• The Turquoise Table

  • Finding Community and Connection in Your Own Front Yard
  • By: Kristin Schell
  • Narrated by: Ginny Welsh
  • Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (194 ratings)

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The Turquoise Table

By: Kristin Schell
Narrated by: Ginny Welsh
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Publisher's summary

A simple way to connect your neighborhood and your community and build friendships.

Are you consumed with a busy life but unsure how to slow down? Do you desire connection within your community and think, Absolutely, but I don't have time for that or I can't create that? What if there was another way through it all, a way to find those moments of peace and to create a time for honest, comfortable connection? What if meeting neighbors and connecting with friends was as simple as showing up and being available?

Desperate for a way to slow down and connect, Kristin Schell put an ordinary picnic table in her front yard, painted it turquoise, and began inviting friends and neighbors to join her. Life changed in her community, and it can change in yours, too. Alongside personal and heartwarming stories, Kristin gives you:

  • Stress-free ideas for kick-starting your own Turquoise Table
  • Simple recipes to take outside and share with others
  • Stories from people using Turquoise Tables in their neighborhoods
  • Encouragement to overcome barriers that keep you from connecting
  • New ways to view hospitality

Today, Turquoise Tables are inviting individuals to connect with each other in nearly all 50 states and seven countries. Ordinary people like you wanting to make a difference right where they live.

Community and friendship are waiting just outside your front door.

©2017 Kristin Schell (P)2017 Thomas Nelson Publishers

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Too drawn out

At most this should have been a 45 min listen. Too much repetition and preaching.

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Lovely and thought provoking

The book is lovely. I am contemplating getting the hard copy just for the recipes! The concept is adaptable. I like it.

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This book is a great short read.

This book is a great short read that will leave you feeling happy and hopeful.

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Loved this so much

I listened to it twice.
I think our little town might see a turquoise table!
Enjoy!

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Loved It!!

Loved this book.
Now I'm completely ready to start my own Turquoise Table community.

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Inspired

I really enjoyed the book and am inspired to put a Turquoise Table in my own front yard.

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beautifuly heart opening

this is a book for any one who has a heart for people and a desire to share hospitality. i left with a full heart and a renewed strength and joy for my hospitality journey.

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amazing!

I am sad it ended. It was so heartwarming. I can't wait to get my own turquoise table!

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Great Recommendation From a Friend

This is a great listen for those who facilitate community or would like to create community in their neighborhood or local area! I plan to gift this book to those in my life who dedicate their time to support community. Highly recommend!

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Turquoise Table

Awesome stories and easy recipes.
Wonderful ideas how to build community and fulfill the great commission.

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