Healed from a Broken Heart
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I wanted to make amends to God for filing the annulment before I had fully allowed Him a chance to work in the marriage.  Now, I'm satisfied I did all I could do.  God knows this.  This book guided me though the process, taught me to fight spiritually, and rely on God.  I learned patience, forgiveness, and how to wait on God.  My ex didn't come back, but that was a blessing.  The miracle was him pocket dialing me and me hearing a conversation that clarified everything.  I feel so free!  I thought if I "failed" that I would die.  I now realize that I didn't fail at all!  I learned to took to God in probably the most difficult situation of my life.  The book allowed me to stay with the process and really experience Him working though the situation.  Not only did this process heal my heartache, what was revealed to me healed my heartache from the abuse that occurred during the marriage.  I am grateful I tried.  I learned so much, and now I can move ahead freely.  Thanks to God!
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Modeling sensation Ivy Clark is what the world considers a success. She is beautiful on the outside, but there are serious hurts dwelling inside of her. They make her feel useless, worthless, empty and unlovable. Davis Knight is a strong and caring man who is loved by his family, but carries guilt around like a heavy burden. He is a man who loves and trusts in God, but won't stop punishing himself for past mistakes. These are broken people. They aren't broken in the same way, but they both need healing.

Although the main story revolves around Davis and Ivy and focuses on Ivys path toward emotional healing and her journey toward a God who redeems those who feel unlovable, I found beauty in this novel in all of the broken characters. There are many examples of broken individuals. Years ago, one character felt broken by her husbands infidelity. The pain of infertility on top of unfaithfulness left her broken before God. She had to learn to trust in Him to carry her through. Another character lost a vital part of her life when her sight was taken from her. She felt broken, then God opened her eyes to a new way of trusting in Him. Still another character had a broken body, ravaged with cancer. Many people were trusting in God for her healing. God was in all of these situations and the author did a beautiful job of showing that through this moving story.

So much changes for Ivy through this book. She is nowhere near the same person by the end of the novel as she is at the beginning. But her transformation is believable. She does not suddenly change who she is. Healing happens slowly. This was a very good book that I really enjoyed reading. The characters felt very real and the hurts they carried were large hurdles to overcome. A beautiful story.

I received a complimentary Advance Reading Copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review, which I have given.
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This book is heartbreaking and sad, but also uplifting. This is about healing after a loss, forgiveness, and finding a second chance at love. I thought the author did  a nice job of showing the emotions and feelings of the main character, Reny. This is a book that will stay with me for some time.

I received a copy of this book from the author, my review has been voluntarily submitted.
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The Preachers Wife was an inspiring story of the healing power of grace, offered both by God and His children to those so desperately in need.
Both Marissa and Rowe have experienced brokenness and despite the difference in their lives and the constant reminder's, not always subtle, from the "Christians" of the town that Rowe shouldn't associate with a woman like Marissa he is drawn to her.
Marissa is no longer able to believe in her personal worth or even hope for the chance to be free from the guilt and shame , so she spurns the new preacher's good intentions towards her. That is until a brutal attack from her angered employer leads her literally to his doorstep and temporarily frees her from her past life's hold.
With the care of a Godly older couple, with Rowe's love {that Marissa cannot yet admit to even herself} and with the growing feeling that God {who she no longer trusts} wishes to make Himself known, this might be Marissa's second chance.
Thank you to The Booketeria for my review copy of The Preacher's Wife. I am looking forward to "A Windswept Promise" the second book in the Brides of Assurance Series. Which will continue the story of a two characters introduced in The Preachers Wife.
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I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book, Hope Heals by Katherine and Jay Wolf.  I heard Katherine speak at the IF:Gathering and her story is amazing.  In 2008, she suffered from a massive brain stem stroke with little chance of survival.  Beating the odds, she spent months in rehab and what brought the most healing was hope that she and her husband found.  This book's message is that even in our broken and suffering world, Christ can bring restoration and healing which leads to hope.  We all go through things in life that are hard, difficult and full of suffering.  I would encourage everyone to read this book, because we all could use a little encouragement from a couple that has overcome huge losses and have found hope.

I received this book free from booklookblogger in exchange for my honest opinion.
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Beautifully  broken is the type of book that draws the reader in and has you feeling all the emotions of the characters.
Max is an ex-Navy SEAL who is broken. He is trying to deal with his PTSD. His therapist says try painting. His club wants whatever will help, but Max believes he has tried everything and nothing works. Then he meets Jana.
Jana is a child of the foster care system who was disfigured by a foster father. She has hidden from life because she can't stand people staring at her scar. Painting is a release for her.
These two broken people meet and together they slowly heal themselves. It is a slow process and Max makes some huge missteps, but love does help you get through a lot.
This is a touching story that makes you smile, cry and at times want to smack Max. It also shows how sometimes even though we want to move past the things that's holding us back, it isn't easy to give up the comfort of the problem.
I was given this book for an honest voluntary review.
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Suzie Eller integrates biblical truth with real-life examples in The Mended Heart.  So well-written.  Highly recommend it for anyone feeling broken-hearted-- however that looks/feels to you.  Let the truths revealed in God's Word heal you.  God bless Suzie in her obedience to the Lord in writing this book!
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A wonderful story of two broken people with the love and ability to heal each other. If I would have changed anything it would have been the heroine turning her mind from the hero when he rescued her! I thought their healing and feelings had made more progress and they were deeper than that!
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An inspiring, well-written story about the healing power of love and how patience, affection and care can triumph over neglect and abuse. I was especially comforted and encouraged by her insight on dealing with the heartache of pet grief -- when to let go and be willing to start again. Thanks, BJ!

Sandi Olson
Freelance writer & journalist
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Noteworthy experiences while reading this book: This was actually really good!

Check out author's other books? Yes
Recommend this book? Yes

Notes and Opinions: If you know me you know that I do NOT do audio books but I really wanted to give them a try again so enter Broken Beautiful Hearts!  And I have to say that I listened to this while making up posts and it was really good.  I finished it in two days and I really need to get a print copy of it now as well.  This is a heartwarming title that made me laugh a few times and I was hooked on it from the start.  The narrator (I have no idea who she is) was energetic and wonderful to listen to.  She really made the book come to life and I found myself wanting to find more books that she narrated.

The story in this one was well paced. The characters were all well formed with much depth and the story was really good overall.  I did have the issue of not connecting with Peyton right off the bat. But by the end of the book, I was rooting for her so that may have been the point.

The situations in this book felt true to the story and the narrator brought those out very well.  It was almost like listening to a movie. This was a wonderful story about healing, standing your ground, learning to let go of the past, and new beginnings and it is one that I will hold dear for some time.

Go Into This One Knowing: New beginnings, Letting go of the past, Healing, and more!
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My heart was broken and healed while reading this book. I was a victim of domestic violence, but never understood that the abuse I went through had a name. Now I see, and want to be an advocate for others. To K.L. Randis, thank you for your bravery. Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for inspiring others to stop, see signs, and to learn how to get/offer help.
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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 chose this rating because this book has met the Spiritual need I was feeling.
  In my experience I feel like a broken woman, and I've found that God can
even use me in my brokeness.
  I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to revive their Spiritual
experience with the Lord in preparation for the soon return of Jesus.
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I enjoyed reading this story.  I think that it is encouraging for women who suffer or suffered from a bad marriage or relationship, it is never too late.  As a man, I can say that every woman deserves a second chance at love. Great read.
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What an amazing  journey of healing this lady has I read her other book first a true story of God's faithfulness and I was amazed how God has revealed things to her about her past and present life how God  had healed all her brokenness I can't wait to read more of these books I really enjoyed them .
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A practical and relateable to mending your broken heart and giving up things that are holding us hostage in the place if hurt abd heartache. This book also gives us assurance that there is a light at the end of the tunnel
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I hadnt expect to care so deeply so quickly about a character when I began reading Gabriela Cabezuts story. Cassie, a teenager girl who has recently lost her mother to cancer and in her grief turned to self-harm, carries a guilt upon her shoulders that is palpable. Cabezut pulls readers into Cassies emotional world. We feel her grief, her struggles, and her isolation from the rest of the world. And slowly we feel more than this.

Hopelessly Imperfect is a romance, but it is also a journey of self-discovery. It is about recovering from horrendous loss. It is about finding hope in the hopeless. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a good romance and also to anyone who has ever felt loss or guilt and perhaps struggled to recover from it. You are not alone. This book proves it.