After life is shattered by loss or a traumatic experience--whether big or small--it can seem impossible to heal or even move on. Deep down you believe God intends good for you, but you just don't have the energy or strength to figure out how to move forward.
Author Laurie Pawlik has been there, and here she shares how she flourished despite multiple losses. Through practical tips and thought-provoking questions, she helps you take small yet powerful steps toward healing and letting go. She also offers insights and encouragement from the lives of strong women in the Bible. You'll glimpse the painful losses these women experienced and learn how they flourished despite seasons of hardship and grief. You'll discover how God shows His presence and power in the valleys, deserts, and storms. And you'll feel a fresh sense of hope that, with God, you can redefine yourself, remake your life, and grow forward into a beautiful new season.
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Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, MSW, is the Adventurous Writer who created the “She Blossoms” blog and book series. She writes full-time from her treehouse overlooking the waters of Indian Arm in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Married, childless, joyful, dog-loving, flute-playing, Blossy-drawing, big-hearted - this woman knows what it's like.
And she loves learning! Laurie's undergraduate degrees are in Psychology and Education, from the University of Alberta in Edmonton. Her Master of Social Work is from the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver. Her street smarts are from the life's school of hard knocks, three years living and teaching in Africa, and approaching the age of 50 with her heart intact.
Grow forward and blossom with Laurie at https://blossomtips.com/.
My Thoughts...
This was what I call an on time book. Not sure how the publisher knew to send it to me but I am glad that they did.
After losing my only daughter I needed this to help with the grief.
It was good to read others stories and not feel so alone.
I really have put this book to good use. I plan to reread it again and sit down with it and take my time and let it all sink in.
I gave this book 4 stars and I recommend it.
The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.
Good review.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that someone sent you a book to help understand your new normal.
ReplyDeleteMary, so many people I know right now even myself needs to read this one. I hope that it helped you a little bit. I will be looking for a copy myself.
ReplyDeleteWonderful review. I really need to read this. At our age we all have loss and to transition easier would be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, I am going to go add this to my cart.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad this was a timely read for you and that it helped you even a little bit. God knew what you needed just when you needed it :-)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a book that a lot of us need to read. Grief comes in all shapes and sizes but we all have it at some point in our lives. It is a book that I could really stand to read myself right now. Thank you so much Mary for this review!
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