Karen Kuhlmann AverittKaren Kuhlmann Averitt's life has been marked by expectations of perfect childhood conduct, assumptions of teenage rebellion, and unusual levels of scrutiny. Comments from church members about her grades, behavior, and even future marriage prospects ere disconcerting for a girl who sometimes wished her dad was an accountant or an engineer. Any profession, really, that would have given her a shot at feeling normal and fitting in. Through poignant reflection and irreverent wit, Karen recalls a childhood punctuated by tragic clothing choices (she thought she slayed in that maroon corduroy vest and gaucho set), mean Lutheran girls, and a palpable desire to belong. She also explores her knack for worrying, her feeble attempts to live out her faith, and her astonishment at God's incomprehensible grace. Read More Read Less