When We Were on Fire

Addie Zierman

2013 • 256 pages

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In the strange, us-versus-them Christian subculture of the 1990s, a person's faith was measured by how many WWJD bracelets she wore and whether he had kissed dating goodbye. Zierman led two Bible studies and listened exclusively to Christian music. She was on fire for God and unaware that the flame was dwindling-- until it burned out. She chronicles her journey through church culture and first love, looking for what lasts when nothing else seems worth keeping.

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Chris or Cooper

A heartbreaking and healing read, both hard and good. Some places touched so close to my own experience I felt deeply seen. Loved it through and through

March 13, 2018

Very engaging read. So much resonated with my own experiences growing up in conservative evangelical culture, especially the conservative bible college she went to. Her story is moving and full of honest vulnerability, humor and grace.

October 21, 2013