BRISTOL, Tenn. – Tayler Meade marks her debut in the publishing scene with the release of “A Note to the One Left Walking in the Grass” (published by WestBow Press). Written for those feeling left out, uninvited, and unnoticed, this heartfelt guide blends Christian encouragement and personal testimony, reminding readers they are seen, chosen, and never alone.
The book was inspired by overwhelming responses to a blog post Meade wrote about feeling left out after a personal experience. Readers began sharing their own stories of friendship loss and social rejection, prompting her to recognize a broader need for a resource focused specifically on friendship breakups — a topic often overshadowed by romantic relationship narratives.
“A Note to the One Left Walking in the Grass” reframes rejection through a biblical lens, drawing on biblical passages to remind readers that their worth is not defined by social circles but is anchored in the unchanging love of Jesus. Structured in four parts — “The Early Path,” “The College Crossroads,” “Grown and Still Grieving” and “Growth in the Grass” — the book guides readers through different life stages where exclusion often surfaces. Each chapter concludes with reflective prompts, prayers, and “Lessons to Carry,” making it both devotional and practical.
“Today, so many of us are experiencing friendship breakdowns or loneliness,” Meade states. “What makes my book different is that I don’t just talk about belonging and the want to belong, I actually sit with the reader in that struggle and walk them toward God. I write from a place of loneliness rather than immediate healing. I make this book into a handwritten note to the reader rather than a ‘how-to’ book. I hope they can see that, though they may feel left out, they are never truly unwanted because Jesus chooses them and calls them by name… That they are never truly alone.”
“A Note to the One Left Walking in the Grass: A Christian Encouragement for the One Overlooked and Left Behind”
By Tayler Meade
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 158 pages | ISBN 9798385061976
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 158 pages | ISBN 9798385061983
E-Book | 158 pages | ISBN 9798385061969
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Tayler Meade a Christian writer, blogger, mental health coach, and speaker, holds a B.A. from the University of Tennessee, an M.A. from Liberty University, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the same institution. She is a Certified Mental and Brain Health Coach (BCMHC, CBHC), accredited by the American Association of Christian Counselors and the National Association of Christian Counselors. Meade’s journey began in 2023 writing on her blog, where she has been sharing Christian encouragement ever since. Meade loves with hope, writes with grace, and believes that every step she takes has a purpose. She acknowledges the profound influence of God and his place in her life, and she humbly gives all glory to him. For more information, visit www.letsgetrealwithtalyer.com.
