Kristin Chenoweth Celebrates the Joys of Authentic Healing in "I'm No Philosopher, But I Have Thoughts"

From the book's bright pink cover to the 200-page collection of "mini-meditations for saints, sinners, and the rest of us," this book has given me a new perspective on faith, rage and what it means to heal your way, with lots of laughs needed.

Following a foreword written by Ariana Grande, who takes on the role of Glinda the Good Witch in the upcoming film adaptation of the musical "Wicked" (a role Chenoweth originated on Broadway), Chenoweth uses personal anecdotes to begin each of the 16 chapters of the book. Each section reads like an intimate phone call with a friend, with Chenoweth sharing her thoughts on a mix of topics ranging from living with chronic pain to dealing with loss, anxiety and closure.

Similar to his early 2009 memoir, "A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages," Chenoweth wraps these relatable stories with Southern charm and theatrical analogies. The graphic book hosts a series of interactive pages for self-reflection (including writing a love letter) and breathing exercises for meditation alongside poet Rupi Kaur's words, prayers and original lists on a variety of things that we...