What
a story. Imagine being an active part of the upper social class of
Austin, Texas. Imagine receiving a cryptic phone call from your
husband of 22 years that seems to indicate he is ending his life.
Imagine the panic and then the trauma. Imagine finding out he owed
millions in loans from friends. Imagine the possibility of lawsuits,
investigations, and criminal prosecution.
Powell
and Reay have provided an interesting and very readable account of
the aftermath of Mark Powell's suicide. The Powells had been part of
Austin's high society, throwing lavish parties and taking frequent
tropical vacations. That life was shattered when the reality of the
Powell's financial situation came to light.
The
amazing thing is that Becky Powell vowed to pay back all the
creditors – in full. No declaring bankruptcy. No paying cents on
the dollar. Through the many delays and legal wranglings, she
remained firm.
Powell
makes sure we know of the many friends who helped her with amazing
support through the ordeal. She shares the many evidences of God's
grace she experienced. She is honest about her struggles and her
victories and her confident faith in God.
This
is a well crafted story of devastation, support, growth, and
developing a new life. Do be aware suicide is central to the tragedy.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Becky
Powell is an insurance agent. She and her three children live in
Austin, Texas. Her two older children have graduated from Baylor
University and her youngest is currently in college. She remains
active in her church and volunteer work.
Katherine
Reay is the national best-selling and award-winning author of several
novels. She has a BA from Northwestern University and a master's
degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
She lives outside of Chicago.
FaithWords,
256 pages.
I
received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
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