All Will Be Well - by Lacy Finn Borgo (Hardcover)

About the Book

Mima is very sick, and Julian is worried--she wonders if God can hear her or if God cares. So Mima explains to Julian that God loves us and that God can be trusted even when we are sad or angry. This gentle, beautifully illustrated story of a grandmother's love for her granddaughter incorporates the timeless wisdom of Julian of Norwich.

Book Synopsis

Help Children Navigate Loss and Grief

"Then when you don't see me anymore, I will be where God is," said Mima, "because God loves you and God loves me, 'All will be well, all will be well, everything will be well.'"

Mima is very sick, and just thinking about it makes Julian very sad and very angry. Julian is worried about Mima and wonders if God can hear her or if God cares. So Mima teaches Julian that God loves us and that God can be trusted--even when we are sad or angry.

Help young hearts explore life's toughest questions with All Will Be Well, a tender and beautifully illustrated book that brings the wisdom of Julian of Norwich to life for children.

This moving story follows a young girl named Julian as she navigates the sadness and uncertainty of her grandmother's illness. Through heartfelt conversations with her Mima, Julian begins to discover the comforting truth that God's constant love allows us to trust Him, even in times of grief.

Designed to address sensitive subjects like death and loss, this book equips parents and caregivers with theological insight that is both generous and gentle enough to hold children's questions. Julian of Norwich's timeless teachings are thoughtfully woven throughout the narrative, helping children to process their emotions, ask thoughtful questions, and find peace in God's loving care.

All Will Be Well Features:

• Tackling Big Questions: This book is written to help children understand grief and loss through the lens of God's unconditional love.
• Heartfelt Storytelling: This book introduces Julian of Norwich's inspiring teachings, drawn from her own suffering, in an age-appropriate way.
• Meaningful Conversations: A special note to adults offers guidance for conversations, making this book an invaluable resource for Christian parents, grandparents, and others who care for children.

Help children to explore themes of love, trust, and hope through this gentle, faith-filled story. With All Will Be Well, families can share meaningful moments together while learning to lean into God's love.

Review Quotes

"Good theology changes everything-the way we pray, the way we live, and even the way we die. In All Will Be Well , Lacy Finn Borgo has turned her background in spiritual formation toward teaching good theology to children. Weaving faith-filled wonder and the story of Julian of Norwich into the sorrow of a little girl who is also named Julian, the book portrays God as very present and very receptive to our urgent questions and our big emotions."

Michele Morin, Living Our Days blog, November 2022

"In her beloved book Spiritual Conversations with Children, Lacy Finn Borgo tells us about placing a small round stone in a child's hand as a reminder that God is present and loves them no matter what happens. This tangible reminder comes to life through the falling of a hazelnut in the pages of this beautifully written book for children. The story of All Will Be Well moves us from the impending death of a beloved grandmother to gracefully engaging the wisdom of a great saint of our Christian heritage, Julian of Norwich, whose wisdom and legacy move throughout the pages in a tangible connection of love and hope. 'She rolled the hazelnut around in her hand and remembered that God loved her.'"

Trevecca Okholm, author of The Grandparenting Effect: Bridging Generations One Story at a Time

"Lacy Finn Borgo has a heart for children and hearing their encounters with God, and that is evident in her new book. This is a beautiful story on grief and hope wrapped in wonder and family, and it includes a retelling of Julian of Norwich's story. This book will no doubt become a classic for parents and ministry leaders, who often look for resources for children on death and grief."

Mimi L. Larson, assistant professor of educational ministries at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and coeditor of Bridging Theory and Practice in Children's Spirituality: New Directions for Education, Ministry, and Discipleship

"Lacy Finn Borgo's love for children and the things that trouble them shows forth beautifully in this comforting story that weaves the cares and sadness of a contemporary girl, Julian, with the life of ancient Julian of Norwich. The comfort of God comes through clearly as modern Julian realizes that 'all will be well.' Rebecca Evans's attractive illustrations depict the story line in a way that helps children grasp the truth Borgo is communicating."

Scottie May, coauthor of Listening to Children on the Spiritual Journey and associate professor of Christian formation and ministry emerita, Wheaton College

About the Author

Lacy Finn Borgo teaches and provides spiritual direction with adults and children through Renovaré, Mercy Center Burlingame, and the Companioning Center. She especially loves meeting with children at Haven House, a transitional facility for families without homes. She holds a doctor of ministry degree in leadership and spiritual formation and a certificate in spiritual direction from Portland Seminary. Borgo is also the author of Spiritual Conversations with Children.

Rebecca Evans is an author and illustrator who has worked on over two dozen children's books, including All Will Be Well. She also enjoys teaching art at her local Art Center, publishing artwork with magazines and multiple publishing houses, and sharing her love of literature and art with children. Rebecca lives in Maryland and enjoys spending time with her husband and their children, and working from her home studio.