“The true power of a mom is vast and immeasurable, springing from the story of who she is, past and present. To fully understand this story is a profound discovery and the exact opportunity offered to the reader in The Artist’s Daughter. Through poignant portrayal of her own life journey, Alexandra Kuykendall inspires reflection and extends an invitation to every woman to join her on an introspective journey into how God has uniquely crafted your story into his world. Why have you experienced the things in life that you have, and how have they shaped you? This is the path of discovery you will travel as you engage in The Artist’s Daughter. A rare must-read treat!”

—Sherry Surratt, CEO and president, MOPS International

“Alexandra Kuykendall has lived and written a beautiful, heartbreaking, grace-soaked story. This is a book for every person who has wondered what love, family, and grace really mean, and for those of us who have longed to know that no matter our story, grace is the ending. A lovely, honest, important book.”

—Shauna Niequist, author of Cold Tangerines, Bittersweet, and Bread & Wine

“There is such power in a story. And I am convinced there is a story that lies within all of us. The Artist’s Daughter brings to life the power of a story and at the same time challenges us all to dig in and discover the one we were created to tell.”

—Matthew West, award-winning musician

“As any mother knows, one of the scariest parts of motherhood is figuring out all over again who we are. Where the old me ends and the new-mom me begins. In this book Alex takes us by the hand and gently, artfully walks us through her wrenching transition. A journey made up of her colliding cultures and her absent father as much as of her labors and deliveries. Any mother who has felt lost in her new identity will find a friend in this book. It is the real deal—the hard, beautiful, and holy view of motherhood from one mom to another trying to make sense of the preschool years.”

—Lisa-Jo Baker, social media manager for DaySpring and blogger

“In The Artist’s Daughter, Alexandra Kuykendall layers the lessons of her childhood with those of her adult life to discover just what—and who—has really formed her identity as a woman, mom, and leader. With colorful and honest brushstrokes, she welcomes us all into the studio of her life, where we gain an understanding of the master artist’s work in our own identity formation.”

—Elisa Morgan, author, speaker, publisher, FullFill.org; president emerita, MOPS International

“A refreshing perspective on motherhood, forgiveness, faith, and belonging—easy to read and beautifully written. Alexandra Kuykendall is a gentle, trustworthy storyteller. I adore this book.”

—Emily P. Freeman, author of Grace for the Good Girl

“I was moved, truly moved, so powerfully by this book. A raw, powerful, and honest read! Alexandra reaches into the beauty and ache of a daughter’s soul and takes the reader on the journey toward a deeper, more connected life with God. Her story is a cacophony of vibrant love and loss and all that we experience during the moments in between. A truly relatable story that has changed my heart. I recommend it so very highly!”

—Tracey Bianchi, pastor for women and author of Mom Connection

“God’s love is messy business, and Alexandra shows herself in the midst of the mess. While her story is about as different from my own as one could be, she and I grew up searching for the same things: unconditional love, security, and acceptance. You will be inspired to ask yourself the same messy questions about love, God, and your relationship to him that Alexandra did, and you will be closer to him for the experience.”

—Kathi Lipp, speaker and author of The Me Project and Praying God’s Word for Your Husband