Review: Honest stories, and honest struggles
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 11, 2013
"My goal was not to present biographies but to focus on life experiences in a way that will help each of you grow in a fuller appreciation of God's magnificent glory and His awesome power as He works in everyday lives. I pray that you will gain strength and courage from the unique spiritual insight and pearls of wisdom these precious women of God share."In this collection of stories from imperfect women who faced a myriad of hardships and pain, we discover a treasure trove of wisdom and strength. Some of these stories may cause you to cringe, or cry in empathy. Others may grab your heart and squeeze tight. But what all these women have in common is the spirit to overcome theirtragedies to emerge on the other side of the shadows in triumph--growing in their faith in God. That's not to say they all emerged unscathed. Circumstances may not have improved, health problems may not have gone away, broken relationships may not have been restored. What did change for the majority of these courageous storytellers was their perspectives.The author, Rhonda Walker, entered this project with several questions I could identify with. I'm sure many other readers find themselves wondering the same questions, because we all need a support system of one type or other to make it through tough times. What should we take away with us after reading this collection? Perhaps the answer to this question, "Do I have what it takes to live with that kind of courage and positive faith?"I know I was encouraged and lifted up after reading this book. These were not perfect people. They did not have super human abilities or as much of a support system as they needed. They didn't all make wise choices. They were garden variety women who leaned on God and were not turned away. I recommend this book for anyone who feels alone in their day to day struggles with what life has dished out for them.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the author and the Story Cartel. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."