The Minister's Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Doubt, Friendship, Loneliness, Forgiveness, and More

Written by Karen Stiller

Narrated by Karen Stiller

She never expected to be a minister’s wife. And the life she discovered was more challenging—and more beautiful—than she could have anticipated.
We all wrestle with tough questions about life and faith, and Karen Stiller has learned that answers don’t come any easier when you’re married to the minister. What does it mean to live faithfully in our complicated world? Is there a place here for me—the real me? What does everyone expect of me, and what if I fail? In The Minister’s Wife, Karen shines a light on the rhythms and tough realities of the spiritual life for each and every one of us. She explores how community helps us grow; the unexpected beauty of doubt; the messy pain of families and funerals; how church can hurt and heal; and the beauty of showing up when sometimes it is more appealing to go to a coffee shop on a Sunday morning (even when you’re the pastor’s wife).

Warm, witty, and achingly honest, The Minister’s Wife is a memoir in essays on choosing to belong, and an invitation to join a spiritual adventure.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Release date: May 5, 2020
• ISBN: 9781496451538

Reviews for The Minister's Wife

[lindsey schubert · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I am also a pastor’s wife and this book is SO so relatable. I could nod my head and say YES to almost every single thing, and as a bonus she made me literally laugh out loud. Definitely going to recommend to all my PW friends.

[akblanchard_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

As journalist Karen Stiller’s memoir abundantly illustrates, it’s not easy to be married to a member of the clergy. As the wife of a Canadian Anglican priest, she has gracefully dealt with the demands of her husband’s career, the needs of her children, and the expectations of parishioners, all while keeping her own strong faith intact. This engaging memoir would be helpful to anyone who wants to understand the challenging life of a minister’s wife, and would be especially encouraging to those thinking about, or actually living in, such a role. Highly recommended.I received an electronic pre-publication copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way.