Healed a broken heart
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Helped heal my broken heart after the loss of my beloved cat.
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I bought this book at a Christian bookstore. I've been waiting for decades for something and every year my heart has been broken more and I've been disappointed by hope deferred.  I've heard just about every sermon on waiting, I've done extensive Bible Studies, so because the titles of the chapter intrigued me, such as, "When waiting feels offensive," I had to read it.  I kept reading this book, assuming that at the end, the author would have victory over her "suffering."  I have to say, I don't know if she did.  My question is, did she learn to find happiness while still coping with the disease?  Did she learn to find last peace while living with unmet prayer request?  Does she love life, her life? I think she does.  So, here is where I part with the author. I cried at the end of the book, because I felt like I had to give up hope for my situation and learn to cope with the truth that I may ALWAYS be in this condition.  My condition is a broken heart.  So, now I think it's possible that my heart will never be healed. It's been broken now pretty much near all my life. I study the Word cover to cover all day long. I love the LORD with all my heart, all my strength and all my soul, and for near three decades, He has carried me and picked me up at every juncture when I think I can't pick myself up again. He does it because He is faithful, but this didn't book did not give me hope that my broken heart will some day be healed.  There are too many extenuating circumstances to go into detail about how many people are involved with my broken heart, but like Ann, I too am a writer.  I've written several books.  Like Ann, I've written them "From the Valley; Looking UP!"  My hope is that someday, GOD will give me victory over despair and that my last few years will be years on the mountain top, not life in the valley. I've lived here all my life by GOD's will.  Otherwise, how can I help others with my writing if I didn't live out Malachi 4:2  But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.  I need at least a few years to frolic so I can give the next person who has lived a life as a "Job's Princess" hope that some day, they may frolic, also. I have to say, I didn't find this hope in this book, BUT, she did speak to my heart as far as waiting is. She nailed it. It helped me a lot for the most part.
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5 broken hearted/spirit shattered stars

I so love stories about people who are broken but are healed through someone's love for them. Typically, I cry with their story and then I smile as the healing takes place. But there are some stories that hit me at a deeper level. Facade is one of those stories.

Laney is an 18 year old young lady who acts so much older due to the struggles she has faced in her short life. She is an
amazing character and has become one of my favorite heroines of all time. It amazes me with her caring spirit and a desire to make those around her feel better, she wants to heal their hearts, and hopefully hers will get to heal along the way as well. In this journey of healing she sets out to meet Adrian, as she wants to make things right with him. But due to different issues along the way she is unable to get out what she came for. Along the way, we get to know Adrian better. He is broken hearted and his spirit is shattered. Adrian drowns escapes in drugs and women. There is another layer to Adrian though. Adrian is much deeper, he loves to read and he escapes in his writing. When things get too tough, he runs, until Delaney. Adrian sees a kindred spirit in Delaney, and the irony is that he winds up wanting to heal her as much as she wants to heal him.

The characters in this story were very real to me and their pain was raw and heartbreaking. I loved how Delaney and Adrian eased into their feeling and their relationship. But while I loved reading about it, I knew the bottom had to fall out at some point. Then it hits and the emotions are so gut-wrenchingly sad--one twist I totally did not expect and it made the pain hurt even more.

But there is hope, amazing siblings, and there is healing. I loved this story and I cannot wait for Masquerade to read more about Maddox since I saw him as an unsung hero in this book.
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I liked that the broken people can be healed by love. The story has a not-so-perfect young man who learned out of his mistakes. Beluevable storyline. Really enjoyed this book!!!!!
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I enjoyed reading this story about how the bad experiences of their past was causing them to fear the future. By prayer and trusting God, they overcame past hurts and fears. Hearts were healed and then able to give and receive Love.
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Love heals the wounds of the heart and gives purpose to each day. This is a story full of love, honor and strength.
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A story that will touch your heart and bring hope.  I could not but this book down once I started it.  It was one that brought healing to my own life as well.  I have sent it as gifts to others and will do so again at Christmas.
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This little book brought healing to a body that had been racked with pain for more than a month, not realizing I was under attack. WOW, it really set me free
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Powerful testimony that will help to heal broken hearts and give permission to those who need to grieve.  Beautifully written.  Honest and down to earth.  A truly great read.
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This book has accelerated my understanding of God and relationship with Him as Father, Son & Holy Spirit. I don't have huge heart wounds that I have not dealt with, but this book helped me uncover small wounds from my childhood and different traumatic experiences throughout my life. Christa writes out practical ways to center in on your heart and give these wounds to Jesus, as if she is coaching you through the process. I can already see how these small steps I have taken have impacted my mood, actions, and reactions. I believe this book is great for any walk of life, whether you feel that your heart is broken or not
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In April 2008, Katherine Wolf was a 26 years old, with a six-month old son at home.  Katherine was a model with a promising career, and her husband Jay was preparing to finish law school.  She had been feeling a little strange, and her life changed suddenly when she suffered a brain stem stroke.  Fortunately, Jay was at home when it happened and she was rushed to the hospital.  Miraculously, she survived a long surgery, but the outlook did not look good.  Half of her face was paralyzed, she could not swallow, and she would need to learn how to complete basic tasks again.

Hope Heals tells the story of husband and wife Jay and Katherine Wolf.  The story goes back and forth between their two unique perspectives, demonstrating how this sudden tragedy affected their lives and the life of their son.  The story begins with Katherine's sudden stroke, and takes readers through the early days of her recovery.  Tears filled my eyes as I read through Katherine and Jay's struggles. At her first Thanksgiving after the stroke, Katherine recalls struggling as she watched others consume food, and she was unable to eat anything.  She had a moment then when she found herself asking why she had lived when she was unable to be the wife and mother she dreamed of becoming.  But an instant later, God revealed to her that He was in control, that He had her story in His hands, and in that moment, Katherine's faith and hope were renewed.

What has followed has been nothing short of a miracle.  Though Katherine still faces many physical issues, she and Jay are now sharing their story full-time with those that are in desperate need of hope.  Their commitment to one another, to God, and to their family is nothing short of amazing.  I found my own faith renewed after reading through this page-turning book.
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Pete is learning to overcome his injuries both physically and mentally from the service. Pete finds peace at Second Chance Ranch. He dreams of helping others here.
Chelsea learns to come to terms with her emotional pain. Truly a heart warming story.
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A year ago our newborn son died and I kept waiting for "time to heal." Exactly a year later, I felt no better and in many ways had lost hope of ever being able to be happy again. I thought my heart would be broken the rest of my life. I finally went to see a therapist in a last ditch effort to try and gain some ground and she recommended this book. I had very low expectations since I had previously read numerous grief books, all along looking for the magical words that might fix me. Nothing I had read before had made much of a difference. Then I began this book and was SHOCKED at the difference it made in my grief and healing process. All along we were told by the hospital and counselors that we needed to acknowledge our loss and do "grief work." But no one could tell us exactly what grief work entailed...until I read this book. I wish I had found this long ago. Even before our son died, there were many other losses, and had I known the things that are expressed in this book, it would have made a huge difference in my life. I am just grateful for the huge difference it is making now. I believe everyone should read this book, even if it is only to be a better friend to someone who might be in my shoes. This book brought hope back into my life and provided the help in healing that I have needed so badly.
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A wonderful story about the healing power of God. Ben has been heartbroken for years after the deaths of his wife and son. God sends Gabriel to help heal his grief and see how he can help his community. What a wonderful story of redemption! I highly recommend this book - it's a keeper!
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The Healing is the second book in the Kentucky Brothers series.  Samuel Fisher is grieving over the death of his wife Elsie.  Grief has such a grip on him that he doesn't realize how much he is neglecting his children who are hurting too.  Samuel and his children move to Kentucky to start a new life.  His brother Titus has invited him to move in with him until Samuel gets on his feet.

This book also centers around other characters such as Esther Beiler, Bonnie Taylor, and Allen Walters.  It is a book that I could not put down.  It gathers you in from page one and builds from there.  I felt I was right there in Pembroke, Kentucky with them.

I could feel God's leading in this story.  I could feel God's healing from grief.  Most of all I could feel God's love for whatever our trials and tribulations take us through.

I urge you to pick up a copy of The Healing.  I promise, you won't be disappointed.

I once again thank my God for talented Christian authors like Wanda Brunstetter.
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A beautiful love story demonstrating out of insurmountable grief can come a wonderful second chance at love. Liz and Tristan are so broken, barely surviving their grief, their characters were wonderfully developed and the author did a phenomenal job of developing both their individual characters as well as capturing the heart wrenching grief that kept both of them suspended and not moving forward. This is a must read for anyone who believes in the healing power of love...
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Great example of someone who has found healing for his emotional wounds.