Holding On to Hope
Author: Nancy Guthrie
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ISBN: 0842364188
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (July, 2002)
Sales Rank: 75,263
Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
Nancy Guthrie is an Inspiration
I had the pleasure of meeting this lovely woman when she came to our area and spoke at a local church. I, myself, just lost my 4 1/2 month old daughter to Edward Syndrome (Trisomy 18), a chromosomal syndrome which they say is "incompatible with life." Nancy is such a compassionate person and this shines through in her book. If she can survive the heartwrenching pain of losing two children to a horrible disorder, she gives me hope that I can do so also. I never knew much about the life of Job, but have learned much from her book. It is a real page-turner!
I hope she writes some more books in the future!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Better Than Expected
When I first got started in this book, I was leaning towards three or four stars. I am not sure exactly why. I allowed that some of it may be my own personal experiences. Although I have had rough and tough times, I have never lost a child or spouse. That may have lead to me "missing something" in the text.However, about half-way through, I really started getting something from the book. It felt like the author was really opening up to what was really going on. Perhaps it was just my perceptions that were changing, but it felt like the author was leading on a journey to a more enlightening relationship with God. Her reliance on God had been clear, but it seemed to be more real in that she could really mentor the readers now.
I imagine that if you are in a similar situation, the book would be even more helpful while not being preachy or an intensive theological research into the topic -- friendly and open.
Rating: 5 out of 5
This book offered incredible comfort and understanding
I read this book only weeks after losing my son due to a stillbirth. His heart stopped beating only 1 day before he was to be born. This book gave me so much comfort, hope and understanding during those very difficult days when I was in shock and disbelief. The author relates one's loss and hurt to the experiences of Job in such an incredible and practical way. She devotes chapters to understanding despair, blame, and the question of "why did this happen?" to name a few. This was by far the most helpful and comforting book I have read to help me get through the grief process. It gave me hope and strength, amd helped me to understand that God has a divine plan, even during our times of suffering. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone experiencing the loss of a child, or any loved one. Similar Products
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