I
really liked this book. First off, Clark's story is amazing. A young
boy climbing higher than he should have on playground equipment fell
on her head giving her a spinal injury compared to that of
Christopher Reeve. She shares the months of rehabilitation, the
miracle of limb movement, relearning to walk, continuing pain. Now,
years later, she still has an uncertain gait and lack of feeling in
her fingers.
Clark's
writing style is great, personable and a pleasure to read. She
combines her experiences with her insights and adds thoughts about
God, trust and the theology of tragedy. She knows that many of her
questions will not be answered this side of heaven.
She
wrote this book with the hope that Jesus will be glorified. She
emphasizes the essential nature of the prayers for her. The people
around her could tell God was moving because of the faithful intercessions of
others.
Clark
is not the same person she was before the accident. She can't run.
She drops things. She falls. She has constant nerve pain. Every day
she faces her own fragility. Nonetheless, she is a testimony to the
power of prayer and faith in a healing Savior.
This
is a good book for those who want to understand the experience of one
blind sided by tragedy. Clark helps us realize how she persevered
and how her condition affected her children too. She reminds readers
that each of us has a story to tell of God's faithfulness. Questions for reflection and
discussion are included.
Food
for thought: “When doctors were at their end, God was beginning.” (166)
This
book will be releasing January 2, 2018.
My
rating: 5/5 stars.
Katherine
Elizabeth Clark is a wife and mom. With a background in psychology,
she has spent much of the last twenty years working and writing for a
nationwide Christian radio and counseling ministry. She and her
family live in Wheaton, IL.
Moody
Publishers, 240 pages.
I
received a complimentary advanced reader copy of this book. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
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