by Marla Taviano | Faith Deconstruction, Identity, Spiritual Writing
I grew up as an indoctrinated Republican who believed with my whole (bless my) heart that Republicans were the true Christians and Democrats were godless. I wrote an apology to Democrats in 2011 on my blog and voted Democrat for the first time in 2012. So I understand...
by Becky Garrison | Faith Deconstruction, Lake Drive Books News
Dear Friend, My new book, Gaslighting for God, takes a sharp, satirical look at the tactics used by spiritual narcissists and the systems that enable them. In an era when so many people are disentangling from toxic faith environments and searching for healthier...
by Lauren Cibene | Faith Deconstruction, Identity, Spiritual Writing
In Tiger in a Lifeboat, Lauren Cibene takes us on a deeply personal and courageous journey: when everything she once trusted and believed in fell apart, she booked a one-way ticket to India. What begins as a work trip becomes something much greater — a pilgrimage into...
by Nia Chiaramonte | Faith Deconstruction, Identity, LGBTQ, Mental Health
“Damn.” The word slipped out in a whisper as I sat on the old, worn couch in the corner of my therapist’s office. My world had come unraveled. Not because I cursed, but because of the words I muttered right before that. “I’m transgender.” On the surface, I didn’t...
by David Morris | Faith Deconstruction, Lake Drive Books News
Today, October 14, 2025, is one of those days that reminds me why I started Lake Drive Books—to help readers heal, grow, and discover through honest storytelling. I’m thrilled to announce the release of A Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts: The Subtle, Insidious Nature of...
by David Morris | Faith Deconstruction, Identity
In a recent conversation, I interviewed author and theoactivist Tamice Spencer-Helms, who shared the story behind their groundbreaking work Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin and George Floyd. First published in 2023, Lake Drive Books is pleased...
