Two Steps Forward: A Story of Persevering in Hope (Sensible Shoes Book 2)

Two Steps Forward: A Story of Persevering in Hope (Sensible Shoes Book 2)

by Brown, Sharon Garlough

4.8 (1,666)

4.8 stars from 1,666 reviews. Top 83% of Religion Spirituality books we track.

337 pages~5.6 hr readPublished by IVP Formatio

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  • Anne Lamott
  • Delia Owens
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Fans of these books will like this...

  • Sensible Shoes
  • The Giver of Stars
  • The School of Essential Ingredients

Perfect for you if...

  • You're working through your own spiritual questions and want characters who stumble rather than have all the answers.
  • You loved the first book and want to see Meg, Charissa, Hannah, and Mara continue their complex, layered stories.
  • You appreciate quiet, character-driven fiction where the real drama happens in someone's interior life and relationships.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You want plot-driven stories with clear resolutions and tidy endings.
  • You're looking for escapism rather than reflection on faith, doubt, and transformation.
  • You're not invested in the characters from Sensible Shoes, since this sequel assumes you know them already.

About this book

The second book in the Sensible Shoes series follows four women as they continue their spiritual formation journeys, each facing distinct obstacles. Meg, a widow and recent empty-nester, travels to London to visit her daughter but struggles when her plans go awry. Charissa, a graduate student, works to release her need for control as she navigates an unexpected pregnancy. Hannah, a pastor on sabbatical, seeks balance between rest and a new relationship while processing recurring grief. Mara, a wife and mother, hopes for improvement in her difficult family life as tensions mount and circumstances worsen. Each woman grapples with what hope means in her particular circumstances. The narrative reflects the experience of spiritual growth as a non-linear process, inviting readers to recognize their own journeys in these women's stories.

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