The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip

Even as she enters hospice care, spunky 79-year-old Clara Kip has so much life to live — and to give, particularly to the young reporter who has come to interview her.

Winner of the 2023 Christy Award and Carol Award for debut novel, this deeply moving story about a life-changing intergenerational friendship has prompted readers around the world to declare “I want to be like Mrs. Kip!”

Published by Revell: A Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2022

"This heartfelt portrait of a life simply but generously lived is testament to the deep significance of individual influence and a legacy of goodness."

– Booklist

"The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold will make you laugh; it will make you cry; it will make you ponder so much in your life. This is a tale like no other."

– Jennfier Lynn, Instagram review

“It's the type of book that moves you to love more deeply and challenges you in your walk with God. It could have been a sad and heavy book, but it wasn't. I did cry, and it does tug the heartstrings, but it's also filled with joy and even suspense.”

– Heather Wood, Goodreads review

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5-Day Devotional

The character Clara Kip in The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip models what can happen when we stop striving and entrust our lives and dreams to God. This five-day plan presents lessons Mrs. Kip teaches her young protégé about pursuing her God-given purpose and letting go of what stands in the way. Dive into the novel’s undercurrent of scriptural truths and discover the sweet freedom in surrender.

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The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip BOOK CLUB GUIDE

Make your next book club night “extraordinary”! This book club guide includes discussion questions, fun facts you won’t find in the book, a cookie recipe challenge and more.

Mrs. Kip's Playlist of Music on Spotify

Set the mood of your book club discussion with this playlist of songs suggested by readers. More than 3 hours of music that connect to the themes of the story.