The Reluctant Entertainer

by Coughlin, Sandy

• ISBN13: 9780764207501
• ISBN10: 0764207504
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-08-01
• Publisher: Bethany House Pub

Summary

Hospitality can be a blessing to both the host and her guests, but for many women today, it simply doesn't happen. Feelings of inadequacy, unrealistic expectations, fear of failure, lack of time - all conspire to steal the joy that comes from opening one's home and sharing fellowship with others. In The Reluctant Entertainer, Sandy Coughlin relates to people in real ways about real meals that mortals cook, during which real conversations draw people together. Would-be hostesses will discover that true hospitality is not being perfect, cooking a fancy meal, or spending a lot of money. Rather, it's about an open door and an open heart.

Author Biography

Sandy Coughlin loves hospitality, cooking, and opening her home to others with her husband and three growing teenagers. She's the author of The Reluctant Entertainer and co-author (with her husband Paul) of Married...But Not Engaged. She's been featured on numerous media outlets including Moody's Midday Connection, Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and Library Journal. You can find Sandy's blog about simple but savvy entertaining, as well as the benefits to imperfect living, at ReluctantEntertainer.com

Table of Contents

Real Entertaining for Real People	p. 9
Joy Busters and Joy Building	p. 17
Overcoming the Pitfalls of Perfectionism	p. 31
Simplifying Entertaining	p. 51
Discovering Your Inner Martha	p. 65
Engaging the Five Senses	p. 81
The Heart of Hospitality: Conversation	p. 91
More Than Dinner Parties: Deeper Connections	p. 103
From Reluctant to Gracious Living	p. 115
Appendix: Pantry Talk	p. 123
Appendix: Recipes	p. 131
Acknowledgments	p. 155
Bibliography	p. 159
Recipe Index	p. 160
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