patterson’s book is called “To the Thirsty.” I will review it on Tuesday in The Herald-News’ LocalLit newsletter.

Kim Patterson of Channahon recently published a book about getting closer to God. The book is called "To the Thirsty" and it will be reviewed in The Herald-News' LocalLit newsletter on Tuesday. (Photo provided)

Here is its Amazon description: “‘To the Thirsty’ is an invitation to begin the process of going deeper with God to discover the faith and spiritual journey He desires for you to take. This journey begins as you respond to that invitation and pursue God with an unquenchable hunger and thirst. Come to the well like the Samaritan woman and encounter Jesus.”

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Contact Denise M. Baran-Unland at 815-280-4122 or dunland@shawmedia.com.